Shoes

Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk aims at 2 million US dollars

Oct 18, 2019 / United States

California’s largest walk for children with special needs and education, the Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk launches its second decade with a 2 million US dollars fundraising goal

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AAFA remains concerned with tariffs war

Oct 17, 2019 / United States

Despite the announcement by the Trump Administration to pause tariff rate increases, the American Apparel & Footwear Association remains concerned

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Turkey: retail volume down in August

Oct 16, 2019 / Turkey

According to the Turkish Statistical Institute retail sales volume decreased by 4.3%, compared with the same month of the previous year

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Softwaves launches Green Edition

Oct 16, 2019 / Portugal

The goal of the brand specialized in the production of leather shoes is to reach new clients

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Retail sales fall by 4.1% in Singapore

Oct 15, 2019 / Singapore

In its recent release the Department of Statistics in the country confirmed a drop in retail of 4.1% in August compared to similar month in 2018. Footwear with good performance

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Next UITIC Congress will be in China

Oct 14, 2019 / UITIC

The China Leather Industry Association (CLIA) has been selected by the UITIC Executive Committee to be in in charge of organizing the 21st Congress in China in 2021 on behalf of the UITIC

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LVMH with 16% revenue growth

Oct 14, 2019 / France

Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, one of the world’s leading luxury products group, recorded a 16% increase in revenue, reaching 38.4 billion euros in the first nine months of 2019

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Jesus Shoes sold out in a minute

Oct 11, 2019 / United States

With holy water from the Jordan River on the sole, the Jesus Shoes sold out in a minute. The base model, the Nike Air Max 97 has a selling price around 160 US dollars

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Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags strengthen global focus

Oct 11, 2019 / Italy

From 11th to 14th January 2020 Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags welcome fashion professionals from over 100 countries to a hub with an integrated offer of volume footwear and accessories

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Australia: retail turnover improves

Oct 9, 2019 / Australia

Australian retail turnover rose by 0.4% in August 2019, seasonally adjusted, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Retail Trade figures

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Francal Ablac Show announced

Oct 9, 2019 / Brazil

Francal and Ablac teamed up with an aim to stimulate the footwear market and unite the entire production chain

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Bangladesh: exports performance above target set

Oct 8, 2019 / Bangladesh

The country’s leather industry registered a total of 106.10 million US dollars’ worth of exporting revenue in the first month of the new financial year. The target set was exceeded

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Pakistan with double-digit growth in exports

Oct 8, 2019 / Pakistan

The Asian country started a new financial year with a positive performance for its footwear exports. Double digit increase in volume and value was registered

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Kering: another step away from Puma

Oct 8, 2019 / France

Kering launches an offering of bonds exchangeable into existing ordinary shares of Puma due 2022 for a nominal amount of 500 million euros. Another step by Kering to reduce its remaining stake in Puma

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