According to JapanConsuming, Japanese apparel brand Workman plans to go after the lower end of the footwear market as it launched Workman Shoes. The company opened its first store in Osaka earlier thi…
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ECCO launches China-exclusive formal collection for women
Global footwear brand ECCO launched an exclusive formal collection for women in China on this year’s International Women’s Day. …
Havaianas delivers record-breaking sales in 2021
This February, Brazilian footwear giant Alpargatas, owner of Havaianas, released its earnings report for Q4 2021 and for the full year. The annual revenue rate increased 3.5-fold, driven by Havaianas,…
Hogan appoints new global brand ambassador
Luxury brand, Hogan appointed Chinese actor Gong Jun as its global brand ambassador on Valentine’s Day. The celebrity is starring in the brand’s Spring Summer 2022 campaign.…
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with Skechers on brand evolution and expansion
Retail in Asia had the pleasure to interview Zann Lee, Vice President of Skechers Southeast Asia. Together we discussed the evolution and expansion of the brand in the region, the brand’s new ambassad…
Tmall launches one shoe program
Last October, Alibaba Group’s Tmall launched its “One Shoe Program”, making it easier for people with disabilities to buy footwear. Consumers can now buy and only pay for one shoe, as opposed to a pai…
Skechers appoints new Regional Brand Ambassador
Skechers appointed Park Seo Jun, the South Korean actor, as its new Regional Brand Ambassador for six key markets, namely Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, with immediate ef…
Allbirds expands into athletic wear
Sustainable footwear brand Allbirds has entered a new product category, with the launch of its first-ever athletic apparel collection.…
China Li-Ning city-themed concept store opened in Chengdu, China
On 29th May, China’s first China Li-Ning city-themed concept store opened in an alley in Chengdu, the capital of the Sichuan province, China.…
Yue Yuen Industrial Limited announces financial results
Manufacturer of athletic/outdoor and casual footwear Yue Yuen Industrial (Holdings) Limited reported its revenue increased by 17 percent in its unaudited consolidated results for six months ended 30th…