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OrthoLite launches new ESD insole technology for work and service footwear

Apr 19, 2022 / United States
The US-based company has introduced the solution OrthoLite ESD Shield, reportedly, the "world’s first and only" mechanically-bonded electrostatic discharge protection insole technology

Pakistan: leather and footwear exports on the rise

Apr 18, 2022 / Pakistan
In the first nine months of the current fiscal year, footwear exports grew by 17.92% in value, totalling 116.6 million US dollars. Leather footwear exports represent roughly 80% of the total

Digitization and new consumer trends drove growth in 2021

Premium Content Apr 18, 2022 / World
2020 was a challenging year for most companies thanks to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to severe supply chain disruptions throughout the globe, periods of halting in operations and physical retail, and an increase in raw materials and transportation costs. However, by mid-2021, there were already signs that things were taking a turn for the better, and some companies have managed to equal and even exceed their pre-pandemic performances. We took a look into the full-year 2021 results of some of the largest companies worldwide to observe how they pulled through the challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic

New Generation: meet Cláudia Faria

Apr 15, 2022 / Portugal
Cláudia Faria created the footwear brand Sarah Maier inspired by two of her biggest passions: shoes and her grandmother. Cláudia bets on a strong design, with an unusual triangular high heel and the application of Swarovski crystals

Tapestry donates 3 million USD to World Wildlife Fund

Apr 14, 2022 / United States
The Tapestry Foundation will provide a 3 million US dollars grant to support the development of an innovative system to enhance the traceability of the leather value chain in Brazil

LVMH off to a good start in 2022

Apr 14, 2022 / France
The luxury group reported revenue growth in the first quarter of 2022, but remains vigilant due to "the current geopolitical context and the ongoing impact of the pandemic”, especially in China

Designer Brands plans to double sales by 2026

Apr 13, 2022 / United States
The North-American designer, producer and retailer of footwear and accessories has announced that it expects to reach a 4 billion US dollars revenue by 2026

Zalando strengthens senior leadership team

Apr 13, 2022 / Germany
The German-based online platform has announced that Padmaja Bommareddy will join the company in the role of Senior Vice President (SVP) of Corporate Development

Merrell announces multi-year sustainability initiative

Apr 12, 2022 / United States
The Wolverine Worldwide-owned brand is kicking off the 'This is Home' campaign with the launch of a multinational product takeback and resale programme named Merrel ReTread

Nike to open technology centre in Atlanta

Apr 12, 2022 / United States
The US-based sportswear company has announced that it will open a new technology centre in Atlanta to accelerate its digital transformation and direct-to-consumer strategy

Footwear in South Africa – a country snapshot

Today, we bring you our new country snapshot, this time focusing on South Africa, which ranks third among the top 3 footwear exports on the African continent, just behind Tunisia and Morocco. Nevertheless, it remains a net importer of footwear, being the 27th largest importer of footwear in the world in value

Adidas launches digital Ozworld experience

Apr 8, 2022 / Germany
To celebrate the release of the latest Ozworld collection, adidas Original has launched the world’s first personality-based AI-generated avatar creation platform

Less than 20% of retailers on track to meet sustainability targets

Apr 8, 2022 / World
A study found that sustainability is now a strategic priority for retail businesses, but the vast majority is still failing to make meaningful progress

Portuguese DiVERGE launches first collection of NFTs

Apr 8, 2022 / Portugal
The brand of fully customizable sports shoes has just launched the first collection of NFTs. Whoever buys one, gets to receive a pair of sneakers designed by the artist Frederico Ramires

Bangladesh: leather exports continue on growing mode

Apr 7, 2022 / Bangladesh
In the first nine months of the current fiscal year, the Bangladeshi leather industry reported growth across all segments, remaining ahead of its strategic growth targets
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