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Retail Asia07/02/2019

Kishore Biyani, Chairman, Future Group says his company is planning to step up its focus on men’s footwear retail since the category is becoming an important accessory for the Indian consumer. According to Biyani, footwear today is no longer category defined for just women. It’s equally important for men – almost as important as buying trousers. With […]

Retail Asia31/01/2019

Paris Fashion Week Men’s was not lacking in head-turning street-style looks this year. Attendees brought their sartorial A-game to take in new fall ’19 collections from the hottest designers. A guest paired trendy Off-White socks with shiny silver Maison Margiela sneakers that featured a chunky platform sole and an iridescent finish. Cuffed denim jeans highlighted […]

Retail Asia15/01/2019

In the week leading up to Christmas 2018, Nike Inc. said it has recruited a new leader for its Converse brand, naming G. Scott Uzzell as its president and chief executive officer, to helm the heritage sneaker company in the New Year. Uzzell replaces Davide Grasso who has decided to retire at the end of this calendar […]

Retail Asia25/07/2018

American footwear brand Converse has collaborated with South Korean character brand Line Friends’ for Converse x BT21 sneaker collection. The Converse x BT21 sneakers will be available for purchase this Friday at Converse and Line Friends stores only in China, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Taiwan. The collaboration offers a limited-edition line of Chuck Taylor […]

Retail Asia16/07/2018

Popular footwear label Converse has partnered with South Korean streetwear brand Kasina to release a collaborative capsule collection. Today’s Kasina x Converse global release on converse.com and in Kasina stores will feature Chuck 70 Ox and One Star silhouettes, an homage to Kasina’s urban styles and the iconic Korean fashion staples of recent decades. Kasina […]

Retail Asia20/03/2018

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Lazada has launched the first official Converse online store in Singapore and Malaysia. The two companies say they have created “a curated brand experience” which showcases a diverse product offering. The store opened on Friday and will expand later this year into Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam. “We look forward to providing Southeast Asian […]

Retail Asia15/11/2017

Converse’s Thai distributor looks to expand its presence in Thailand and globally with funds raised via the Bangkok firm’s stock exchange launch in the Asian nation in 2017. Rich Sport, Thailand’s sole distributor of Converse shoes and apparel, has submitted a filing for an initial public offering on the Stock Exchange of Thailand in 2017. The Thai […]

Retail Asia04/10/2017

Thailand’s sole distributor of Converse footwear and sportswear, Rich Sport has submitted its filing for an IPO on the Stock Exchange of Thailand this year. It is hoping to raise funds to expand internationally. Rich Sport has been making and distributing the Converse brand in Thailand for 14 years. It has 41 retail shops and […]

Retail Asia23/03/2017

Nike boosted earnings by 20.1 per cent in its latest quarter, on sales up a much more modest 5 per cent. While the bottom line was impressive – aided by a substantial reduction in costs – the top line growth trailed Adidas’ impressive 18 per cent growth achieved in 2016. In the three months to […]

Retail Asia21/11/2016

US private-equity company General Atlantic has made its first investment in Indonesia by buying into lifestyle retailer Mitra Adiperkasa (Map). It has subscribed for Rp1.08 trillion (US$80.5 million) in bonds issued by Map which are convertible into shares in its F&B subsidiary Map Boga Adiperkasa (MBA), which runs Cold Stone Creamery, Godiva, Krispy Kreme, Pizza […]

Retail Asia05/11/2016

Taubman Asia, a subsidiary of US shopping centre group Taubman Centers, and China’s Wangfujing Group, have announced the line-up of retailers for its CityOn.Zhengzhou mall in Henan province, set to open on March 16. When it opens, the centre will be 100 per cent leased and 90 per cent occupied with nearly 200 stores and restaurants. In […]

Retail Asia01/01/2016

Sportswear brand Nike says sales rose four per cent in the second quarter – but profit soared 20 per cent. The company says strong consumer demand drove revenue growth across the entire Nike brand portfolio and improved gross margins led to the profit boost during the three months to November 30. “Our strong Q2 growth […]

Retail Asia02/10/2015

Future Group subsidiary Lifestyle Fashions has opened a design studio in London, which it describes as “the fashion capital of the world”. The studio will “infuse the company’s brands with global designs, trends and sourcing capabilities and also curate a globally-inspired fast fashion brand for the Indian market,” the company said in a statement. Located […]

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Fashion to contribute Rs 70,000 crore to revenue in 7 years: Future Group India

The coolest men’s sneakers from Paris Fashion Week

Nike appoints new Converse CEO

BTS and Converse team up for BT21 sneakers

Converse x KASINA Capsule launched

Converse starts selling online on Lazada

Thai Converse distributor eyes IPO for retail expansion

Rich Sport seeks IPO for international expansion

China leads Nike sales growth

US investor buys into Mitra Adiperkasa

CityOn.Zhengzhou to open fully leased

Nike profits soar in Q2

Future Group opens London design studio