World Footwear

Companies

Target plans to discontinue Canadian operations

Jan 20, 2015 / Canada
Target Canada is seeking court approval to begin the liquidation process under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA)

New leadership appointments at Pentland Brands

Jan 19, 2015 / United Kingdom
The UK-based company has announced a series of senior leadership appointments, including three new roles providing organisation-wide expertise

Genesco announces 10% sales increase

Jan 13, 2015 / United States
Genesco Inc. announced that comparable sales, including both stores and direct sales, increased 10% for the quarter-to-date period ended 3rd of January, from similar period last year

Vulcabras returns to positive net result

Jan 12, 2015 / Brazil
The Brazil-based company announced third quarter results, characterized by a recovery in net income, which reached 1.0 million euros

UGG raises 125 000 US dollars for charity

Jan 12, 2015 / United States
UGG partnered with Boys & Girls Clubs of America for the fifth consecutive year, raising more than 100 000 US dollars for the organization

Macy’s and J.C. Penney announce closure of stores

Jan 9, 2015 / United States
The two US-based giant retailers announced they are shrinking their physical distribution network, by closing some of the stores currently in business

Modest sales growth for Steve Madden

Jan 9, 2015 / United States
The US-based fashion footwear brand announced preliminary sales results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended 31st December 2014 and updated its fiscal year 2014 EPS guidance

Get to know Guava

Jan 8, 2015 / Portugal
One of the most original Portuguese footwear brands with distinctive features such as asymmetric heels, vibrant colors and unique details

CCC continues dynamic growth

Jan 8, 2015 / Poland
Two digits growth continues to characterize the performance of one of the largest distributor and manufacturers of footwear in Poland

Nike’s future orders slow down

Jan 8, 2015 / United States
Reported future orders of the US-based company grew with a slower pace during the second quarter of the financial year, indicating a decrease in demand of their products

Coach confirms acquisition of Stuart Weitzman

Jan 7, 2015 / United States
Modern luxury accessories and lifestyle company Coach announced the definitive agreement with private equity firm Sycamore Partners to acquire Stuart Weitzman. The transaction can reach up to 574 million US dollars

Coach might close deal to buy Stuart Weitzman soon

Jan 6, 2015 / United States
Accessories retailer Coach Inc. is being quoted as being in the final stage of the process to acquire shoe company Stuart Weitzman

Alpargatas consolidates revenue growth

Jan 5, 2015 / Brazil
The Brazil-based company posted consolidated net revenue up by 4.5% in the third quarter of the year. Net income totaled 17.2 million euros, down by 25% from similar period last year

Hermès with solid results

Jan 2, 2015 / France
Sales for the third quarter were up by 10.6% (11.1% at constant rates), reaching 990.6 million euros

DSW donates 75 000 US dollars to charity

Jan 2, 2015 / United States
As part of the Shoe Lovers Care Leave Your Mark campaign, a donation will be made to the National Parkinson Foundation, the winner of the competition

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