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Can fashion change its calendar?

Feb 12, 2016 / World
The current dates in place for fashion shows and related events can change as the result of recent news. Burberry has announced a small revolution for its calendar of events

Michael Kors with 6.3% revenue growth

Feb 11, 2016 / United States
The global luxury lifestyle brand announced the results for the third quarter of the 2015 fiscal year

APICCAPS launches new Portuguese Soul platform

Feb 10, 2016 / Portugal
Last December, APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear, Components and Leather Goods Manufacturers’ Association, launched the 10th edition of the Portuguese Soul magazine

Columbia Sportswear’s Chinese joint venture appoints GM

Feb 10, 2016 / China
The US-based company and the subsidiary of Swire Pacific Limited announced the appointment of Jason Zhu as General Manager of their China joint venture - Columbia Sportswear Commercial (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.

European Commission to launch a public consultation regarding China MES status

Feb 9, 2016 / European Union
Plans to conduct a consultation with the interested stakeholders on China’s request for Market Economy Status (MES) has been announced by the EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström

Nike grants 1.6 million US dollars to support students

Feb 8, 2016 / United States
Nike and the Nike School Innovation Fund awarded a total of 1.6 million US dollars in grants to 71 Oregon high schools

Portugal on its way to organise the XX UITIC Congress

Feb 5, 2016 / Portugal
The Congress of the International Union of Shoe Industry Technicians (UITIC) returns to Europe in its next edition due to be held in 2018

Highlights at the forthcoming GDS

Feb 5, 2016 / Germany
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

Skechers is Company of the Year

Feb 4, 2016 / United States
Skechers has been named 2015 Company of the Year and honored with a design excellence award in the Athleisure category. Awards were attributed by the trade publication Footwear Plus

Kohl's with flat sales

Feb 4, 2016 / United States
The specialty department store total sales increasing by 0.8% in the fourth quarter and 1.0% for fiscal 2015

Tennis Canada and Fila announce major national partnership

Feb 4, 2016 / Canada
As part of the partnership Fila will become official athletic apparel and footwear partner of Tennis Canada

Tata International to reinforce presence in North America

Feb 3, 2016 / North America
One of the key manufacturers and exporters of leather footwear has decided to reduce its dependence on Europeans countries and focus on markets in North America and in the Southern hemisphere

Christian Louboutin with capsule edition for Moda Operandi

Feb 3, 2016 / United States
As part of its 5th anniversary celebration, luxury e-commerce site Moda Operandi has paired with five designers to create limited edition and exclusive capsule collections

Kevin Plank donates 5 million US dollars to the Baltimore community

Feb 3, 2016 / United States
Under Armour's CEO donation is aimed to the new East Baltimore community center. The US-based footwear giant is also contributing with 1.3 million US dollars

Growth of footwear exports to continue in Vietnam

Feb 1, 2016 / Vietnam
According to several agency news in the Asian country, the local Government and the Industry’s association have confirmed robust development of the exports of footwear and related items in 2015
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