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Success Road: a new away of addressing succession

Dec 9, 2019 / European Union
The European Confederation of the Footwear Industry (CEC) and its project partners from Greece, Spain, Lithuania and Poland have officially launched the project

A new business model for same-day delivery

Dec 9, 2019 / United States
Ohi wants to be the partner of small brands competing with Amazon and their one day delivery service. The service is only available in NY and LA for now

Genesco with flat net sales

Dec 6, 2019 / United States
The US-based footwear group reported third quarter results. Despite reporting flat sales, the management says results exceeded expectations

Vibram ceases sales to Amazon USA

Dec 6, 2019 / United States
Vibram USA has stopped selling its Vibram FiveFingers products directly to Amazon USA. It is all part of a strategy to fully support its retail partners, the brand says

Massimo Piombini leaves Balmain

Dec 5, 2019 / France
The company's CEO has stepped down after two years in the job. A new CEO is expected to join Balmain in February next year

NSRA names Retailer of the Year

Dec 5, 2019 / United States
The National Shoe Retailers Association (NSRA) named Molly and David Jackson as its 2019 Retailer of the Year and celebrated it during NSRA's leadership conference

Overcube: from the digital to the high street

Dec 4, 2019 / Portugal
The Portuguese-based marketplace, part of the Kyaia group, opened its first physical store in Lisbon

Nike: Thasunda Brown Duckett joins Board of Directors

Dec 4, 2019 / United States
The announcement was made last month by the athleticwear giant

Declining exports in India

Dec 3, 2019 / India
The weak demand from key European countries impacted the performance of the exports of the Indian leather industry

Foot Locker rising revenue

Dec 3, 2019 / United States
The athletic footwear retail chain has reported revenue of almost 5.8 billion US dollars in the first nine months of the year, an increase of 2% compared to the previous year

Several bidders for sneaker brand Golden Goose

Dec 2, 2019 / Italy
Permira and VF are amongst the list of interested. This follows Golden Goose owner Carlyle invitation for the submission of non-binding offers by mid-December

European Research and Technology Network launched

Nov 29, 2019 / CEC
Under the auspice of the European Footwear Confederation (CEC), nine Footwear Technology Centres from across Europe have agreed to join forces to push forward the footwear research agenda in Europe

Industry reacts to Vogue Business article

Nov 29, 2019 / European Union
The article titled Fashion's biodiversity problem was published on platform Vogue Business. Several industry bodies arguee it conveys misleading information

Dick's Sporting Goods reports third quarter results

Nov 28, 2019 / United States
The Pittsburgh based company delivered a 6.0% increase in same store sales in the period and raised the guidance for the full year

Prada for adidas limited edition

Nov 28, 2019 / Italy
Prada and adidas unveil the first release of their partnership: the Prada Superstar sneaker and the Prada Bowling bag for adidas on sale as a duo from the 4th of December onwards
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