Companies
Bangladesh’s new policy to boost exports
The local authorities seem to be focusing on new policies to reinforce the leather goods and footwear manufacturers capacity and in that way boost exports
Xperimental Shoes: overflowing creativity
Célia and Ana Margarida are twin sisters, graduated in brand and product design and are the soul of all Xperimental Shoes footwear
Why would consumers spend more money on shoes?
In most developed countries, it’s easy to find cheap shoes and many stores have a wide variety of models at a cheap price. In Portugal, for example, it’s easy to get shoes for 15 US dollars
Is technology accelerating production and reducing labor?
We have been seeing multiple changes occurring in the footwear industry. Consumers are more demanding than ever and as a consequence, the need to adapt to changes is mandatory for companies in this industry
Are counterfeit products still an issue?
For years counterfeit goods have been an issue for governments and big corporations. The footwear industry is one the most affected by it, especially if we think of athletic footwear
Phoenix Footwear acquires Bueno
The parent group of Trotters and SoftWalk announced the expansion of its brand portfolio with the addition of Bueno
Why choosing a footwear niche can be profitable
Deciding how to approach the market is critical for footwear companies, as it can impact its manufacturing process and its marketing strategies
Schuh with 9% growth in profits
The Livingston-based company has revealed rising profits and sales while announcing full-year results. Schuh continues with its store expansion plan
Gola to enter Japan
The British-based footwear brand is entering the Japanese market with its Spring / Summer 17 collection
Manjerica, deeply inspired by life
A Portuguese brand of leather goods, characterized by distinctive products, with a wide range of unique combinations of shapes, textures and colors
4 alternatives to leather
Leather is probably one of the most used materials in the footwear and the apparel industry. However, new materials are becoming popular
The shoes that glow at night
adidas is showing that it wants to be on the edge of innovation in the footwear industry. The brand is releasing shoes that glow at night. How will consumers react to it?
Cork and footwear, a perfect mixture
Cork is a clever option for footwear producers who wish to create something unique and environmental-friendly. It can also be a very profitable opportunity-
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Footwear Consumer 2030
A study reflecting on the main global consumer trends and the key changes for the footwear industry.
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World Footwear Public Calendar
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