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Talking about footwear with Bruce Katz
We recently talked to Bruce Katz, CEO of Samuel Hubbard, to learn that quality endures with partnership. The conversation with Mr Katz focused on the elements that have contributed to his success in the footwear business and the challenges of this industry
Nordstrom appoints two new members to Board of Directors
Seattle-based Nordstrom announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors: Kirsten Green, Forerunner Ventures founder and Managing Director and Glenda McNeal, American Express Company Enterprise Strategic Partnerships President
The most significant S’s in sourcing
Today we share with you some of the main ideas about the present dynamics of the sourcing activity taken from a recent visit to the Footwear Sourcing event in Las Vegas
Crocs with successful year
The US-based company famous for its clogs reported fourth quarter and full year 2018 results. Fourth quarter revenue increased by 8.5% and full year revenue by 6.3%. As a result, Crocs raised its 2019 revenue guidance
Foot Locker announces 2019 capital allocation plans
The New York-based specialty athletic retailer, announced that its Board of Directors authorized three capital allocation initiatives to both sustain meaningful investment in the business and reward long-term shareholders
Matt Priest (FDRA, USA): Footwear of the Future - Made with Agility
We have spoken with Matt Priest, President and CEO of the Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America to discuss the ins and outs of the transformation taking place in the footwear industry
Wolverine posts strong results
Accelerated revenue growth in the fourth quarter led by Merrell and Sperry results in strong finish to a record-earnings year
Footwear brands need to Walk the Walk
One of the resounding messages to manufacturers from the recent industry trade shows is the importance of an authentic message and creating and telling a brand story – that should be synonymous with product and purpose.
Columbia Sportswear with record results
The Oregon-based company announced two digits growth for net sales in the fourth quarter of 2018, and in the full year. Operating income and net income also presented record increases
Vietnam: footwear exports up by 10.5%
The Asian country continues to step up its footwear exports, while it absorbs some of the business moving away from China. In 2018 Vietnam's exports crossed the 16 million US dollars threshold and growth reached double digit
Tomorrow’s challenges by Victor Luis
We spoke with Mr. Luis about the current state of the accessories market and the fashion world and went over the challenging momentum of today's markets. That was the starting point to go on a reflection about tomorrow's main challenges within the fashion industry
Payless to close all US stores
The Kansas-based discount footwear retailer Payless ShoeSource confirmed it is closing all of its 2 100 remaining stores in the US and sales already started
Micam closes with over 43 thousand visitors
The 87th edition of the international footwear show Micam, held at Fiera Milano (Rho) between the 10th and the 13th of February, closed with a total of 43 thousand visitors, in line with the February 2018 edition
Under Armour with another year of growth
US-based Under Armour announced revenue growing by 2% in the last quarter, with overall increase of sales for the whole year reaching 4%. Revenue in the financial year totalled 5.2 billion US dollars
Skechers reaches 3 000 stores
The US-based footwear company has tripped its retail presence in five years and now while opening its new store in China, is crossing the 3 0000 threshold and opening its largest retail space-
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