Companies

Tod’s new manufacturing plant

Jan 10, 2018 / Italy

Italy-based luxury group Tod’s inaugurated its new factory in the small town of Arquata del Tronto in the Le Marche region of Italy at the end of December

Community Companies Footwear Italy Shoes Tods

Crocs increases fourth quarter guidance

Jan 8, 2018 / United States

The US-based casual footwear company has updated its guidance for the fourth quarter and full year ended on the 31st of December. Crocs is more optimistic about its performance

Companies Crocs Footwear Shoes United States

Growth of Indonesian footwear exports is expected to remain below 10% year-on-year in 2018. At least this is the believe of Sigit Murwito, Executive Director of the Indonesian Footwear Association (Aprisindo)

Companies Exports Footwear Indonesia Shoes

Portuguese exports grow for 8 consecutive years

Jan 4, 2018 / Portugal

Since 2010 Portuguese footwear exports increased by 50% from 1 297 million euros in that year to a new record of 1 923 million euros in 2016. In the first half of 2017 positive growth continued

Companies Exports Footwear International Trade Portugal World Footwear Yearbook

Macy’s with solid holidays season

Jan 4, 2018 / United States

The Cincinnati-based company reported positive sales for November and December. The cost saving strategy continues in place with the company aiming to reinvest the savings of 300 million US dollars back into the business

Companies Macys Online Retail United States

Japanese imports slow down

Jan 2, 2018 / Japan

The Japanese market is one of the most important ones for footwear companies. Imports of footwear by this Asian country registered a decline of 5.1% in the first semester of 2017

Companies Footwear Imports Japan Shoes World Footwear Yearbook

Uzbekistan exports to cross a new threshold

Dec 28, 2017 / Uzbekistan

As the year is about to close the local Association of Leather and Footwear Producers is estimating the yearly value of exports of the leather and footwear companies year to exceed 110 million US dollars

Companies Exports Footwear Shoes Uzbekistan

Tapestry reinforces management

Dec 28, 2017 / United States

The New York-based luxury house has appointed Doreen Toben and Anne Gates to its Board of Directors. These appointments to the Board bring the total membership to ten. New international managers were also announced

Companies Footwear Management Tapestry United States

Ferragamo opens new workshop near Florence

Dec 27, 2017 / Italy

The Italy-based luxury brand Salvatore Ferragamo has opened a leather workshop in its Osmannoro centre, near Florence. This new facility will be focused on producing new products and researching new styles and materials

Companies Ferragamo Footwear Italy Production Shoes Training

Largest footwear importer slows down

Dec 26, 2017 / United States

The world’s largest importer, the US, reduced its imports in 2016. The trend continues with a slight decrease in value terms (-1.7%) occurred in the first semester of the current year

Companies Footwear Imports United States World Footwear Yearbook

Louboutin wins trademark battle in India

Dec 22, 2017 / India

The French luxury footwear and fashion designer was awarded a compensation of 156 078 US dollars in damages and a permanent injunction against two shoe dealers for the infringement of its red sole trademark

Companies Design India Legal Louboutin Shoes

New collaborative project presented by the Portuguese industry

Dec 21, 2017 / Portugal

The FAMEST project was formally presented by the Portuguese Footwear and Fashion Cluster last November

Companies Equipment and Machinery Footwear Footwear Components Innovation Investment Kyaia Leather Leather goods Portugal

Mexico: focus on international development

Dec 20, 2017 / Mexico

Back in November the Mexican authorities have underlined their commitment to promote the region of Guanajuato as an important hub for the worldwide footwear industry

Companies Exports Footwear Mexico Shoes

20th UITIC Congress in Porto: Submit your idea

Dec 19, 2017 / UITIC

Following a long lasting tradition the UITIC Congress will present innovative projects and technologies for the footwear industry, and now innovators are invited to present their ideas on a “call for papers”

Companies Organisations Portugal UITIC

Under Armour together with Team Canada

Dec 19, 2017 / Canada

The Canadian Olympic Committee announced Under Armour as the Official High Performance Footwear Supplier for their Team Canada for the next eight years

Canada Companies Footwear Partnerships Under Armour

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