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Deichmann plans to invest 208 million euros in 2015
World Footwear spoke to Johanna Pistor, from the group’s Corporate Communications team, to reflect on 2014 results and learn more about the strategy for 2015
World Footwear presents Footwear Consumer 2030
A study reflecting on the main global consumer trends with special attention to the key changes for the footwear industry and the foreseeable impacts on companies, brands and consumers
Li Ning posts losses for the third consecutive year
China-based sports brand posted a loss for a third year in a row as it invests in a restructuring plan, and said it has appointed the executive chairman Li Ning as its interim chief executive
Ferragamo blocks 7 million US dollars in fake products
The Italian fashion house confirmed it had blocked, seized or destroyed more than 100 000 fake products in a “fierce global battle against counterfeiting”
Fifth consecutive year of record revenue at Wolverine
Consolidated revenue for fiscal 2014 reached a record 2.76 billion US dollars, up by 2.6% compared to previous year’s revenue of 2.69 billion US dollars
Footwear company DSW with steady growth
Fourth quarter adjusted sales increased 12% to reach 640 million US dollars. Full year adjusted sales, up by 6.2%, totaled 2.5 billion US dollars
New President for Deckers announced
The US-based footwear company announced that Dave Powers has been promoted to President of Deckers Brands. Mr Powers will lead the organization, as well as each of the brand's teams
Under Armour with net revenue growth of 32%
2014 global net revenue totaled 3.08 billion US dollars, representing an outstanding growth from the previous year
Phoenix Footwear’s revenue escalates
The California-based footwear company, owner of footwear brands Trotters and SoftWalk, announced sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014 reaching 5.6 million US dollars, up by 28%
Get to know Barbie by Cubanas
While celebrating her 56th anniversary, Barbie took off her high heels for the first time. Portuguese footwear brand Cubanas was a partner in this initiative and created a limited edition of heelless shoes
Brown Shoe with strong 2014
US-based Brown Shoe announced net sales for the full year up by 2.3%. Net earnings for the period more than doubled
Under Armour opens first digital headquarters
This follows the recent acquisition of two fitness apps, Endomondo and MyFitnessPal, which made the Baltimore-based company the owner of the world's largest digital health and fitness community
Strong sales insufficient to avoid disappointing earnings at Genesco
Net sales increased 8.9% in the full year, but acquisitions in the group, unfavorable trends in foreign exchange rates and lower than planned contribution from new stores, contributed to earnings below expectations
The North Face virtual reality experience
Arriving in selected retail locations, beginning today in Chicago, the content will take viewers to the Yosemite National Park (California) and Moab (Utah) alongside athletes Cedar Wright and Sam Elias-
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Footwear Consumer 2030
A study reflecting on the main global consumer trends and the key changes for the footwear industry.
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