Footwear
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
Stable sales at DSW
The Ohio-based footwear and accessories retailer, announced financial results for the thirteen week period ended on the 29th of April. First quarter sales increased by 1.4%
How design is passing on to consumers
Customization is a trend encouraging some footwear companies to offer new services to clients, in which they can design their own shoes
Sue Rechner new Merrell’s President
She will report directly to the Wolverine Outdoor and Lifestyle Group President, Todd Spaletto, who recently joined Wolverine Worldwid from The North Face
Declining sales by Genesco
The Tennessee-based group has announced sales down by 1% during the first quarter of the year, as a result of numerous challenges
Why footwear startups could be a threat
Flexibility allows footwear startups to easily adapt to the market, but is it enough to pose a serious threat to established companies in this industry?
Challenges & opportunities in sourcing countries
With the demographic & economic changes that are occurring, will China remain as the main sourcing country for footwear?
4 innovative companies in the footwear business
It’s not easy to grasp a slice of the footwear market, especially against big players. However, some companies are playing a bold game
Eco Friendly Shoes - a profitable opportunity
Many footwear startups and professionals have realized that following consumer preferences can be highly profitable. In fact, we’re not talking only about aesthetics and comfort, but other features that consumers are demanding in their shoes, such as eco-friendly materials
How 3D printing is slowly changing footwear
It's starting to be difficult to talk about innovation without mentioning 3D printing. The hype about this technology keeps increasing as many believe it will impact the way society and companies work
Daniela Catraia creates footwear with architectural inspiration
Daniela Catraia is a young Portuguese footwear designer, graduated in both Architecture and in Footwear Design. Her creations share her name
Footwear industry in Mexico faces shortage of workers
The industry in Jalisco faces a deficit of roughly 2 000 trained workers. At least, that is the belief of the CICEJ's new President, José Isabel Arias Frías-
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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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