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Brazilian footwear exports get off on the right foot
According to Abicalçados, footwear exports had the best performance in the first two months of this year since 2011. International conjecture is showing to be favourable for the industry
Foot Locker committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050
The US-based footwear retailer has announced that it will set a science-based target in line with the criteria established by the Science-Based Target initiative (SBTi) to fight the climate change
LWG and LN announce World Leather Day
The two-leather industry non-profits are introducing World Leather Day 2022, on the 30th of March, to encourage organizations within the industry to positively promote leather
Stella confirms growth
The Hong Kong-based footwear manufacturer and retailer has reported audited results for fiscal 2021, confirming revenue growth over 2020, and announcing a new investment in Indonesia
Nike posts third quarter results
The US-based company reported revenue growth in the third quarter of the current fiscal year, driven by a good performance of Nike’s direct business
DHL partners up with South-African footwear brand Veldskoen
The logistics giant and the footwear brand have come together to launch a handcrafted limited edition of 365 pairs, dubbed ‘Dear’ Everyone’, to celebrate everyone and every one
APLF Dubai is just around the corner
From the 30th of March to the 1st of April, the international leather trade fair will bring together to a new venue, for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic, the global leather industry
NOKOMENTS: the footwear brand for the Generation Z
The Portuguese company Costa, Costa & Oliveira has just launched its new insignia, supported by a global eco-friendly vision. The company also owns the woman’s footwear brand Pinto di Blu
US Retail: COVID-19 is no longer a concern for footwear retail
The monthly shoe stores retail trajectory shows that footwear retail has begun to disregard any COVID-19 related concerns since the second quarter of 2021. However, there are other worries on the horizon. Consumers’ mood has been trailing a downwards trend, hitting the lowest value in January. At the same time, prices have been quickly increasing since September, and the global impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine might contribute to undermining future retail prospects
Managing Director of the Bangladeshi Apex is the new President of LFMEAB
The board of the Leathergoods and Footwear Manufacturers & Exports Association of Bangladesh has unanimously elected Syed Nasim Manzur to the role of President
Yue Yuen turns around
The company posted revenue growth of 1% to 8.53 billion US dollars over the full year 2021, as compared to the previous year, amidst a challenging operating environment
Lenzing: a circular economy requires more innovation and collaboration
We spoke with Florian Heubrandner, Vice President Global Textiles Business at Lenzing AG, and Birgit Schnetzlinger, Head of Functional Wear Segment, to better understand how sustainability helped the company become a global technology leader in fibres’ production and discuss a more sustainable future for the industry
adidas adopts traceability solution for material compliance
The company is among the first ones to adopt the Stockholm-based company TrusTrace Certified Material compliance solution, which enables near real-time traceability at the material level
Kevin Bailey appointed Global Brand President of Vans
VF Corporation has announced the return of the veteran executive to the brand, after holding several leadership roles at VF. He will replace Doug Palladini, who has occupied this position since 2006
Turkish footwear industry set on diversifying markets
Despite the threats posed by Russia’s war on Ukraine, Turkish footwear manufacturers remain optimistic about the future and look at Aymod as an opportunity for diversifying markets
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