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Kizik files patent infringement lawsuit against Skechers
HandsFree Lab, the parent company of Kizik, has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Skechers regarding the Hands Free Slip-ins line. The California-based company intends to “aggressively challenge” the allegations
Soles4Souls raises over 393 thousand USD in its annual fundraiser
The Nashville-based non-profit organisation has raised over 393 821 US dollars at its annual fundraiser, enabling it to provide more than 24 000 homeless students with a pair of shoes
Latest developments in Trump’s tariffs policies
Now that Trump’s self-imposed deadline for the 1st of August has been reached, we present the latest update on tariff policies, highlighting the main concerns for the fashion industry
Deckers reports strong start to fiscal year 2026
Despite a trade environment marked by uncertainty, the US-based company has reported a strong first quarter performance, with net sales growing by 16.9% year-on-year
US-EU framework tariff deal reached just ahead of deadline
The US will impose a 15% tariff on most EU imports, half the rate initially threatened. The deal includes 600 billion USD of EU investment in the US and 750 billion USD of EU purchases of American energy and defence products
Trump announces tariff deal with Japan
The US President announced a "massive" trade agreement with Japan, setting reciprocal tariffs of 15% on Japanese exports to the US. The deal includes auto tariffs at the same level
Genesco and Wrangler sign a multiyear licensing agreement
Genesco and the denim and lifestyle brand have signed a multi-year licensing agreement, whereby the former will design, source, and market footwear under the Wrangler brand
Andy Polk from the Footwear Innovation Foundation: changing the industry from reactive to visionary
We spoke to Andy Polk, Executive Director of the Footwear Innovation Foundation and Vice President of the FDRA, to learn more about the newly established Foundation and its most recent initiative, the Footwear LaunchPad
US and Indonesia reach tariff deal
Both the US President Donald Trump and the Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said that the tariffs faced by the Southeast Asian country would be reduced from 32% to 19%
Allbirds signs three new distribution agreements
As part of its strategy to achieve long-term, scalable growth in overseas markets, the US-based footwear brand has signed three new distribution agreements covering several countries in the Eurasian region
Converse set to welcome new President and CEO
Jared Carver, the current CEO and President of the Converse brand, is expected to step down. Nike veteran Aaron Cain is allegedly set to take on the leadership role
Trump intensifies trade tensions with the EU and Mexico
Tensions are rising over trade after US President Donald Trump sent letters to the European Union (EU) and Mexico threatening to impose a 30% tariff on their goods from the 1st of August
Trump’s 50% tariff threat to Brazil raises alarm in footwear industry
Donald Trump has threatened Brazil with a 50% tariff starting on the 1st of August over charges against its former right-wing president Jair Bolsonaro. The Brazilian footwear industry has already voiced its concern
Eva Haak from AMI: Polymers in Footwear 2025 spotlights innovation and networking
We spoke to Eva Haak, Conference Production Manager at AMI’s Polymers in Footwear Conference. We learned more about this year’s event, which will happen in Portland on July 16th and 17th
US President postpones reciprocal tariffs but announces new country-specific rates
Donald Trump has officially delayed imposing higher tariffs on US imports until the 1st of August, and has sent letters to 14 countries detailing the levies they face, including Japan and Korea-
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