Shoes

VF raises outlook

Oct 22, 2018 / United States

The North-Carolina company has raised its full-year fiscal 2019 outlook after a 6% revenue increase in its second-quarter results

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Van Dal Shoes factory closes in the UK

Oct 22, 2018 / United Kingdom

For many this is the end of an era in Norwich, traditionally one of the main regions for footwear production in the UK. Following changes that have taken place since the hay-days of the mid 1980’s, this is just the symbolic end of the current chapter of the local footwear manufacturing scene

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Skechers with record sales

Oct 19, 2018 / United States

The US-based footwear giant reported sales of 1.176 billion US dollars for the third quarter, an increase of 7.5%, or 8.5% on a constant currency basis, another record quarter. International wholesale sales increased by 11.8%

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Jóvita, step by step with the customer

Oct 17, 2018 / Portugal

Specializing in the mid-range to high-end women's footwear, the Portuguese-based footwear brand is focused in providing a service of excellence to its customers, ensuring quality is present in all steps of its activity

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New increase in Cambodia's minimum wage

Oct 16, 2018 / Cambodia

The Cambodian government set a new monthly minimum wage for the country's garment and footwear industries. The minimum salary for 2019 will be 182 US dollars, up by 7% from the current 170 US dollars, Labor Minister Ith Samheng announced

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Marko with new investment plan for Uzbekistan

Oct 16, 2018 / Uzbekistan

The Belarusian footwear manufacturer Marko has unveiled a major investment plan for Uzbekistan, where it is expected to manage two units with production capacity over 1 million pairs

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Puma is back to basketball

Oct 15, 2018 / Germany

The Germany-based sportswear giant is to release its first basketball silhouette in more than 20 years. Launch happens in-store this Thursday 11th

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Allbirds to open first UK store

Oct 15, 2018 / United Kingdom

US–based footwear brand Allbirds, focusing on sustainable footwear, has signed for its first UK store in London’s Covent Garden, which will open later this month

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Turkish shoe brands facing debt issues

Oct 12, 2018 / Turkey

Local agency news are reporting several issues faced by Turkish footwear companies, going from debt restructuring issues to closure of stores

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A'RCOPEDICO’s investment in retail

Oct 11, 2018 / Portugal

A new investment by the Portuguese-based brand, focusing on comfort shoes, should result in the opening of two new retail sites. One in Lisbon and the other in Seville (Spain)

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Allen Edmonds with new brand campaign

Oct 10, 2018 / United States

Men’s footwear brand Allen Edmonds is launching a storytelling campaign that leverages the brand's focus on American crafted footwear

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Downward trend continues for Brazilian footwear exports

Oct 9, 2018 / Brazil

According to Abicalçados, the Brazilian Shoe Manufacturers Association, in September 9.7 million pairs were sent abroad for 71.6 million US dollars, down by 14% in volume and 26% in value, representing another month of declining exports

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European industry focusing on comfort

Oct 8, 2018 / CEC

The results of Erasmus+ project Fit2Com - Skills Alliance for comfort and healthy footwear were presented in a workshop during the last edition of Lineapelle

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US industry bodies planning to merge

Oct 5, 2018 / United States

At their joint annual meeting, the US Hide, Skin and Leather Association (USHSLA) and Leather Industries of America (LIA) have agreed to seek a merger

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