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Foschini to stop rental payments during South Africa’s lockdown
The South African retailer said it’s stopping rental payments as it takes the hit of the coronavirus outbreak
Chile: Covid-19 is aggravating the situation caused by social instability
The country is still feeling the early stages of Covid-19 diffusion with little more than 3 000 confirmed cases. We spoke with FEDECCAL to understand the impact in the footwear industry
Columbia Sportswear: CEO cuts own salary and employees get regular pay
Tim Boyle, President and CEO of Columbia Sportswear, will be reducing his annual salary to 10 000 US dollars. The company plans to continue to offer regular pay its employees
Hermès reduces proposed dividend
The French luxury goods group said it has decided to reduce its planned 2020 dividend to shareholders in order to implement some measures to response to the coronavirus outbreak
Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags won’t have summer edition
Given the health emergency now impacting many countries, the Riva del Garda Fierecongressi Board of Directors concluded there are no conditions to hold the forthcoming edition of the events
Yue Yuen expands revenue
The Hong-Kong headquartered group has recorded revenue of 10 105 million US dollars in 2019, of which 6 000 were generated by the company’s manufacturing business and 4 105 from the retailing business
New training programmes for TCLF occupations
Partners of the European funded project Erasmus+ “Skills4Smart TCLF Industries 2030 Blueprint” in motion since early 2018 announced education and training programmes
World Footwear Business Conditions Survey: final opportunity to join
The World Footwear Business Conditions Survey is now entering its final stretch. Take this opportunity to share your opinion and join our panel of experts
Fulvia Bacchi from Lineapelle: Sustainability is not a new word for us
During the last edition of Lineapelle we spoke with Fulvia Bacchi, CEO of the trade show and UNIC General Manager. Watch the interview and learn a bit more about the current trends of the leather industry
South Africa-based Edcon struggles amid Covid-19
The clothing, footwear and textiles retailer said it won’t be able to pay suppliers and may not be able to re-open at the end of the 3-week national shutdown to fight the coronavirus spread
Macy’s updates the market in regard to Covid-19
All of the company' stores have been closed since the 18th of March and will remain closed until it is safe to reopen. Company announces that majority of workers will go on furlough beginning this week
Indian exporters urge Government to allow production to continue
The Indian authorities have ordered a lockdown in the country to slow the diffusion of the Coronavirus spread. Now, the exporting companies are asking to Government to allow them to continue operations
Covid-19: impact in Greece
As we continue to cover the impacts of the diffusion of Covi-19 across the world and as countries take several measures to fight it, we bring you all relevant updates. This time from Greece
Portuguese footwear companies move production to masks
Several footwear companies from the north of Portugal are temporarily replacing the production of footwear with the manufacture of technical equipment
Chanel workshops to make face masks
The French-based luxury fashion group said it will launch production of face masks to increment the supply in France, as the coronavirus spreads across the country
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