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UNIDO and Huajian Group promote sustainable development in Africa

Sep 5, 2017 / Africa
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Huajian Group agreed to work together to promote vocational and technical education and training in Africa

Cole Haan builds up presence in China

Sep 5, 2017 / China
The global lifestyle and accessories brand and retailer announced a long-term retail, wholesale and e-commerce distribution agreement with a subsidiary company of Sitoy Group Holdings Limited

Gallione named President of Journeys retail division

Sep 5, 2017 / United States
Genesco, the parent company, has named Mario Gallione President Of its Journeys Retail Division

adidas releases beer proof sneakers

Sep 4, 2017 / Germany
Crafted in Germany, these limited-edition München shoes, were announced by adidas as a classic design re-imagined in the spirit of Oktoberfest

Asics steps up India expansion

Sep 4, 2017 / India
The Japan-based sportswear company has announced its plans to add over 20 mono-brand stores in India by next year

Ross Stores joins Hurricane Harvey relief efforts

Sep 1, 2017 / United States
The California-based retailer has announced a 400 000 US dollars donation to the American Red Cross to assist with disaster relief efforts in Texas and Louisiana for the thousands of people impacted by Hurricane Harvey

Dr. Martens boots recalled due to hazard involved

Sep 1, 2017 / United States
Dr. Martens recalled more than 30 000 vegan boots in the United States and Canada after discovering that the shoes could expose users to the toxic chemical benzidine

Vans and Karl Lagerfeld in collaboration

Aug 31, 2017 / United States
The launch of an exclusive Vans x Karl Lagerfeld capsule collection for Fall 2017, featuring 12 styles was just announced by the two brands

Sales improvement at Shoe Carnival

Aug 30, 2017 / United States
Despite announcing a better sales trend for the quarter, the US-based footwear company has reported declining sales for the semester. Net income is also down

A fresh and powerful wind from Düsseldorf

Aug 30, 2017 / Germany
That’s the way Igedo described the first edition of the new Gallery Shoes event. According to the same source, feedback is positive from exhibitors, buyers and press

Sales up by 8.7% at Caleres

Aug 29, 2017 / United States
The management highlighted the solid sales improvement across the business. Net earnings keep on the up side as well

Grendene satisfied with new set of results

Aug 29, 2017 / Brazil
The Brazil-based company has announced net revenue up by 8.1% in the second quarter and up by 7.6% in the first semester. Given the context the company is satisfied with the results

Is the footwear industry in a new phase?

Aug 22, 2017 / World Footwear Yearbook
After sustained growth over the last decade, worldwide footwear exports have fallen (in volume and in value) over the last two years. Asia is still the powerhouse of the industry but has lost pace and Europe gained ground. Are we at the verge of a new phase?

Iconic Take II: For men only

Aug 22, 2017 / Portugal
Iconic is the Portuguese Shoes Campaign for 2017. So far, actress Victoria Guerra has been on spotlight giving life to six icons summarizing the history of an industry. Now is time for the men

First edition of Gallery Shoes

Aug 21, 2017 / Germany
Fully booked and extended by two additional temporary lightweight halls installed especially for the event, the first edition of Gallery Shoes will be opening its doors at the Areal Böhler in Düsseldorf from the 27th to the 29th of August
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