Organisations
Haroldo Ferreira takes over Abicalçados Executive Presidency
He is taking on the Abicalçados Presidency from Heitor Klein, who served the Brazilain Association for more than 27 years and who will continue linked to them as a Consultant
Lefaso: Vietnam is already taking advantage of the US-China trade war
As the trade war between the two countries enters a new chapter, the worldfootwear.com spoke to Nguyen Duc Thuan, Chairman of Lefaso, the Vietnamese footwear association, to discuss this and other hot topics of the industry
Heitor Klein (ABICALÇADOS): EU-Mercosur brings challenges but will result in gains for all
The words are from Heitor Klein, the man who headed Abicalçados in the last 6 years. As Klein prepares to step down from the Presidency, we took the opportunity to discuss the main trends of the footwear industry and bring you the highlights of that conversation today
A new President for the French leather goods
On the occasion of its general assembly held by the end of June, the French Leather Goods Federation elected to its presidency Jean-Pierre Tolo for a term of three years
Leather industry in Kenya claims export's duty revision
Traders affiliated in the East Africa Hides and Skins Association gathered and renew their demands for a revised export duty on raw hides and skins in the East African market to safeguard the industry
38th International Footwear Conference
The 38th edition of the International Footwear Conference took place in Guangzhou, China in May, gathering together several key players of the industry
The priorities of the new Head of Assocalzaturifici
Siro Badon, the new Assocalzaturifici Chair, explained the guidelines of his mandate focusing on sustainability, education and training and internationalisation
Moda appoints director of footwear
The fashion trade show taking place in Birmingham every February and August is aiming to enhance its footwear segment and has appointed Lisa Govier as director of footwear
Leather Naturally celebrates another milestone
After successfully raising over 1.5 million US dollars to fund a global campaign to promote leather, the Leather Naturally initiative now confirms that it has over 100 members
Gallery sets the bar high for the next edition
Setting itself as an early ordering event, Gallery is expecting a 27% increase in the number of exhibitors and product groups are set to grow by 35% in terms of floor space at the coming July event
Siro Badon appointed Chair of Assocalzaturifici
The Board of Assocalzaturifici, the association representing the Italian footwear manufacturers, has appointed Siro Badon to succeed Annarita Pilotti as the new Chairman. Badon will take on a four-year term
The BFA appoints new CEO
The British Footwear Association announced the appointment of Lucy Reece-Raybould as its new CEO, following from the retirement of John Saunders
BFA announces new CEO
The British Footwear Association (BFA) appointed Lucy Reece-Raybould as the new CEO
World Footwear Congress discusses sustainability
The next edition of the World Footwear Congress is taking place in Naples from the 3rd to the 5th of April. The full program with speakers is now available
Tom Ford will head the CFDA
The CFDA Board ratified Tom Ford as their Chairman. The award-winning fashion designer, film director, screenwriter, and film producer will succeed current Chairwoman Diane von Furstenberg effective from the 1st of June-
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