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Wolverine names first Chief Merchant Officer
The US-based footwear giant announced the addition of veteran merchandising and branding expert Angelo Ng as the company's first-ever Chief Merchant Officer
Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk aims at 2 million US dollars
California’s largest walk for children with special needs and education, the Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk launches its second decade with a 2 million US dollars fundraising goal
Permira wanting to sell Dr. Martens
Dr. Martens might change owners soon. According to several reports on the news, owner Permira is aiming to cash in taking advantage of the recent good results of the brand
Nike is sizing down production in Argentina
According to reports by Argentina-based newspaper Pagina 12 the US-based sportswear giant is reducing its local production. Replacing the local capacity by imports might be on the pipeline
Iconix reports weak quarter
In the second quarter of the current fiscal year Iconix registered total revenue of 34.4 million US dollars (50.2 million US dollars last year). A decline across the different business segments
LWG signs Memorandum of Understanding with UNIC
Following 9 months of meetings and discussions, the Leather Working Group (LWG) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with UNIC, the Italian National Tanning Association
AAFA remains concerned with tariffs war
Despite the announcement by the Trump Administration to pause tariff rate increases, the American Apparel & Footwear Association remains concerned
Softwaves launches Green Edition
The goal of the brand specialized in the production of leather shoes is to reach new clients
Allbirds to expand footprint
Online shoe brand Allbirds plans to more than double its store network in 2020. The brand says it cannot ignore most sales take place in the brick and mortar arena
Turkey: retail volume down in August
According to the Turkish Statistical Institute retail sales volume decreased by 4.3%, compared with the same month of the previous year
AAFA President still has concerns with the trade war
Rick Helfenbein, President and CEO of the American Apparel & Footwear Association was interviewed by Bloomberg and he was not enthusiastic with the phase one trade deal
The world’s most expensive shoe unveiled in Dubai
Dubai was the place chosen to unveil the world's most expensive shoes with a total value of 73 million United Arab Emirates Dirham, roughly 20 million US dollars
Umbro extends South America license
The owner of the brand, Iconix Brands Group, has announced a ten-year extension of Umbro’s licensing agreement with long-time partner Grupo Dass
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