Footwear
Grendene with 2 digits decline in revenue
The Brazil-based company closed the first quarter of 2016 with declining net revenue (-10.5%). Despite that, net profit for the period managed to consolidate the position from similar period in 2015 (+4.2%)
Dolly Parton shoes in auction
The American country singer autographed a pair of high heels that will be auctioned off on eBay and whose profits will benefit the charity Soles 4 Souls
Aeropostale gets 160 million US dollars loan
The US-based specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories for teenagers has filled for bankruptcy last May. Now an US court has approved financing that may help the fashion retailer stay in business and complete its restructuring process
US and European footwear industries together to support TTIP
3 trade associations representing the US and European footwear industries issued a joint statement urging the United States and the European Union to eliminate footwear trade barriers as part of the TTIP negotiations
Lazuli, Portuguese inspiration
The Portuguese tile and its rich history as a decorative element perpetuating the Portuguese tradition is the starting point for Lazuli's inspiration
Feetz and DSW partner in 3D printing footwear project
The company using 3D printing technology to make custom fit shoes and the footwear retailer announced a new strategic partnership to market affordable custom fit 3D printed shoes
Two Ten and FDRA announce online career marketplace
The two organisations got together to develop a new footwear jobs website dedicated to the footwear industry
Record sales at Deckers
The US-based company specialised in designing, marketing and distributing footwear, apparel and accessories, announced that its fourth quarter sales grew by 11.2% to a record 378.6 million US dollars
Puma with sales growth across all segments
The Germany-based company announced quarter one revenue up by 3.7%. Outlook for the full year was confirmed
NBA and Under Armour partner to launch NBA Fit App
The National Basketball Association announced today the launch of its first fitness app, in partnership with the sportswear giant. It will be available for download on the App Store and Google Play
Nike with management changes
The US-based company announced new appointments with an aim to drive continued innovation and strong consumer connections globally
Spanish footwear exports fall for the first time in the last 4 years
According to FICE, the Federation of Spanish Footwear Industries, in the first quarter of the year the value of foreign sales decreased by 3% compared to similar period in 2015
The most expensive handbag
Diamond-encrusted Hermes Birkin was sold for over 300 thousand US dollars
Footwear could benefit from UNIDO’s new programme in Indonesia
The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (Unido) has announced a new country programme for Indonesia. It will run in the period 2016-2020-
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