World Footwear

Footwear

Alpargatas: poor performance in 2017

Feb 26, 2018 / Brazil
The Brazil-based footwear manufacturer has reported net revenue of 3.7 billion reais (1.15 billion US dollars) in 2017, a decrease of 8.2% compared to the previous year

New Generation: meet Maria João Lima

Feb 23, 2018 / Portugal
With a law degree, Maria João Lima felt in love with the family footwear business and is one of the faces of Portuguese-based company Joia Calçado, S.A.

Burbery strengthens e-commerce presence

Feb 23, 2018 / United Kingdom
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The goodbye to Sonja Bata

Feb 22, 2018 / Canada
Sonja Bata, footwear collector and philanthropist, founder of Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto, passed away at 91

LVHM partners with Stadium Goods

Feb 21, 2018 / United States
The luxury house has formed a “partnership” with Stadium Goods, the New York City-based sneaker consignment company. The deal is being set through LVHM Luxury Ventures

Micam claims its international prominence

Feb 19, 2018 / Italy
The latest edition of MICAM Milano took place from the 11th to the 14th of February. The organisation congratulated for another sucessful event with 60% of visitors coming from abroad

Skechers with record full-year sales

Feb 16, 2018 / United States
The California-based footwear company announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended the 31st of December. Annual sales of 4.16 billion US dollars represent a new record for Skechers

A blueprint to revitalise skills and jobs in TCLF

Feb 15, 2018 / CEC
The need to anticipate and enhance adequate skills and learning methods as well as to attract and qualify workers in Europe has brought together 21 public and private stakeholders of the Textile, Clothing, Leather, and Footwear (TCLF) sectors under a strategic 4 year Erasmus+ project called “Skills4Smart TCLF 2030”

Tapestry: net sales up by 35%

Feb 15, 2018 / United States
The New York-based house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands reported second quarter results for the period ended on the 30th of December

Wolverine's new guidance for 2018

Feb 14, 2018 / United States
The Michigan-based footwear giant, provided an update for fiscal year 2018 outlook, including the announcement of the investment plan to drive its new Global Growth Agenda

Hermès with strong growth in sales

Feb 14, 2018 / France
The French-based luxury group announced a 9% increase in sales (at constant exchange rates) in 2017, with well-balanced contributions across the business lines and all geographical areas

Genesco considers selling Lids Sports

Feb 13, 2018 / United States
If the sale is confirmed it will enable Genesco to focus on operating and growing its leading footwear platform to drive long-term shareholder value

CCC to expand footprint in the UAE

Feb 12, 2018 / United Arab Emirates
The Polish-based footwear and bags company will be opening 60 new stores in the region by 2023

Footwear sector in Vietnam expects increasing FDI

Feb 6, 2018 / Vietnam
Lefaso, the local Leather, Footwear and Handbag Association, is expecting foreign capital flows into the footwear industry to increase during the current year

Solid quarter at Deckers

Feb 6, 2018 / United States
The US-based footwear, apparel and accessories brand announced financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended on the 31st of December
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