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From Fashion to Factory: A New Technological Age
The theme of the 20th UITIC Congress was selected to reflect the current moment of constant technological change impacting the worldwide industries and to reflect on its influence in the footwear industry
Extra days with factory visits
The UITIC Congress will offer a perfect combination of presentations by worldwide renowned speakers (one day and a half) and visits to some of the most technologically advanced footwear companies (1 day). Two extra days of visits to Portuguese companies were added to the programme
UBM changes its New York trade event calendar
In partnership with Accessories Council, UBM Fashion is making two key changes in the New York tradeshow lineup. They aim to create new and more efficient business opportunities for both brands and retailers, mirroring underlying trends in fashion and retail
Minimum wage in Cambodia increases 180% in six years
Trade union representatives, government officials and footwear and garment workers in Cambodia have agreed on an increase in the minimum monthly wage for next year. In just six years labor costs have increased significantly in the country
Kenya wants to scrap import duty on raw leather
The African country plans to remove the duty on raw leather imports. The local authorities aim to promote more addition of value in the local manufacturing process
Double-digit revenue growth for LVMH
One of the world’s leading luxury products group, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton recorded a 14% increase in revenue for the first nine months of 2017. Organic revenue grew by 12% compared to the similar period in 2016
Coach is changing name to Tapestry
The New York-based design house of modern luxury accessories is changing its corporate name to Tapestry Inc. at the end of the month, a bid to broaden its image after acquiring the Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman brands
New training programme on Luxury Footwear Manufacturing
The Erasmus+ High-End Shoe project partners presented the main project outcomes and outputs, namely the Luxury Footwear Manufacturing Technician profile and corresponding training programme
António, a handmade story
Two sisters belonging to a 2nd generation of a family of leather goods manufacturers decided to honour their father giving his name to the brand they created. And then a new leather goods brand was born in Portugal
Pink is the new Timberland's color
The US-based manufacturer and retailer of outdoors wear just released pink boots in support of breast cancer awareness
Programme of the 20th UITIC Congress announced
In a joint press conference held in Milan, during LINEAPELLE, the UITIC Executive Committee, APICCAPS and CTCP presented the 20th edition of the UITIC Congress, taking place in Porto in 2018
adidas opens footwear lab in Japan
The Germany-based brand has announced the opening of a new facility in Japan dedicated to development activities. It is the first center of this kind by adidas in the Asian country-
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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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