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Footwear

Pitti Uomo closes with record-breaking edition

Jun 24, 2016 / Italy
An increase in the flow of buyers from Germany, United Kingdom, China, Japan, United States, Russia, and all the Eastern markets was announced at the closing of the 90th edition of the event

Reebok & Kendrick Lamar team up again

Jun 23, 2016 / United States
Reebok Classic and American rapper renovated their partnership, this time adding a personal touch to the brand’s Classic Leather silhouette

Ferragamo launches new line for children

Jun 23, 2016 / Italy
The Italy-based luxury goods company and one of the global leaders in the sector is investing in the children's segment

Cordwainer Footwear Student of the Year announced

Jun 23, 2016 / United Kingdom
15 finalists from the Universities of Northampton, De Montfort and University of the Arts London presented their portfolios as part of the Cordwainer Footwear Student of the Year Competition

Lenovo launches smart running shoes

Jun 22, 2016 / China
During Lenovo’s Tech World event in San Francisco this past week, the company revealed a smart running shoe with most features a fitness tracker demands

Aldo participates in the Race Across America

Jun 22, 2016 / United States
The Canada-based brand formed a team for the Race Across America (RAAM), a 3 000 miles bike race. Employees and executives of the company are taking part in the challenge

N Brown revenue falls

Jun 21, 2016 / United Kingdom
The UK-based group, owner of fashion brands Jacamo and Simply Bereported, lowered revenue as demand for womenswear and shoes declined

Belle’s footwear business with decreasing revenue

Jun 21, 2016 / China
The Chinese footwear retailer posted a 2% increase in its overall revenue when presenting the results for the year. Footwear business contributed negatively

Wordwide footwear associations gathered aiming to strengthen the industry

Jun 20, 2016 / CEC
On the 9th of June 2016 the Second International Footwear Forum (IFF) brought together footwear associations and federations from across the world to exchange views and propose ways to help the companies

Expo Riva with positive outcome

Jun 20, 2016 / Italy
The latest edition of Expo Riva Schuh, the international event, closed its 86th edition with a total of 11 025 visitors. The direction of the fair believes new strategies are needed to win over the market

Footwear exports in Vietnam near the 5 billion US dollars

Jun 17, 2016 / Vietnam
The leather and footwear sector’s exports reached nearly 5 billion US dollars in the first five months of this year, up by 6% compared to similar period last year, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade

Michael Kors with senior management promotions

Jun 17, 2016 / United States
Philippa Newman was promoted to President of the Accessories and Footwear business. Michele Chan promoted to President of Women’s Ready-to-Wear

Highlights from FFANY

Jun 16, 2016 / United States
The latest edition of the New York event, which took place between the 7th and the 9th of June, rolled out a number of new initiatives and services, while showing the trends and new lines for Spring 17

adidas football expects record sales in 2016

Jun 15, 2016 / Germany
The Germany-based brand has announced that its football business is expected to reach new record sales of 2.5 billion euros. One year after relaunching its football footwear offering, the brand is reporting market share gains across Western Europe

Mazoni, walk this way

Jun 15, 2016 / Portugal
Founded in 1993, by Fernando Sampaio, Mazoni is a footwear company based in Felgueiras, one of the historic regions for footwear manufacturing in Portugal
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