Footwear

Mixed feelings in the Italian footwear industry

Dec 31, 2018 / Italy

In the first eight months of the current year, exports of Italian footwear increased by 3.7% in value. Nevertheless, a survey conducted for the local Association indicates a drop in production

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Strong results by Wolverine

Dec 31, 2018 / United States

The Michigan-based footwear giant reported a strong set of results for the third quarter of the current fiscal year. Wolverine decided to raise the full-year earnings outlook

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Michael Kors results surpass expectations

Dec 28, 2018 / United Kingdom

Second quarter results for the Michael Kors Group exceed expectations. While the Michael Kors brand performed flat compared to the prior year, Jimmy Choo results were better than anticipated

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ICC invests 2 million euros to double production

Dec 28, 2018 / Portugal

Portuguese footwear company ICC, specialized in the production of professional footwear, is investing two million euros in its facilities with the goal of doubling production

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The Oregon-based sportswear giant reported earnings rising by 10.4% in the second quarter. A 9.6% revenue gain was registered. Earnings and revenues both topped expectations as margins improved and strong sales were witnessed in North America and China

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Shoe Carnival: sales increase by 4.5%

Dec 26, 2018 / United States

US-based footwear retailer Shoe Carnival reported third quarter financial results with comparable store sales increasing by 4.5%. Company raised the oulook for the 2018 Fiscal Year results

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CCC seeks to buy Gino Rossi

Dec 26, 2018 / Poland

The Polish-based footwear manufacturer and retailer has announced a tender offer to acquire all the shares of Gino Rossi S.A.. CCC intends to carry out a comprehensive restructuring of Gino Rossi

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Tod's shares spike

Dec 24, 2018 / Italy

Regulatory documents indicate that a holding linked to Chairman Diego Della Valle have committed to buy up to 5% of the luxury group's shares. As a result Tod's shares value immediately increased

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Shoe Carnival with new share repurchase program

Dec 24, 2018 / United States

The US-based footwear retailer announced a new 50 million US dollars share repurchase program. The company also announced it will pay a quarterly cash dividend of 0.08 US dollars per share

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Non EU-markets stimulate Spain's exports

Dec 21, 2018 / Spain

In the first nine months of 2018, Spanish footwear exports reached 2.1 billion euros and 122.7 million pairs. Although the EU markets are the main destination for Spanish footwear, non-EU markets have been the more dynamic ones. Information was released by FICE

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Industry achievers acclaimed - Part II

Dec 21, 2018 / United States

Annual awards, dubbed the shoe “Oscars”, highlight industry achievements in New York fashion

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New Generation: meet Tiago Correia

Dec 20, 2018 / Portugal

Tiago Correira has a background in Management and has been working in And I Wonder for five years

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Industry achievers acclaimed

Dec 20, 2018 / United States

The Footwear News Achievement Annual Awards, dubbed the shoe “Oscars”, highlight industry achievements in New York fashion

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Diesel founder interested in Roberto Cavalli

Dec 19, 2018 / Italy

Entrepreneur Renzo Rosso is reportedly interested in acquiring the Italian luxury label through his OTB holding company. He is one the founders of Diesel, the Italian retail company with headquarters in Breganze

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