Organisations
GDS presents 2016/2017 autumn/winter trends
From the 10th to 12th of February the international shoe sector will be meeting in Düsseldorf for the 121st edition of the GDS – Global Destination for Shoes & Accessories. Just under 800 brands will present their collections for the new season
Pitti Uomo with record-breaking edition
The organization of the Florence-based trade fair has announced another record-breaking edition event. 1 219 brands attended Pitti Immagine Uomo
AAFA names Rick Helfenbein President & CEO
The American Apparel & Footwear Association Board of Directors announced that Rick Helfenbein, an experienced apparel and footwear executive and current AAFA Chairman, will take on the role of President and CEO starting on the 15th of February
Two Ten Footwear Foundation raises record funds
The US-based charitable foundation announced that it raised 3.15 million US dollars with its 2015 VIP Dinner, Auction and Annual Gala. Money will be used in its activities with the community
FICE nominates Executive President
During the last Executive Committee and General Assembly of 2015, the Federation of Spanish Footwear Industries (FICE) has announced that Jose Monzonis Salvia will add the Executive Presidency of the Federation to its current role as Executive Secretariat
DSW with management changes
The Ohio-based company has announced its CEO transition. The footwear retailer has named Roger Rawlins as new CEO, succeeding Mike MacDonald who is retiring
Italy to continue investing in the Russian market
The statement occurred as the Italian Footwear Association reflected on the last edition of the Obuv Mir Koži trade fair. Italian exports to the region are showing a downward trend
Nike announces new plan to reduce its environmental footprint
The US-based sportswear giant announced a commitment to reach 100% renewable energy in company owned and operated facilities by 2025 and a new collaboration with the MIT
Vlasta Mayerova, General-Secretary of the Czech Footwear and Leather Association, live on World Footwear
We took the opportunity to know a bit more about the Czech footwear industry and its current state, while reflecting on its future challenges
Rack Room Shoes donates 1.1 million US dollars
The US-based footwear retailer continues to support children in need through their annual campaign Shoes That Fit. The highest donation to date has been registered
The balance of the 80th edition of theMICAM
The latest edition of theMICAM closed on the 4th of September, registering 30 801 visitors, including 16 480 coming from abroad
A new appointment for footwear associations
For the first time, this September’s edition of theMICAM will bring together around a table representatives of Footwear Associations and Federations from different countries of the world
Jose Monzonis Salvia, FICE’s new General Manager, live on World Footwear
We took the opportunity to know a bit more about Jose Monzonis Salvia and to talk about his expectations for the footwear industry
News and Trends at GDS
At its next edition GDS - Global Destination for Shoes & Accessories in Düsseldorf (Germany) will present new locations, the latest trends and the Best of Bloggers
Assocalzaturifici with a new Chair
Annarita Pilotti becomes the first woman to chair the Italian Footwear Association-
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Footwear Consumer 2030
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UNIT Publishing House
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Fotoshoe
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