Organisations
A record-breaking 50th edition for SIMAC Tanning Tech
SIMAC Tanning Tech, the Italian exhibition of machinery and technology for the footwear, leather goods and tanning industries, attracted more than 9,000 visitors at its 50th edition
Brazilian footwear production grows between January and July
According to the Brazilian Association of Footwear Industries (Abicalçados), footwear production grew by 3.9% between January and July of 2024, compared to the same period last year
Dune Group founder to be a keynote speaker at the launch of Global Footwear Future Coalition
The Global Footwear Future Coalition, which aims to be a forum for the exchange of knowledge between industry stakeholders, will be launched on the 9th of October. Daniel Rubin, Founder and Executive Chairman of The Dune Group, will be the keynote speaker
AAFA urges US President Biden to prevent potential strikes at the East and Gulf Coast ports
The AAFA is urging the US administration to intervene and prevent strikes at East and Gulf Coast ports. These ports accounted for 53% of all US apparel, footwear and accessories imports in 2023
Leather Naturally announces board changes
The not-for-profit membership association for the leather industry has confirmed Carl Flach for a second term and Mark Roughley for a first term as members of its board of directors
UITIC unveils theme and programme for next Congress
The 22nd edition of the UITIC Congress will be held in Shanghai in August 2025, focusing on the footwear industry’s competitiveness and sustainability in an age of artificial intelligence
Furturmoda announces partnership with IVACE International ahead of the event
To attract a greater number of international companies, the Spanish trade fair has teamed up with the Valencian Institute for Business Competitiveness (IVACE) for the 52nd edition of the event
Italian footwear sector hits the brakes in the first half of the year
The latest snapshot from the Confindustria Accessori Moda Research Centre for Assocalzaturifici shows that the footwear sector saw its turnover, exports and production fall in the first half
Giorgio Possagno is the new General Manager of Assocalzaturifici
The Italian Footwear Manufacturers’ Association (Assocalzaturifici) has unanimously appointed Giorgio Possagno as its new General Manager. He joins the association from Veronafiere S.p.A
German footwear industry at a standstill
The German footwear industry remains cautious, according to the industry association HDS/L, and does not expect an upturn in the second half of the year
Soles4Souls launches its first awareness campaign in the US
The US non-profit Soles4Souls has launched its first national campaign in order to encourage Americans to donate shoes and apparel “that can open the doors of opportunity for millions of people”
Deflationary trend helps revitalise UK fashion retail
The UK fashion retail sector benefited from a deflationary trend in July, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC), giving consumers a temporary respite from recent difficult months
Richard Shetliffe from BFA: we will always look at ways that we can support and offer guidance
We spoke to Richard Shetliffe, a veteran of the footwear and accessories industry who was appointed CEO of the British Footwear Association a few months ago, to discuss the role of the association in light of the various challenges facing the UK industry
Upward trend in Vietnamese exports of leather, footwear and handbags
Based on positive results so far, Vietnam’s exports of leather, footwear and handbags could reach 26 to 27 billion USD by the end of the year, according to Lefaso
Shift towards Streamlined Production Lines is Anticipated
In this edition of the survey, we asked our experts about their opinion on which technology – from a pre-selected list – is most likely to revolutionize the footwear industry in the coming years. Read all about it now-
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Footwear Consumer 2030
A study reflecting on the main global consumer trends and the key changes for the footwear industry.
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World Footwear Public Calendar
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