World Footwear

Footwear

LVMH most attractive employer among students

Apr 4, 2018 / France
The luxury house has consolidated its position as the preferred employer among students at French business schools in the latest Universum ranking

Kenya to create 70 000 jobs in the leather industry

Apr 3, 2018 / Kenya
According to Principal Secretary (PS) Betty Maina, Kenya’s government is focused on creating 70 000 jobs in the leather industry by 2022

Higher revenue but lower profit for Yue Yuen

Apr 3, 2018 / Hong Kong
The Hong Kong headquartered footwear group Yue Yuen announced revenue of 9.12 billion US dollars in 2017, representing a 7.6% increase year-on-year but profit attributable to owners of the company declined by 2.9%

A'RCOPEDICO’s universal language: comfort

Apr 2, 2018 / Portugal
A'RCOPEDICO is a trademark of Ropar SA Company, with headquarters in Vila do Conde, Portugal. Since 1966 the company has been focusing in an universal language: comfort

adidas delivers strong performance

Apr 2, 2018 / Germany
Two digits growth in sales and net income attributable to shareholders. Another strong year for the Germany-based spostwear giant

Finish line sales below forecast

Mar 29, 2018 / United States
The Indianapolis-based retail chain pre-announced fourth quarter and full year results.  Same-store sales arrived below guidance

CCC: revenue grows by 32%

Mar 29, 2018 / Poland
The Polish-based company closed the year with revenue growing by as much as one third. The company is focusing on developing its online business

Shoe Carnival’s earnings at upper end of guidance

Mar 28, 2018 / United States
Shoe Carnival Inc. reported earnings rising by 30.1% on an adjusted basis, hitting the high end of guidance. Same-store sales dipped by 0.5%

Vietnam: footwear with strong development prospects

Mar 27, 2018 / Vietnam
The idea was defended by Di?p Thành Ki?t, Deputy Chairman at Lefaso, the Vietnam Leather, Footwear and Handbag Association, in a two-day Vietnam Footwear Summit in HCM City

JD Sports to acquire Finish Line

Mar 26, 2018 / United States
The UK-based sports retailer has entered into an agreement to buy Finish Line, an American retail chain dedicated to athletic shoes, apparel and accessories. The new owner will win instant presence in the US

Tapestry appoints Anna Bakst CEO & Brand President

Mar 23, 2018 / United States
The New York-based house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands announced the appointment of Anna Bakst as Chief Executive Officer and Brand President of Kate Spade

adidas: 1 million pairs of sneakers made from ocean trash

Mar 23, 2018 / Germany
The Germany-based sportswear giant revealed that it has sold more than one million pairs of sneakers made ocean plastic with its partnership with Parley

Nike with robust earnings from digital sales

Mar 22, 2018 / United States
Nike reported financial results for its fiscal 2018 third quarter ended on the 28th February. Revenue growth was led by international geographies and Nike Direct globally

Kathmandu focus on international expansion

Mar 21, 2018 / New Zealand
The outdoor equipment retailer has returned to international expansion with the acquisition of a US shoe wholesaler about three years after closing its unprofitable British stores

This is Felmini. It’s happiness

Mar 21, 2018 / Portugal
Felmini, based in the North of Portugal, produces hundreds of pairs of shoes on a daily basis, and none are alike. The exclusivity of the boots lies in the treatments given to the leather and to the handmade work
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