Organisations
Horacio Moschetto (CIC): we aim to adapt and position the Argentine footwear sector as a global benchmark
We spoke to Horacio Moschetto, who has headed the Chamber of the Footwear Industry from Buenos Aires since 2003. We discussed the current challenges and opportunities for Argentina’s footwear sector
AAFA calls on ILA and USMX to resume negotiations
The trade body is calling on the ILA and the USMX to negotiate to avoid a strike that would further disrupt the East and Gulf Coast ports in an already challenging global supply chain environment
FDRA calls for tariff reform following US election
FDRA President Matt Priest seeks to dialogue with the Trump administration to address tariffs on footwear goods, aiming to reduce household expenses and protect over 300,000 jobs in all 50 US states
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Giovanna Ceolini elected as the new President of the Confindustria Accessori Moda
Confindustria Accessori Moda, the federation of the Italian footwear, leather goods, fur and tanning sectors, has elected Giovanna Ceolini as its new President
Kering and Centre for Sustainable Fashion launch new governance programme
Launched by Kering and the Center for Sustainable Fashion, “Governance for Tomorrow” is a three-year programme that aims to bring together experts from different sectors to develop alternative governance models in luxury fashion
Rosana Perán Bazán will continue at the helm of FICE
Rosana Perán Bazán's role as President of the Spanish Federation of Footwear Industries (FICE) was renewed at the association’s recent General Assembly. She first took up the role in 2022
Domestic demand drives growth in Brazil’s footwear sector
In the first nine months of 2024, Brazil’s footwear industry produced over 671 million pairs, up 4.8% from 2023. Increased footwear consumption helped create over 14,500 jobs in the sector
US holiday spending expected to reach new record this year
US consumers are expected to spend a record average of 902 USD per person on gifts, food, decorations and other seasonal items during the winter holidays, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF)
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Brazilian footwear exports show slight signs of recovery as export declines ease
Brazilian footwear exports fell by 7% in volume and 3.3% in value in September, but there are signs of stabilisation as growth picks up in key markets such as Argentina and the US
FDRA launches new tool to enhance supply chain mapping for footwear brands
FDRA launches new tool to help footwear brands map their entire supply chain, from raw materials to final assembly, ensuring compliance with new regulations on sustainability and forced labour
Abicalçados launches campaign against growing footwear piracy in Brazil
Abicalçados' anti-piracy campaign aims to gather information to combat physical distribution networks and emphasise the dangers that counterfeit footwear poses to society as a whole
European leather industry presents evidence against the inclusion of leather in the EUDR
A new study commissioned by COTANCE and UNIC shows that leather does not directly cause deforestation and that its inclusion in the EUDR could lead to job losses, supply chain disruptions and higher emissions
The EU Commission proposes a one-year delay in the implementation of anti-deforestation law
The European Commission is proposing a one-year delay in the entry into force of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), responding to calls from several global partners-
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