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Footwear consumption to increase this year, but pre-pandemic levels should not be reached before 2023
The World Footwear' experts panel, gathering specialists from all over the world, is foreseeing a slight recover in footwear consumption during 2021 (+2.8%). Pre-pandemic levels shouldn't be reached before 2023
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US: threat of new tariffs in response to digital taxes
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) is collecting public comments on the potential implementation of tariffs to a list of goods from 6 US trading partners. Tariffs can go up to 25%. Footwear is part of the lists for some trade partners
Digital Communication and Sustainability: the two priorities for post-COVID investment
In the latest edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey, we questioned our panel memb... [ more ]
Todd Kahn is new Coach's Chief Executive Officer and Brand President
The New York-based house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands, announced the appointmen... [ more ]
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Under Armour announces commitments to tackle climate change
Digital, Digital and more Digital
Tod's appoints Chiara Ferragni member of Board of Directors
Wolverine appoints Kathleen Wilson-Thompson to its Board of Directors
Digital increasingly important at the expenses of traditional retail
Nike remains the world's top valuable apparel brand
Kurt Geiger to open 9 new stores this week
Sustainability concerns more relevant than fashion trends
Fire destroys Valentino factory
Asos with sales growth of 24%
Sneakers and sports-related footwear expected to gain market share
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Kering reorganizes its logistics process
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Paul Andrew leaves Salvatore Ferragamo's artistic direction
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Insufficient demand is the main difficulty faced by the footwear industry
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UBS foresees 80 000 stores closures in the US by 2026
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Great Britain with a record of 17 500 stores closing in 2020
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Manufacturers more pessimistic about prices than traders
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New Balance appoints Creative Director for MADE In USA
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Asia more optimistic about quantity of footwear sold
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Ferragamo: Leonardo succeeds brother Ferruccio as President
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UNIC issues warning over raw materials price increases
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Future of the footwear industry is uncertain, but the general outlook is positive
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