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Sales increase for the German footwear industry
In the first half of 2019 sales in the German footwear industry increased by 2.8%, as the overall sales of footwear manufacturers reached 1.60 billion euros, compared to similar period in 2018
Panorama is moving to Tempelhof Airport
The Berlin-based trade fair is relocating to Tempelhof Airport from January 2020 onwards, together with Selvedge Run
Brazil grows exports to the US
According to Abicalçados 9.47 million pairs of Brazilian shoes were sold abroad in August, 7.4% more than in the same month of 2018. The US is the main destination for Brazilian exports
Consumer prices in Hungary go up by 3.1%
On average in August 2019 consumer prices increased by 3.1%, when compared to similar period a year earlier, according to data released by the Hungarian Central Statistical Office
Consumption: continental convergence still distant
Despite all the movements registered in the international markets in the last few years, perfect convergence between continents' consumption is still distant. Information is from the World Footwear Yearbook 2019
Timberland to plant 50 million trees
The company launched “Nature Needs Heroes”, a campaign to empower global community to be champions for the planet. 50 million trees planned to be planted over the next 5 years
NEW CEO for Tapestry
The New York-based luxury house has appointed Jide Zeitlin the new Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Zeitlin succeeds Victor Luis, who is leaving the company and its Board of Directors
Vans launches shoe customization contest
The company's first global shoe customization competition aims to enable creative expression worldwide. Grand prize totals 25 000 US dollars with the shoe design being produced and sold by Vans
Skechers: best brand of the year in Germany
The California-based footwear giant received the award for Best Brand of the Year at the Schuhkurier Awards 2019
New head for the AAFA
AAFA President and CEO Rick Helfenbein is stepping down by the end of the year. AAFA veteran Stephen Lamar will take over from him and lead the organization
Nordstrom with new Chief Merchandising Officer
The Seattle-based fashion retailer named Teri Bariquit as the company's new Chief Merchandising Officer
China to take the US tariffs case to WTO
The new tariffs imposed by Washington came into effect Sunday. Now, Reuters reported China officially complained to the World Trade Organisation (WTO)
Record sales for Caleres
The St. Louis-based footwear group has announced second quarter and first half results. Caleres registered record second quarter sales of 752.5 million US dollars, up by 6.5% year-over-year
Sustainability: COS with new Restore collection
Recently, the H&M group has been highly focused on sustainability and has just announced that it’s recovering damaged garments in its Restore Collection, marketed by its COS chain-
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