Highlights | | | | 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%) | | | | | | | Next Events | | | | | | Nov 15-Nov 15, 2016 | Poznan- Poland | | | Nov 17-Nov 17, 2016 | Warsaw- Poland | | | Nov 21-Nov 23, 2016 | Gramado- Brazil | | | Nov 21-Nov 22, 2016 | Krakow- Poland | | | Nov 23-Nov 26, 2016 | Istanbul- Turkey | | | Nov 23-Nov 24, 2016 | Cracow- Poland | | | | | More News | | | Companies | | Nov 15, 2016 / United States | | | | Trade | | Oct 25, 2016 / China | | | | Trade | | Oct 24, 2016 | | | | |