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Japanese imports slow down

Jan 2, 2018 / Japan

The Japanese market is one of the most important ones for footwear companies. Imports of footwear by this Asian country registered a decline of 5.1% in the first semester of 2017

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CCC to buy Romanian franchise

Dec 30, 2017 / Romania

The Polish-based footwear company has signed a non-binding agreement to buy the company owning their franchise in Romania. The deal should amount to 33 million euros

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Take a Walk with Take a Walk

Dec 29, 2017 / Portugal

The footwear company is based in Guimarães, in the north of Portugal, one of the historic regions for footwear manufacturing in the country

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Uzbekistan exports to cross a new threshold

Dec 28, 2017 / Uzbekistan

As the year is about to close the local Association of Leather and Footwear Producers is estimating the yearly value of exports of the leather and footwear companies year to exceed 110 million US dollars

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Ferragamo opens new workshop near Florence

Dec 27, 2017 / Italy

The Italy-based luxury brand Salvatore Ferragamo has opened a leather workshop in its Osmannoro centre, near Florence. This new facility will be focused on producing new products and researching new styles and materials

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Nike consolidates revenue

Dec 22, 2017 / United States

The Oregon-based sportswear company announced its financial results for the second quarter, marked by revenue growth driven by international geographies and continued strength in Nike Direct

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Louboutin wins trademark battle in India

Dec 22, 2017 / India

The French luxury footwear and fashion designer was awarded a compensation of 156 078 US dollars in damages and a permanent injunction against two shoe dealers for the infringement of its red sole trademark

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Mexico: focus on international development

Dec 20, 2017 / Mexico

Back in November the Mexican authorities have underlined their commitment to promote the region of Guanajuato as an important hub for the worldwide footwear industry

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Bata marks 1st year in Philippines

Dec 18, 2017 / Philippines

The global footwear brand Bata is celebrating its first anniversary in the Philippines market

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India's new programme for leather and footwear

Dec 15, 2017 / India

The government approved a special package of roughly 404.7 million US dollars (Rs 2 600 crore) for employment generation in the leather and footwear sector, which has the potential to generate 320 000 jobs in a period of three years

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Ferragamo unable to confirm objectives

Dec 14, 2017 / Italy

The Italy-based luxury brand Salvatore Ferragamo issued a statement confirming it won’t be able to confirm the goals set for the next three years. 2018 will be another transition year

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Portugal welcomes young European talents

Dec 12, 2017 / Portugal

This December, Porto will welcome thirty young European designers from the fashion and footwear sectors, who will present their creations at the 4th edition of the Fashion Design Competition

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VF Corporation with new sustainability & responsibility strategy

Dec 12, 2017 / United States

The North Carolina-based lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories company announced its new global sustainability and responsibility strategy, Made for Change. VF aims to lead industrywide environmental and social improvements

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Florencia Marco faces liquidation

Dec 8, 2017 / Spain

The parent company of brand Rebeca Sanver is on the point of being liquidated. Florencia Marco entered administration in October and have reached the point of no possible agreement with its creditors

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Former Stuart Weitzman CEO back in business

Dec 7, 2017 / United States

Executive Wayne Kulkin, former CEO of Stuart Weitzman, re-enters the global footwear market with renewed focus on designing and marketing luxury sneakers under the brand StreetTrend LLC

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