Organisations

Los Angeles project turns old shoes into new opportunities for sustainability

Oct 16, 2025 / United States

The Footwear Collective has partnered with Goodwill SoCal to collect and recycle used shoes. Consumers are invited to donate shoes of any brand or condition as part of this major initiative

Charity Community Companies Footwear Organisations Second-hand Shoes Sustainability United States

AAFA promotes Nate Herman to Executive Vice President

Oct 15, 2025 / United States

The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has promoted Nate Herman to the position of Executive Vice President. He has previously served as Senior Vice President of Policy

AAFA Fashion Footwear Management Organisations United States

Join the 13th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey

Oct 13, 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!

Brands Business Conditions Survey Companies Confidence Consumption Coronavirus - Covid19 ecommerce Footwear Management Manufacturing Organisations Prices Sales Shoes Trade

AAFA urges tougher action on online counterfeit networks

Oct 8, 2025 / United States

Meta, Shopee and Alibaba platforms were named by the AAFA in a call for greater accountability, as counterfeiters exploit digital tools to flood markets with fake products and deceive consumers

AAFA Counterfeit Footwear Legal Organisations United States

AIMPLAS prepares third edition of international plastics recycling seminar

Oct 6, 2025 / Spain

PLASREC’s third edition, to occur in December, will combine expert presentations with practical workshops, offering insights into legislation and innovation in the plastics recycling industry

Events Footwear Components Organisations Spain

Simac Tanning Tech and Linneapelle attract over 9,000 visitors

Oct 3, 2025 / Italy

With exhibitors from nearly 20 countries, the Italian fairs provided a platform for industry dialogue and showcased Italian resilience in a sector facing export declines and shifting global dynamics

Assomac Equipment and Machinery Events Footwear Italy Leather Organisations SIMAC Simac Trade fairs

Brazil introduces mandatory footwear labelling to combat counterfeiting

Oct 1, 2025 / Brazil

The new regulation requires footwear manufacturers and importers to provide detailed product information. This is intended to protect consumers and strengthen the legitimate market

Brazil Counterfeit Footwear Legal Organisations

Portuguese Shoes debuts at London Fashion Week

Sep 30, 2025 / Portugal

British designer Annie Purdy, winner of the Portuguese Footwear Award, developed her debut collection in Portugal, unveiling it at the Portuguese Embassy in London during London Fashion Week

APICCAPS Design Education & Training Events Footwear Organisations Portugal Portuguese Shoes

ACLE highlights innovation and resilience amid global pressures

Sep 30, 2025 / China

The Shanghai trade fair welcomed thousands of professionals, with global trade links and emerging markets offering prospects for the leather sector. The next edition is set to occur in September 2026

China Events Footwear Leather Organisations Trade fairs

CLIA President points to AI and sustainability as footwear industry drivers

Sep 29, 2025 / UITIC Congress Shanghai 2025

In his speech at the last UITIC Congress, CLIA President Li Yuzhong emphasised the importance of AI and sustainability in reshaping the global footwear industry, presenting China as a key partner

AI China Events Footwear Innovation Organisations Sustainability Technology UITIC UITIC Congress Shanghai 2025

CEC calls for stronger EU rules to ensure safe and fair e-commerce

Sep 24, 2025 / CEC

The European Footwear Confederation (CEC) has joined forces with 64 NGOs and industry, retail and consumer organisations to urge the EU to address loopholes in online marketplace trade and protect consumers

CEC ecommerce European Union Online Organisations

Brazilian footwear exports decline as Chinese imports surge

Sep 17, 2025 / Brazil

While Brazilian footwear exports declined in August, mainly due to the impact of the 50% tariff imposed by the United States on Brazilian goods, imports from China surged

Brazil China Exports Footwear Imports International Trade Organisations

International cooperation takes central stage in Simac Tanning Tech 2025

Sep 15, 2025 / Italy

The footwear and leather technology fair, happening in Milan from September 23 to 25, will welcome over three hundred exhibitors, emphasising global collaboration, sustainability, and innovation in machinery and production processes

Equipment and Machinery Events Footwear Italy Leather Organisations SIMAC Simac Trade fairs

Asos and ITF sign landmark agreement to safeguard transport workers’ rights

Sep 12, 2025 / United Kingdom

The online fashion retailer has signed a legally-binding agreement with the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) to protect the rights of transport workers across the supply chain

Asos Companies Employment Legal Organisations Partnerships United Kingdom

Italian footwear exports grow in volume but shrink in value

Sep 10, 2025 / Italy

According to the latest data released by the Italian footwear association (Assocalzaturifici), exports grew in volume by 3.2% but decreased in value by 2.7% in the first five months of 2025

Exports Footwear Imports International Trade Italy Organisations

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