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Messe Frankfurt launches first African event
In 2017, Texworld, Apparel Sourcing and Texprocess will celebrate their premières at Africa Sourcing & Fashion Week in Ethiopia
Arcopédico develops new groundbreaking study
After more than 50 years producing anatomical footwear the Portugal-based company Ropar, owner of the Arcopédico brand, decided to get back to the laboratories
FFANY announces retailer of the year
Shopbop.com was the company chosen. The online retail company will be recognized later this month at the shoe industry’s annual breast cancer fundraiser event, the FFANY Shoes on Sale
Foot Locker scholar athletes program kicks off
The Foot Locker Foundation, the charitable arm of Foot Locker, announced the launch of its 2016-2017 Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Program
Ferragamo posts declining revenue
The Italy-based group posted first semester revenue of 710 million euros, registering a decrease (both in current and constant exchange rates) compared to similar period last year
Vietnam is the new challenge for the Mexican footwear industry
That is the belief of the Chamber of the Footwear Industry of the State of Guanajuato (CICEG), which presented a new study on the TPP impacts on the footwear industry in Mexico
LVMH acquires stake in Rimowa
A major stake (80%) of the German premium luggage maker, known for its lightweight suitcases, was acquired by the French-based luxury house
Steve Rendle to become new VF CEO
Current CEO Eric Wiseman to Remain Executive Chairman. The new CEO will start in his role effective from 1st January 2017
A 16-hour handmade embroidered sneakers
Portugal-based Josefinas presented the new Rose Couture special edition. Each rose, created entirely by hand, takes over 16 hours to be embroidered in the sneaker, giving new life to a traditional Portuguese craft
adidas presents the first product created in its Germany-based Speedfactory
The running model Future M.F.G was introduced by the brand as a combination of high-tech work with quality craftsmanship
Strong sales reported by Nike
The Oregon-based sportswear giant reported double-digit currency-neutral revenue growth internationally in the first quarter and a 6% revenue growth in North America
Parfois aims to have 30 stores in Romania
The Portugal-based company just opened a new store in the country, increasing to seven the number of local points of sale. The store is located in Parklake, the new shopping center in Bucharest-
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