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Tapestry appoints Tom Glaser as COO
The New-York based luxury accessories and lifestyle brands announced the appointment of Thomas A. Glaser, as Chief Operations Officer, effective from the 15th of July onwards. He will report directly to the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Victor Luis
Vapesol promotes design competition
The soles manufacturer based in Felgueiras, in the north of Portugal and at the heart of the footwear industry Cluster, is giving design students an opportunity to develop a prototype which will be at exhibition at Lineapelle
Kering to relocate Swiss logistic activities
After the agreement with Italy’s Inland Revenue the French luxury group Kering might be on the verge to relocate most of its logistic activities to Italy
Tapestry declares quarterly cash dividend
The New York-based luxury house announced a new cash dividend following the announcement of third quarter results marked by sales increase of 1%. A consolidating trend building up from previous sales growth now resulting in payment of dividends
Leslie Gallin from FN Platform: People will continue to shop
Beginning in August 2019, MAGIC will move to a single venue, allowing its many shows to exist as curated neighbourhoods within one single campus. We took the opportunity to discuss this issue and others with Leslie Gallin
VF Corporation completes separation of Kontoor Brands
At the end of last week, the branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories group has announced it has completed the previously announced separation of VF’s Jeanswear organization into an independent, publicly traded company
Increase in shareholding at 361
Through an announcement made by 361 Degrees International Ltd on a voluntary basis it was made public that President Mr. Ding Wuhao has increased its shareholding in the company
Gallery sets the bar high for the next edition
Setting itself as an early ordering event, Gallery is expecting a 27% increase in the number of exhibitors and product groups are set to grow by 35% in terms of floor space at the coming July event
Hermès inaugurates regional training hub in France
The French-based luxury house is strengthening its territorial presence in the country with the inauguration of a seventeenth leather goods workshop in Fitilieu (Isère)
VF with revenue growth in strong momentum
Full year fiscal 2019 revenue from continuing operations increased by 12% to 13.8 billion US dollars; excluding acquisitions net of divestitures, revenue increased by 7%
New Generation: meet Mara Ferreira
With a Bachelor degree in Business Management and a Post-Graduation in Human Resources, Mara Ferreira has been working at Bolflex for 8 years. This year, she launched the brand My Cute Pooch
Luís Onofre takes on the Presidency of the CEC
The President of APICCAPS will take the lead of the European Footwear Industry. Luís Onofre will succeed the Italian Cleto Sagripanti in a ceremony taking place in Porto today
Shoe Carnival posts decline in sales
The Indiana-based retailer announced first quarter results and confirmed the difficult start of the year. February was a bad month, but Easter represented a positive change in sales
All the answers at the World Footwear Congress
The footwear industry gathered in Naples last month to discuss the pressing issues of the moment and to try to anticipate the challenges of tomorrow. Watch some of their ideas here
Rocky Brands with 18% increase in retail sales
The Ohio-based footwear and apparel company has reported a good start into 2019, with a 7.4% increase in net sales. Two digits growth was registered for retail sales
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