Shoes
Heitor Klein (Abicalçados): We are concerned about the protectionism in the region
The words are from Heitor Klein, Executive President of Abicalçados, the Brazilian Shoe Manufacturers Association, who shared with us some of his views on the Brazilian footwear industry’s current performance and future expectations
Authorities apprehend millions in fake sneakers
Customs officials in Chile announced they have seized a shipment of fake sneakers, including shoes from adidas and Nike
Gore to launch first shoe in 2017
The company behind Gore-Tex has created new technology to offer lighter and waterproof shoes
ASICS campaign donates 50 000 shoes
ASICS Extra Mile initiative delivered over 1.5 million US dollars in shoe donations to Girls On The Run
Aquazzura unveils children's footwear line
The Florence-based brand, headed by designer Edgardo Osorio, has unveiled its first collection for kids called Aquazzura Mini
Salvatore Ferragamo strengthens presence in Asia
The Italy-based luxury brand announced to be in control of a 100% stake in four joint-venture companies, which control the company’s distribution in South Korea and South-East Asia
Pensole launches first class focusing on material design
The Footwear Design Academy announced the launch of Pensole|MLab Powered by Vibram, a hands-on, four-week, intensive design immersion program focused on material design
Online sales will become more important than in brick and mortar shops
The words are from Cleto Sagripanti, President of the European Confederation of the Footwear Industry (CEC). An entrepreneur and a business man with extensive experience in the shoe industry
Payless Shoes to close in Australia
One of Australia's largest independent shoe retailers, will close 132 stores across the country. 730 people will loose their jobs
GDP of the footwear sector falls by 7.1% in Mexico
According to local sources, during the current year the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the footwear industry registered a drop of 7.1%
Bo-Bell, Real shoes for real kids
A Portuguese footwear brand specialized in small sizes shoes for children
Selena Gomez is Coach’s new face
The New York-based design house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands has announced its partnership with the actress and singer
Brazilian exports on the red
According to data analysed by wordfootwear.com Brazilian footwear exports in the first semester were down by 2.7% in terms of value, but registered a 3.3% increase in terms of volume, compared to the same period in 2015
Caleres acquires Allen Edmonds
The owner of a wide portfolio of footwear brands, such as Famous Footwear, Sam Edelman and Franco Sarto, has acquired Allen Edmonds from Brentwood Associates for 255 million US dollars, subject to certain adjustments-
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