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Stable sales at DSW

Jun 2, 2017 / United States
The Ohio-based footwear and accessories retailer, announced financial results for the thirteen week period ended on the 29th of April. First quarter sales increased by 1.4%

How design is passing on to consumers

Jun 1, 2017 / World
Customization is a trend encouraging some footwear companies to offer new services to clients, in which they can design their own shoes

Sue Rechner new Merrell’s President

Jun 1, 2017 / United States
She will report directly to the Wolverine Outdoor and Lifestyle Group President, Todd Spaletto, who recently joined Wolverine Worldwid  from The North Face

Why you should pay attention to Nike's manufacturing process

May 31, 2017 / World
Manufacturing is an essential part of any businesses. In the footwear industry, many companies focus on improving the way production works to increase margins and profits

Declining sales by Genesco

May 31, 2017 / United States
The Tennessee-based group has announced sales down by 1% during the first quarter of the year, as a result of numerous challenges

Footwear imports are on the high in Indonesia

May 30, 2017 / Indonesia
According to the Indonesia Investments Agency players in the country are concerned with the sharp growth of footwear imports. The growth rate of footwear imports is outpacing the growth of exports

Sustainability is key for footwear companies

May 29, 2017 / World
Recycling, using eco-friendly materials and providing good working conditions. Are we there yet? What can companies in this industry do to be more sustainable?

Why footwear startups could be a threat

May 29, 2017 / World
Flexibility allows footwear startups to easily adapt to the market, but is it enough to pose a serious threat to established companies in this industry?

Skechers named Mainstream Women’s Brand of the Year

May 26, 2017 / United States
The distinction occurred as part of the 2017 Drapers Footwear Awards. Skechers was also recently awarded Brand of the Year during the 2017 Footwear Industry Awards in February

Challenges & opportunities in sourcing countries

May 26, 2017 / World
With the demographic & economic changes that are occurring, will China remain as the main sourcing country for footwear?

4 innovative companies in the footwear business

May 26, 2017 / World
It’s not easy to grasp a slice of the footwear market, especially against big players. However, some companies are playing a bold game

Eco Friendly Shoes - a profitable opportunity

May 25, 2017 / World
Many footwear startups and professionals have realized that following consumer preferences can be highly profitable. In fact, we’re not talking only about aesthetics and comfort, but other features that consumers are demanding in their shoes, such as eco-friendly materials

Kering with outstanding revenue growth

May 25, 2017 / France
Consolidated revenue in the first quarter was up by 31.2% as reported. Revenue by luxury activities was up by 34.0% and sport & lifestyle activities up by 16.5%

How 3D printing is slowly changing footwear

May 24, 2017 / World
It's starting to be difficult to talk about innovation without mentioning 3D printing. The hype about this technology keeps increasing as many believe it will impact the way society and companies work

adidas to sell golf business

May 24, 2017 / Germany
adidas announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its TaylorMade, Adams Golf and Ashworth golf brands to a newly formed affiliate of KPS Capital Partners, LP
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