Germany
adidas launches sneaker through Snapchat video game
For the release of its new baseball cleat the Germany-based sportswear giant has created a video game and partnered with Snapchat
EU and Germany to partner with Nigeria’s leather sector
Local news agencies are reporting the European Union (EU) and the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) are partnering with Nigeria to boost the country’s leather industry
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
Gallery Shoes closes stable edition
Around 400 exhibitors, 65% of whom were national and 35% international, showcased around 600 brands at the latest edition of Gallery Shoes, which took place in Düsseldorf
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
Lowa acquires Italy’s Riko Sport
The Germany-based sporting goods company has acquired the Italian shoe specialist Riko Sport S.r.l., a core supplier of Lowa’s footwear
BASF with major investment in footwear
The Germany-based company announced new investments to strengthen its global footwear presence: new Footwear Development Centers in the US and Thailand, new Footwear Innovation Center in Taiwan and expansion of the Footwear Development Center in Italy
Puma commits to 35% reduction in carbon emissions
Germany-based sports company Puma aims for a 35% reduction of its greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, a target which was approved by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi)
Deichmann announces UK expansion
The Germany-based retailer has announced plans to expand its UK store portfolio. Last year the brand has opened 9 stores in that country bringing its network of stores in the UK to 102
adidas employees run to preserve the oceans
The Herzogenaurach team of the sportswear giant adidas has organised an activity to raise awareness for the oceans and the importance of fighting pollution
BASF invests in Longwater Advanced Materials Fund
The Chinese fund focuses on advanced materials and chemistry-related technologies. The partnership will facilitate a synergetic collaboration between BASF Venture Capital and Longwater Investment
India’s leather footwear exports up by 1%
According to the Council for Leather Exports in the first 10 months of the fiscal year exports of leather footwear increased by roughly 1%. Exports of the overall leather industry are declining
adidas continues fight against marine plastic pollution
The Germany-based sportswear giant announce a global initiative to be set on World Oceans Day (8th of June) with the goal of raising 1.5 million US dollars to fight marine plastic pollution
Gallery Shoes update to the industry
As the next edition of Gallery Shoes fast approaches, the management of the trade fair issued an update with information about the event-
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