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Pakistani footwear exports on the rise
According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), footwear exports grew substantially from July 2022 through February 2023, while leather exports followed the opposite direction
Crocs announces two-year partnership with designer Salehe Bembury
The US-based company has appointed Bembury as Creative Director of the Crocs x Pollex Pod collection, which he will continue developing in different silhouettes and colours for another two years
Zalando reviews brand portfolio to raise its relevance
Based on a shift in consumer behaviour, the German-based e-tailer plans to increase the relevance of its brand assortment according to three criteria: inspiration, curation and personalisation
Inditex signs deal to support the expansion of regenerative agricultural systems
The Spanish-based fashion group has signed a 15 million euros agreement with Conservation International to support the expansion of its Regenerative Fund for Nature, launched jointly with Kering in 2021
Deichmann to invest 500 million euros by the end of the year
The shoe retailer plans to invest 500 million euros in 2023 to modernize its store network and open new ones, as well as to boost its international expansion, digitization and logistics capability
Nike names new Chief Communications Officer
The US-based company has announced that KeJuan Wilkins will become its new Executive Vice President, Chief Communications Officer (CCO), succeeding Nigel Powell, who will retire this summer
Prada Group plans to hire over 400 workers
The Italian-based luxury group has announced that it plans to hire more than 400 people by the end of 2023 to increase its production capacity and craftsmanship expertise in Italy
Capri Holdings appoints Mahesh Madhavan to the Board of Directors
The owner of Versace, Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo has appointed the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bacardi to its Board of Directors, effective from the past 30th of March
French Clergerie files for receivership
As the relaunch under the new parent company French Legacy Group in 2020 failed to get off the ground due to the long-term effects of the pandemic and war in Ukraine, the luxury shoe brand filed for court protection
H&M reports a sales increase
The Sweden-based group reported a net sales growth of 12% in the three months to the 28th of February, as compared to the same period of last year, but March sales were below expectations
Neiman Marcus partners up with Christian Louboutin
The renowned footwear designer created a collection for the summer called ‘A La Piscine’ (‘At the swimming pool in French’) exclusively for the US-based luxury retailer’s customers
Next buys Cath Kidston
The UK-based retailer has acquired the fashion brand Cath Kidston from the administration for 8.5 million British pounds. The deal includes the brand's name and intellectual property, but not its four shops
Footwear in Canada – a country snapshot
Today, we bring you our new country snapshot, this time focusing on Canada, the 16th largest importer of footwear in 2021 (value terms). In that year, consumption of footwear reached 128 million pairs, in a market of 38 million people whose GDP per capita ranks amongst the highest in the world
Portuguese footwear industry to invest 50 million to be the most modern in the world
In a project coordinated by the Footwear Technology Centre of Portugal (CTCP), the Portuguese footwear industry is bringing together 45 partners to develop the intelligent factory of the future
APLF confirms homecoming
After a successful 37th edition that attracted over 5 000 visitors from 92 countries, the APLF trade fair will return to Hong Kong for the next edition, scheduled for 19-21 March 2024
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