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Green Boots: sustainability first
In an era of eco interests, a Portuguese brand re-invented tradition, allying innovation and environmental concerns to an historic model
Kobi Levi exhibition at the Northampton Museum & Art Gallery
A new exhibition showcasing innovative and intriguing work by the international shoe designer will go on display at the Northampton Museum & Art Gallery from May 24
361 Degrees International announces profit down by 70%
In 2013 Hong Kong based 361 Degrees International Limited registered turnover of 419.4 million euros, down 27.6% from 2012. Profit declined significantly, and was only one third of what was registered in 2012
Portuguese footwear brands partner with fashion designers
Portuguese footwear industry in association with national designers, allying know how with creativity, to seduce more customers
Vietnam footwear industry reports 21.9% growth on exports
The General Statistics Office of Vietnam (GSO) announced 21.9% growth for footwear exports during the period January to April 2014. The industry aims to achieve an annual increase in sales of 20% to reach the barrier of 12 billion USD
Spanish footwear industry with record exports
In 2013, Spanish footwear exports reached a record value of 2 286 million euros, a 9.1% growth from 2012. Exported quantities decreased 0.9% and now reach 139 million pairs, which resulted in an average price of 16.34 euros
SKECHERS with 21% growth on net sales
The American company registered net sales of 546.5 million USD in the first quarter of 2014, growing 21.0% from 451.6 million USD in the same period in 2013. Net earnings for the first quarter of 2014 reached 31 million USD up 363.5% compared to 6.7 million USD last year
New sneaker culture exhibition at the Bata Shoe Museum
Out of the Box: The Rise of Sneaker Culture is an exhibition focusing on the history of sneaker culture from the 19th century until the present day and displays over 120 models
APICCAPS launches new fashion and lifestyle TV channel
The new platform is available at www.portugueseshoestv.pt and is dedicated to the promotion of Portuguese footwear, covering the latest fashion news
United States footwear imports with slow growth
In 2013, the United States (US), the largest footwear importer, bought 2 338 million pairs of shoes abroad, valued at 25 317 million USD, a 2% and 4% increase compared to 2012, respectively. Value of exports increased 5.8% notwithstanding relative stability registered in quantities
Chinese giant manufacturer Yue Yuen with 7.1% decline in profit
The group announced turnover of 7 583 million USD for 2013, up 4.1% compared to 7 281 million USD in the previous period. Total net profit amounted to 434.8 million USD in 2013, down 7.1% compared to 467.9 million USD in the same period last year
New Balance Foundation offers a 300 000 USD challenge to charity
To help kick off the 30th anniversary of Camp Sunshine, a retreat for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families, the American foundation has offered to match all gifts from donors
Italian footwear industry shows signs of recovery
In 2013 Italy’s footwear exports increased 2.5% in volume and 5.6% in value, and reached 220 million pairs valued at 8 073 million euros. The Italian industry managed to invert the deterioration on exports registered in 2012 and seems to be on the growth path again. Average price of the Italian footwear was up by 3.1% and now reaches 36.73 euros
Workers strike in China at one of the largest footwear manufacturers
Workers at a Chinese factory owned by Yue Yuen Industrial (Holdings) Limited, a key supplier to some of the world's footwear giants, were on strike several days in a dispute over benefits
SKECHERS named fashion brand of the year
SKECHERS USA Inc. was named Fashion Footwear Brand of the Year at the latest The Footwear Industry Awards, an achievement that completes a year with multiple industry awards-
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