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Permira wanting to sell Dr. Martens

Oct 18, 2019 / United Kingdom

Dr. Martens might change owners soon. According to several reports on the news, owner Permira is aiming to cash in taking advantage of the recent good results of the brand

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Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk aims at 2 million US dollars

Oct 18, 2019 / United States

California’s largest walk for children with special needs and education, the Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk launches its second decade with a 2 million US dollars fundraising goal

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LWG signs Memorandum of Understanding with UNIC

Oct 17, 2019 / Italy

Following 9 months of meetings and discussions, the Leather Working Group (LWG) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with UNIC, the Italian National Tanning Association

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AAFA remains concerned with tariffs war

Oct 17, 2019 / United States

Despite the announcement by the Trump Administration to pause tariff rate increases, the American Apparel & Footwear Association remains concerned

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Nike is sizing down production in Argentina

Oct 17, 2019 / Argentina

According to reports by Argentina-based newspaper Pagina 12 the US-based sportswear giant is reducing its local production. Replacing the local capacity by imports might be on the pipeline

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Iconix reports weak quarter

Oct 17, 2019 / United States

In the second quarter of the current fiscal year Iconix registered total revenue of 34.4 million US dollars (50.2 million US dollars last year). A decline across the different business segments

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Softwaves launches Green Edition

Oct 16, 2019 / Portugal

The goal of the brand specialized in the production of leather shoes is to reach new clients

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Allbirds to expand footprint

Oct 16, 2019 / United States

Online shoe brand Allbirds plans to more than double its store network in 2020. The brand says it cannot ignore most sales take place in the brick and mortar arena

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Retail sales fall by 4.1% in Singapore

Oct 15, 2019 / Singapore

In its recent release the Department of Statistics in the country confirmed a drop in retail of 4.1% in August compared to similar month in 2018. Footwear with good performance

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Next UITIC Congress will be in China

Oct 14, 2019 / UITIC

The China Leather Industry Association (CLIA) has been selected by the UITIC Executive Committee to be in in charge of organizing the 21st Congress in China in 2021 on behalf of the UITIC

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US-China phase one trade deal announced

Oct 14, 2019 / United States

As part of the deal, the tariffs on the first 250 billion US dollars in trade will not increase to 30% on Tuesday as planned

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LVMH with 16% revenue growth

Oct 14, 2019 / France

Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, one of the world’s leading luxury products group, recorded a 16% increase in revenue, reaching 38.4 billion euros in the first nine months of 2019

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Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags strengthen global focus

Oct 11, 2019 / Italy

From 11th to 14th January 2020 Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags welcome fashion professionals from over 100 countries to a hub with an integrated offer of volume footwear and accessories

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US is the main destination of Brazilian footwear exports

Oct 10, 2019 / Brazil

According to data prepared by the Brazilian Footwear Industries Association (Abicalçados), 9.47 million pairs were shipped in August, 7.4% more than in the same month of 2018

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