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Phoenix Footwear acquires Bueno

Jun 12, 2017 / United States
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%

Jun 9, 2017 / Spain
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%

Footwear business down at giant Belle

Jun 9, 2017 / China
The China-based group has reported declining revenue for its footwear business in fiscal year 2016/17. Sporstwear and apparel registered double digit revenue growth

Why choosing a footwear niche can be profitable

Jun 8, 2017 / World
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

Jun 8, 2017 / United Kingdom
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

Jun 8, 2017 / Japan
The British-based footwear brand is entering the Japanese market with its Spring / Summer 17 collection

Caleres announces sales growth

Jun 7, 2017 / United States
The US-based footwear giant reported increasing sales for the first quarter of 2017 (+8%). Based on the results for the period the company decided to maintain the guidance for fiscal 2017

Wolverine to license Stride Rite to Vida Shoes

Jun 7, 2017 / United States
The US-based footwear giant announced it has agreed to enter into a global, multi-year licensing agreement of the Stride Rite brand to Vida Shoes International

Leather industry in Pakistan calls for duty-free imports

Jun 6, 2017 / Pakistan
The Pakistan Tanners Association (PTA) has called for abolishing customs duty on imports of basic raw materials, believing it will bring down cost of production and boosting competitiveness

Rihanna & Puma: a profitable partnership

Jun 6, 2017 / World
Partnerships between brands and celebrities have proven to be very profitable. Puma increased its results due to a partnership with Rihanna

4 alternatives to leather

Jun 5, 2017 / World
Leather is probably one of the most used materials in the footwear and the apparel industry. However, new materials are becoming popular

The shoes that glow at night

Jun 5, 2017 / World
adidas is showing that it wants to be on the edge of innovation in the footwear industry. The brand is releasing shoes that glow at night. How will consumers react to it?

Cork and footwear, a perfect mixture

Jun 2, 2017 / World
Cork is a clever option for footwear producers who wish to create something unique and environmental-friendly. It can also be a very profitable opportunity

Stable sales at DSW

Jun 2, 2017 / United States
The Ohio-based footwear and accessories retailer, announced financial results for the thirteen week period ended on the 29th of April. First quarter sales increased by 1.4%

How design is passing on to consumers

Jun 1, 2017 / World
Customization is a trend encouraging some footwear companies to offer new services to clients, in which they can design their own shoes
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