Footwear
Crocs: first quarter exceeds expectations
The US-based company famous for its clogs has announced first quarter results. A good start to the year as Crocs exceeded all guidance metrics
Yue Yuen: profit down by 20.9%
In the first quarter of 2019, total revenue attributable to the Group’s footwear manufacturing activity increased by 6.4%. Production also increased in the period
Capri is in growth mode
The UK-based group announced double digit growth for fourth quarter's revenue. Capri Holdings is in growth mode and 2020 is expected to be an investment year for the group
Genesco's focus on footwear is succeeding
The Nashville-based company announced net sales up by 2% in the first quarter of the year, which follows the sale of Lids (Hats, Fan Gear, Sports Apparel, Jerseys, Sports Merchandise) to focus on footwear
Vapesol promotes design competition
The soles manufacturer based in Felgueiras, in the north of Portugal and at the heart of the footwear industry Cluster, is giving design students an opportunity to develop a prototype which will be at exhibition at Lineapelle
Leslie Gallin from FN Platform: People will continue to shop
Beginning in August 2019, MAGIC will move to a single venue, allowing its many shows to exist as curated neighbourhoods within one single campus. We took the opportunity to discuss this issue and others with Leslie Gallin
Gallery sets the bar high for the next edition
Setting itself as an early ordering event, Gallery is expecting a 27% increase in the number of exhibitors and product groups are set to grow by 35% in terms of floor space at the coming July event
VF Corporation completes separation of Kontoor Brands
At the end of last week, the branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories group has announced it has completed the previously announced separation of VF’s Jeanswear organization into an independent, publicly traded company
Increase in shareholding at 361
Through an announcement made by 361 Degrees International Ltd on a voluntary basis it was made public that President Mr. Ding Wuhao has increased its shareholding in the company
VF with revenue growth in strong momentum
Full year fiscal 2019 revenue from continuing operations increased by 12% to 13.8 billion US dollars; excluding acquisitions net of divestitures, revenue increased by 7%
All the answers at the World Footwear Congress
The footwear industry gathered in Naples last month to discuss the pressing issues of the moment and to try to anticipate the challenges of tomorrow. Watch some of their ideas here
Shoe Carnival posts decline in sales
The Indiana-based retailer announced first quarter results and confirmed the difficult start of the year. February was a bad month, but Easter represented a positive change in sales
200 shoe companies send Mr Trump a letter
US-based footwear companies have signed a letter urging President Donald Trump to remove footwear from his latest tranche of tariffs to be applied to Chinese-made products
Rocky Brands with 18% increase in retail sales
The Ohio-based footwear and apparel company has reported a good start into 2019, with a 7.4% increase in net sales. Two digits growth was registered for retail sales
Cleto Sagripanti (European Confederation of the Footwear Industry): The market needs ideas
During the last edition of the World Footwear Congress in Naples we spoke with Cleto Sagripanti, President of the European Confederation of the Footwear Industry, and discussed the pressing issues of our industry-
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Footwear Consumer 2030
A study reflecting on the main global consumer trends and the key changes for the footwear industry.
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