15 November 2016
  
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Trade
Germany stands out as the main European footwear importer
Nov 9, 2016 / Germany
Despite the dynamic growth in the amount of footwear imported by the UK in the first half of the year, Germany proved to be the largest importer across the region, standing head and shoulders above its neighbours and taking second place after the United States in world rankings
  
 
Companies
Cristiano Ronaldo launches new footwear campaign
Nov 11, 2016 / Portugal
The famous footballer has a footwear line with his name since 2015: CR7 footwear. Based on the footballer’s identity, image and lifestyle, the brand is aimed at customers in the premium and luxury fashion segment who value a relaxed and casual lifestyle   
 
Trade
Unpredictable close of the year for Brazilian exports
Nov 15, 2016 / Brazil
In October Brazilian exports increased both in terms of volume and vale, but currency instability continues to impact the Brazilian trade flows   
 
Companies
Skechers launches joint venture in South Korea
Nov 10, 2016 / South Korea
The lifestyle and performance footwear brand announced it is transitioning its business in South Korea from a third-party distributor to a new joint venture with Luen Thai Enterprises   
 
Companies
Michael Kors with disappointing results
Nov 10, 2016 / United States
The New York-based luxury lifestyle brand announced results for the second quarter, ended on the 1st of October, strongly marked by a drop in revenue and net income, despite a very dynamic expansion of its retail stores   
 
Companies
Alibaba sets new Singles’ Day sales record
Nov 14, 2016 / China
The China-based ecommerce giant overcame its previous Singles’ Day sales record as online shoppers spent almost 18 billion US dollars’ worth of products in a single day at the online platform
  
 
Companies
Puma with robust quarter
Nov 14, 2016 / Germany
The Germany-based company announced an impressive set of results with double digits’ sales growth for the quarter. Net earnings nearly doubled (98%)   

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