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First footwear reservation app launched by adidas
The ability to make reservations is a characteristic of the hospitality industry, where consumers can book in advance a place in a venue at a certain time. Now footwear will have the ability to do it as well
The most expensive ballet flats in the world
The Blue Persian Salt model is part of the new collection 1001 Nights by Josefinas, a Portuguese brand of ballet flats
New crowdfunding platform uses shoes as currency
Funds2Orgs, a for-profit social enterprise, launched the initiative Shoe Funding through their website allowing any user to raise funds for a special endeavor by collecting new and gently used shoes
Cole Haan opens new Global Innovation Center
The US-based lifestyle footwear and accessories brand announced the opening of its Innovation & Sports Lifestyle Design Center, located at its Global Headquarters in New Hampshire
Skechers named company of the year
The recognition was given by the trade publication Footwear Plus at its Annual Plus Awards. This is the sixth time that Skechers is honored with the Plus Award
New Chief Financial Officer announced at Brown Shoe
The US-based footwear company named Kenneth Hannah as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the company, replacing Russ Hammer as of the 16th February onwards
Converse presents the Andy Warhol Collection
The debut of the new line results from a partnership of the footwear brand with the Andy Warhol Foundation
New leadership appointments at Pentland Brands
The UK-based company has announced a series of senior leadership appointments, including three new roles providing organisation-wide expertise
Roswell Historical Museum honors Robert Chewning
Robert Chewning sold shoes in Roswell for more than 60 years. He owned Chewning Footwear until he was 95
Nobrand’s tour across Europe
In January 2013 Nobrand established a partnership with Portuguese artist Luio Onassis and created the Mini by Luio. Now the car will tour across Europe
Get to know ShoeKonnect
A group of students from Delhi University created ShoeKonnect, a social online pllatform aiming to link the footwear industry
Mac DeMarco's old shoes sold for 21 100 US dollars
The artist’s trainers, worn during its live tour in 2014 have been sold on ebay. Money obtained with the sale will benefit a non-profit music and mentoring programme for women
Under Armour signs deal with Andy Murray
The tennis player is being said to have officially terminated his association with sportswear giant Adidas and signed a four-year deal with the US-based company
Jordan' shoes sold by 33 thousand US dollars
A pair of Converse shoes allegedly worn by Michael Jordan when he played at the University of North Carolina were sold for 33 387 US dollars by Grey Flannel Auctions-
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