US retail sales rises 1.7% MoM in March driven by gas price spike due to the Iran warA spike in gas prices due to the Iran war, now in its eighth week, resulted in a hefty 1.7% gain in retail sales in March after a revised 0...
21 Apr, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
How one American brand stays ahead of Trump tariff whac-a-mole. India is part of its planKeen Footwear, despite diversifying its manufacturing locations to mitigate global economic risks, is grappling with the impact of Presiden...
20 Aug, 2025, 10.54 AM IST
Footwear maker Skechers shares jump 25% on 3G Capital's $9 billion buyout dealSkechers is set to be acquired by 3G Capital for $9.42 billion, marking the footwear industry's largest buyout amidst tariff challenges. 3G...
05 May, 2025, 10.23 PM IST
Why did tiny Vietnam face Donald Trump's ire as the country was imposed 46% tariffs on Liberation Day? Here's the reasonUS President Donald Trump has imposed a 46% tariff on Vietnam, affecting a range of industries including apparel, footwear, furniture, and ...
03 Apr, 2025, 08.42 PM IST
Americans' reaction to Trump's tariffs vary from worried to enthusedPresident Donald Trump's broad tariffs announcement sparked strong reactions from various sectors. Critics, including business groups and e...
03 Apr, 2025, 06.14 PM IST
Reliance Retail acquires footwear retailer V Retail"Reliance Retail strengthened its product offerings with the acquisition of V Retail (Centro Footwear)," said the earning statement from Re...
20 Jan, 2023, 10.46 PM IST
Motilal Oswal PE invests Rs 225 cr in Asian FootwearsMotilal Oswal Alternate Investment Advisors' director and head of the consumer sector Vijay Dhanuka said India's branded sports and footwea...
10 Oct, 2022, 05.53 PM IST
Motilal Oswal’s private equity arm invests Rs 225 crore in Asian Footwears“India’s branded sports and footwear market is witnessing a rapid growth, driven by increased health and fitness awareness, higher spending...
10 Oct, 2022, 12.19 PM IST
Naukri.com invests Rs 3 crore in ShoeKonnectThe funding will be deployed for strengthening its technology base to scale up operations and expansion in terms of the userbase of footwea...
23 Apr, 2018, 09.38 PM IST
Samar Lifestyle to make, sell Florsheim shoes in IndiaThe licensing agreement with Samar Lifestyle, part of the Sara Group, will translate into at least 25 flagship stores in the next five year...
29 Jan, 2018, 05.34 PM IST
Rhiti Sports Management kicks off ‘Seven’ lifestyle brandRhiti Sports, along with a few other investors, will spend Rs 150-200 crore on developing and distributing the brand, he said without discl...
20 Feb, 2016, 06.03 AM IST
Kerala footwear industry becomes a Rs 700 crore sectorThe early years in 2000's saw the units in crisis due to heavy spend on raw material and electricity.
27 Nov, 2013, 11.30 AM IST
- Skechers ties up with Franchise India
Under the tie-up, Franchise India will act as a brand distributer and franchise model for Skechers, the company said in a statement.
03 Jun, 2013, 09.32 PM IST
The Nasdaq-listed company entered the domestic market in 2007 under a joint venture with Chogori Footwear.
25 Mar, 2012, 01.32 PM IST
- We plan to open 100 stores by 2012: Melissa Potter, CEO, Clarks
The 186-year-old company, which tied up with India's largest retailer Future Group's Pantaloons Retail last year to expand its reach, bets ...
20 Jun, 2011, 02.45 AM IST
- Clarks Future Footwear to open 100 stores by next year end
Clarks Future Footwear Ltd., a 50:50 joint venture between Pantaloons Retail and UK-based footwear company C&J Clark International, plans t...
15 Jun, 2011, 06.17 PM IST
- Surya Pharma ties up with US-based Crocs for medical footwear
Surya Pharmaceutical today said it has entered into an exclusive marketing tie-up with the US-based footwear maker Crocs for selling the la...
26 May, 2010, 05.30 PM IST