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Consumer confidence in the UK hits the lowest point in 2021
Consumer confidence in the UK has returned to pre-pandemic levels, but it has reached its lowest point in 2021 due to inflation and concern over supply chains and empty shelves
Vietnam is now the main exporter of textile footwear
For the first time since the World Footwear Yearbook was launched ten years ago, China is not leading the exports of one of the main categories of footwear exports
Leather organizations to disclose signed manifesto for COP26
Ahead of the COP26 summit in Glasgow, from the 31st of October to the 12th of November, leather organizations are joining forces to release a signed manifesto that emphasizes leather’s positive contribution to the environment
UK: online brands anticipate direct-to-consumer sales surge
According to a new survey, UK brands selling online are expecting a five-year surge in direct-to-consumer sales driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has caused them to invest in their own sales channels
adidas teams up with thredUP in resale programme
In partnership with second-hand platform thredUP, the sportswear giant has launched its Choose to Give Back programme. The initiative, aiming at extending the products's life cycle, is part of adidas End Plastic Waste's mission
Special edition of APLF to be held in Dubai in 2022
Organisers announced that APLF-Leather and Materials+ 2022 will be relocated from Hong Kong to Dubai. The events will take place by the end of March 2022 at the Dubai World Trade Centre
ASOS CEO resigns as company issues profits warning
The fashion retailer announced the CEO’s resignation as it disclosed the final results for the fiscal year of 2021. Despite a strong performance, the company issued a profit warning due to supply chain disruptions and rising costs
Join the 5th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey
The WorldFootwear.com is asking all experts within the footwear industry to share their views about the current business situation and assess the main impacts of COVID-19. Join the new edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey. We also want your opinions on the post-pandemic issues. Join today! We want to hear you
The Journey: get to know Portuguese Leather Goods
APICCAPS has just launched a new campaign for the leather goods sector. It is called The Journey. Watch the video here
UK: shopping patterns return to pre-pandemic levels
A report from Airtime Rewards reveals a strong return to pre-pandemic shopping patterns in the UK, as 3 in 5 consumers were reported to be shopping more than once in high street locations
Nike displays LeBron James Innovation Center
Located at the centre of the sportswear giant’s headquarters in Oregon, the LeBron James Innovation Centre will also house the renovated Nike Sport Research Lab (NSRL)
Tod’s CEO exits
The Italian-based luxury goods group has announced the exit of its CEO, Umberto Macchi di Cellere. The position will be occupied by Chairman Diego Della Valle and Vice-Chairman Andrea Della Valle
International Transport Organizations call for the relief of COVID-19 restrictions
IRU, IATA, ICS and ITF have come together to make an urgent plea to Governments and United Nations Agencies to ensure and facilitate the free and safe movement of transport workers
Caleres with new Senior Vice President for Customer Marketing
Suzy Cirulis was named Senior Vice President for Customer Marketing and will lead the company’s customer marketing efforts across the entire Caleres portfolio
Brazilian footwear production should increase 12.2% in 2021
According to the Brazilian Footwear Industries Association, footwear production should increase by 12.2% in 2021, totalling 856.9 million pairs. Growth is driven by the increase in footwear exports
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