Footwear
Men are buying more shoes
Men are the new footwear fans, who are constantly looking for footwear that will match and improve their style
Farfetch and Condé Nast announce partnership
With this new deal Condé Nast's premium editorial content and Farfetch's global e-commerce platform will be added together to create a new editorial shopping experience
Net income down by 6% at Foot Locker
Despite recording one of its most profitable quarters ever, the US-based company presented declining net income for the period. Foot Locker is confident that the market's appetite for athletic footwear will help them to get back to full growth
Bangladesh’s new policy to boost exports
The local authorities seem to be focusing on new policies to reinforce the leather goods and footwear manufacturers capacity and in that way boost exports
Xperimental Shoes: overflowing creativity
Célia and Ana Margarida are twin sisters, graduated in brand and product design and are the soul of all Xperimental Shoes footwear
Ageing is leading to more demand for health-related footwear
Expectancy of life continues to increase and footwear companies should adapt their production to meet the needs of the population
Why would consumers spend more money on shoes?
In most developed countries, it’s easy to find cheap shoes and many stores have a wide variety of models at a cheap price. In Portugal, for example, it’s easy to get shoes for 15 US dollars
Is technology accelerating production and reducing labor?
We have been seeing multiple changes occurring in the footwear industry. Consumers are more demanding than ever and as a consequence, the need to adapt to changes is mandatory for companies in this industry
Are counterfeit products still an issue?
For years counterfeit goods have been an issue for governments and big corporations. The footwear industry is one the most affected by it, especially if we think of athletic footwear
Phoenix Footwear acquires Bueno
The parent group of Trotters and SoftWalk announced the expansion of its brand portfolio with the addition of Bueno
Spanish footwear exports down by 1%
According to FICE, the Federation of Spanish Footwear Industries, the value of footwear exports has fallen in the first trimester of the year, compared to similar period in 2016. Volume of exports up by 3.4%
Why choosing a footwear niche can be profitable
Deciding how to approach the market is critical for footwear companies, as it can impact its manufacturing process and its marketing strategies
Schuh with 9% growth in profits
The Livingston-based company has revealed rising profits and sales while announcing full-year results. Schuh continues with its store expansion plan
Gola to enter Japan
The British-based footwear brand is entering the Japanese market with its Spring / Summer 17 collection-
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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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