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US: Steve Madden Q1 profit rises 7%
7 May 2013
Steve Madden has today (7 May) reported a 7% increase in first-quarter net profit, boosted by continued momentum in its accessories business, new store growth and the expansion of its international division.
US: Steve Madden records 38% Q4 profit growth
26 February 2013
Footwear and accessories maker Steve Madden has posted a 38% increase in fourth-quarter profit, helped by rising sales of merchandise under its namesake brand and a benefit related to the bankruptcy of Betsey Johnson.
US: Steve Madden Q3 profit rise as sales increase
1 November 2012
Footwear and accessories maker Steve Madden has today (1 November) seen its third-quarter net profit rise on the back of double-digit sales growth and improved margins.
INDIA: Reliance Retail posts 48% jump in H1 turnover
16 October 2012
Reliance Retail, the retail arm of industrial conglomerate Reliance Industries, has booked a 48% jump in first-half turnover, helped by strong same-store sales growth.
INDIA: Footwear firm Dune inks franchise deal with Reliance
13 September 2012
UK-based fashion footwear and accessories retailer Dune Group is partnering with Reliance Brands on an exclusive long-term franchise agreement in India.
US: Steve Madden Q2 profit up as sales increase
26 July 2012
Footwear and accessories maker Steve Madden saw its second quarter net profit rise on the back of higher sales of wholesale footwear and accessories and new acquisitions.
INDIA: Supergroup teams with Reliance to enter India
16 July 2012
UK clothing company Supergroup has entered into an exclusive long-term franchise agreement with Reliance Brands to launch the Superdry brand in India.
INDIA: Brooks Brothers and Reliance Brands form JV
5 June 2012
Brooks Brothers and Reliance Brands have announced the formation of a joint venture in India.
US: Steve Madden Q1 profit up 22.5%
3 May 2012
Footwear and accessories maker Steve Madden has today (3 May) posted a 22.5% increase in first-quarter net income, on the back of increased wholesale footwear and accessories sales.
US: Higher sales lift Steve Madden Q4 profit by 35%
22 February 2012
Footwear and accessories maker Steve Madden has booked a double-digit jump in both fourth-quarter and full-year profit thanks to acquisitions and strong sales of its women's footwear and handbags.
CANADA: Steve Madden to acquire licensee for US$29m
23 January 2012
Footwear and accessories business Steve Madden is to buy its Canadian licensee in a deal worth about US$29m.
US: Bakers sells Wild Pair to Steve Madden
3 January 2012
Speciality retailer Bakers Footwear Group has sold its Wild Pair brand to footwear business Steve Madden for up to US$4m.
Top stories on just-style
4 November 2011
This week's top stories took on a footwear theme, with the WTO backing a complaint by China over EU anti-dumping duties and Inditex planning to expand footwear sourcing in Mexico. Meanwhile, Wal-Mart announced plans to move its fashion offices back to Bentonville and Limited Brands spun off its Mast sourcing unit.
US: Acquisitions buoy Steve Madden Q3
2 November 2011
Footwear and accessories company Steve Madden recorded strong increases in third quarter earnings and revenues, boosted by new acquisitions Topline and Cejon.
Mexican shoe makers lifted by Inditex expansion
31 October 2011
Tempe Grupo Inditex, the shoe-making franchise of Spanish fashion giant Inditex, plans to triple its footwear production in Mexico. Meanwhile, other international brands such as Nike, Steve Madden and Puma are also mulling boosting their output in the Aztec country, whose Guanajuato region has become well-known for making high-quality leather shoes.
Global sourcing pledges for Mexico's shoe sector
13 September 2011
Mexico's leading footwear fair Sapica closed last week with more promises from global shoe brands to switch their sourcing to Leon, the nation's manufacturing hub, in coming months.
US: Steve Madden hires Olsen twins for Superga
12 September 2011
Footwear and accessories maker Steve Madden has signed a deal with Italian fashion firm BasicNet SpA to take on the Superga sneaker license in North America - and has tapped Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen as creative directors for the brand.
US: Acquisitions boost Steve Madden Q2 profit
3 August 2011
Footwear and accessories business Steve Madden recorded strong increases in second quarter profit and sales, buoyed by its eponymous brand and new acquisitions Topline and Cejon.
US: Steve Madden completes acquisition of Cejon
27 May 2011
Steve Madden, a designer and marketer of fashion footwear and accessories for women, men and children, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of privately held Cejon, Cejon Accessories and New East Designs.
US: Stride Rite steps into Australia and New Zealand
25 May 2011
As part of its ongoing strategy to expand the company's global footprint, Collective Brands' Performance + Lifestyle Group has signed a licensing and retail deal to launch its Stride Rite brand in Australia and New Zealand.
US: Steve Madden completes $55m Topline acquisition
23 May 2011
US footwear group Steve Madden has completed the acquisition of privately held The Topline Corporation, a designer, producer, and marketer of private label and branded footwear.
US: Steve Madden books 16% Q1 profit hike
6 May 2011
Fashion footwear designer Steve Madden has got off to a strong start to the year after a surge in sales helped lift first quarter profit by 16%.
INDIA: Reliance Brands inks Steven Madden license
2 March 2011
Reliance Brands Ltd has inked an exclusive long-term license agreement with US retailer Steven Madden Ltd to bring its footwear and accessories to India.
US: Steve Madden swings to 30% Q4 profit gain
23 February 2011
Footwear and accessories business Steve Madden posted a 30% gain in fourth quarter net profit, driven by a double-digit revenue increase.
US: Steve Madden Q3 profit up 29%
3 November 2010
Footwear and accessories company Steve Madden posted a 28.5% increase in third quarter net profit, boosted by a surge in sales from newer brands.
US: Record Q3 sales offset lower Steve Madden margins
2 November 2010
Footwear company Steve Madden has reported improved Q3 net income, thanks to record sales.
CANADA: Maple Lake launches new QuickAllocation tool
6 September 2010
New merchandise allocation software launched by Maple Lake has been designed to enable retailers worldwide to run scenarios and calculations that factor in future customer dynamics.
US: Bakers secures US$5m Madden investment
31 August 2010
Speciality retailer Bakers Footwear Group has secured a US$5m debt and equity investment from footwear company Steve Madden, in return for a near-20% stake in the business.
US: Steve Madden in Q2 net profit surge
30 July 2010
Fashion footwear and accessories company Steve Madden’s second quarter profit surged up 63%, boosted by a 36.2% hike in revenues for the US company.
US: Steve Madden lifts FY view as Q1 profit doubles
5 May 2010
Footwear maker Steve Madden has raised its full-year guidance after a strong surge in sales more than doubled first-quarter profits.
