Footwear

Vietnam's industry progress towards its target

Oct 22, 2019 / Vietnam

According to Lefaso the target for the turnover from leather and footwear exports set for 2019 is 21.5 billion US dollars, a 10% increase from 2018

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Brazil: footwear production expected to grow 3% in 2019

Oct 21, 2019 / Brazil

Driven by the increase in shipments throughout the year, footwear production should grow 3% in 2019. The forecast was presented at an event recently held in Novo Hamburgo (Brazil)

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Puma, Balmain and Cara Delevingne together

Oct 21, 2019 / Germany

Brands Puma and Balmain join to debut their first creative collection with artist Cara Delevingne

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Wolverine names first Chief Merchant Officer

Oct 18, 2019 / United States

The US-based footwear giant announced the addition of veteran merchandising and branding expert Angelo Ng as the company's first-ever Chief Merchant Officer

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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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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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Turkey: retail volume down in August

Oct 16, 2019 / Turkey

According to the Turkish Statistical Institute retail sales volume decreased by 4.3%, compared with the same month of the previous year

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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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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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Umbro extends South America license

Oct 15, 2019 / South America

The owner of the brand, Iconix Brands Group, has announced a ten-year extension of Umbro’s licensing agreement with long-time partner Grupo Dass

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The world’s most expensive shoe unveiled in Dubai

Oct 15, 2019 / UAE

Dubai was the place chosen to unveil the world's most expensive shoes with a total value of 73 million United Arab Emirates Dirham, roughly 20 million US dollars

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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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