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Business leader of GORE-TEX® Footwear Sport and Outdoor live on World Footwear
The interview follows the recent announcement of an innovative GORE-TEX footwear technology
schuhkurier with a special edition dedicated to GDS
The German footwear magazine issued a new edition focusing on the next edition of the GDS trade fair
Luís Onofre wins award for designer of the year
It is the first time that a designer working exclusively on shoes and accessories wins a designer award in Portugal
Disputes in South China Sea impact footwear industry
Footwear factories operating in Vietnam halted production and shut their doors after anti-China protests
Steve Madden announces 9.2% increase in net sales
New York city based company announced net sales growth of 9.2% for the first quarter of 2014. Net income for the period is stable at 2013 level
adidas to let customers put Instagram photos on their shoes
The Germany based brand has announced that by the end of summer a new APP for iPhone and Android phones will allow Instagram photos to be printed on their shoes
Workers at a footwear factory in Vietnam hospitalized after drinking water
Employees of Taiwan-invested Hong Fu Vietnam Footwear Company were hospitalized with poisoning after drinking water at work
Pharrell Williams supports FromOneHandToAnOTHER
The American artist is taking an active part in the campaign by releasing an array of unique items on a new eBay auction to help underprivileged children
Vibram settles a 3.75 million USD lawsuit over shoes with alleged health benefits
The maker of the famous FiveFingers barefoot-style running shoes has agreed to a multi-million dollar settlement over the shoes’ declared health benefits
South Africa footwear imports with slight growth
In 2013 South Africa footwear imports reached 211.1 million pairs valued at 948.8 million USD, growing 4.2% and 1.1% from 2012, respectively. Exports stabilized at 2012 levels
Italy based Geox announced 6.6% decline in sales
In 2013 Geox net sales totaled 754.2 million euros, a 6.6% decrease compared to 807.6 million euros in 2012. Net income was -29.7 million euros, sinking from the 10.0 million euros result in 2012
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-
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