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APICCAPS shares key takeaways on Portuguese footwear at Vogue Business event

Jun 17, 2025 / Portugal
A panel discussion co-hosted by Vogue Business and APICCAPS shed light on major changes in the global production landscape, encouraging brands to rethink their manufacturing strategies

Climbing the ladder from manufacturing to launching a brand: how can technology help?

Premium ContentJun 16, 2025 / World Footwear Reports
JUST RELEASED! The latest World Footwear Innovation Paper explains how footwear manufacturers can use available technology to launch their own brands, and outlines other important considerations in the process

Lean Robotics: How can robots and humans join forces in the footwear industry?

Premium ContentMay 28, 2025 / World Footwear Reports
JUST RELEASED! Read the latest World Footwear Innovation Paper on how robots can contribute to footwear production processes by improving efficiency through lean manufacturing principles

Yue Yuen revenue up, but profits down

May 23, 2025 / Hong Kong
The Hong Kong-based group saw revenue rise in the first quarter, but profits declined due to uneven production, lower efficiency and rising labour costs, as well as a volatile retail environment in Mainland China

LAST CALL: Join the 12th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey

May 7, 2025 / Business Conditions Survey
The WorldFootwear.com is asking all experts within the footwear industry to share their views on the current business situation. Join the new edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey. WE WANT TO HEAR YOU!

SECOND CALL: Join the 12th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey

Apr 8, 2025 / Business Conditions Survey
The WorldFootwear.com is asking all experts within the footwear industry to share their views on the current business situation. Join the new edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey. WE WANT TO HEAR YOU!

Join the 12th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey

Mar 28, 2025 / Business Conditions Survey
The WorldFootwear.com is asking all experts within the footwear industry to share their views on the current business situation. Join the new edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey. WE WANT TO HEAR YOU!

Stella Holdings ends the year on a gloomy note but full year performance holds up

Jan 13, 2025 / Hong Kong
An increase in sports orders helped the Hong Kong-based footwear manufacturer end the year 2024 with revenue up by 3.5% year-over-year, but the fourth quarter ended on a gloomy note

Indian footwear industry aims to reach 26 billion USD by 2030

Jan 2, 2025 / India
The Indian footwear industry is targeting a market size of 26 billion USD by 2030, including 8 billion USD in export revenues. The footwear components segment is expected to be key in achieving this goal

LAST CALL! Join the 11th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey

Dec 11, 2024 / Business Conditions Survey
The WorldFootwear.com is asking all experts within the footwear industry to share their views on the current business situation. Join the new edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey. WE WANT TO HEAR YOU!

SECOND CALL! Join the 11th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey

Nov 19, 2024 / Business Conditions Survey
The WorldFootwear.com is asking all experts within the footwear industry to share their views on the current business situation. Join the new edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey. WE WANT TO HEAR YOU!

Join the 11th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey

Oct 30, 2024 / Business Conditions Survey
The WorldFootwear.com is asking all experts within the footwear industry to share their views on the current business situation. Join the new edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey. WE WANT TO HEAR YOU!

Bolflex receives patent for its vulcanization process

Oct 8, 2024 / Portugal
After years of study, research and testing, Bolflex, the Portuguese-based company specialising in the manufacture of soles, has successfully patented its vulcanization process

Asia accounts for more than half of the global footwear consumption

Premium ContentSep 10, 2024 / World Footwear Yearbook
The dominance of the Asian continent in the consumption of footwear continues, according to data published in the World Footwear Yearbook 2024, as recently released by APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear Association

Leather footwear leads exports in value, but rubber & plastic leads in volume

Premium ContentSep 2, 2024 / World Footwear Yearbook
Leather footwear accounts for 38% of the total value. In terms of volume, rubber & plastic footwear commands the pole position, accounting for half of the global exports, according to the latest World Footwear Yearbook
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