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Brand Velocity Partners acquires Original Footwear
Private equity firm Brand Velocity Partners, focused on acquiring lower-middle market consumer businesses, announced it has purchased the iconic brand Original Footwear
Inspiramais gathered fashion and industry news in São Paulo
Consumer behaviours, trends, and conducting business were at the heart of Inspiramais, which took place between the 14th and the 15th of January in São Paulo, Brazil
Bardot to have major restructure
The brand, which went into voluntary administration in November, will close 58 stores over the next two months. 530 employees expected to be impacted
Puma signs first American professional soccer team
New Mexico United will become the first American professional soccer team to partner with Puma
Louis Vuitton and NBA in partnership
The France-based luxury label has announced a partnership with the US National Basketball Association (NBA). Louis Vuitton will also become the official Trophy Travel Case Provider
EU-Japan EPA: a practical guide for footwear companies
The Economic Partnership Agreement between the European Union and Japan entered into force last year creating the largest open trade zone in the world. Today we bring you a practical guide for footwear companies
Genesco with 2% increase in comparable sales
The Nashville-based company announced that comparable sales, including both stores and direct sales, increased by 2% for the quarter-to-date period ended on the 9th of January 2020
JD Sports with positive holiday sales
The sports-fashion retail company based in the UK announced an update on performance following the Christmas trading period. A positive like for like trend was registered
Nike donates 5 million US dollars to Obama Presidential Centre
The Nike Foundation is donating 5 million US dollars to create a public athletic facility in the new Obama’s Presidential Centre
Geox: sales down in 2019 and a complex context
The brand’s revenue amounted to 805.9 million euros in 2019, decreasing by 2.6%. Revenue from the footwear segment, which accounts for 89.4% of the consolidated turnover, totalled 720.8 million euros, down by 3.1%
Portuguese Shoes with new campaign
The Portuguese Footwear, Components and Leather Goods Manufacturers' Association (APICCAPS) presented the new Portuguese Shoes campaign for 2020
Sports footwear under the spotlight during Micam
The organisers of the Milan trade fair have announced that the area dedicated to sports and outdoor shoes is back again, following the debut in the last edition and in line with market trends and the growing demand of buyers
Nike extends deal with Chinese Athletics Association
The giant sportswear brand and the Chinese Athletics Association (CAA) signed a long-term partnership extension through 2033
Jim Pisani steps down as Timberland’s President
VF Corporation, the owner of the brand, announced that Jim Pisani has decided to step down from his role as Timberland's Global Brand President
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