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JD Sports raises profit forecast

Jan 21, 2021 / United Kingdom

Despite having to deal with many temporary store closures across several territories, JD Sports registered robust demand throughout the second half, including in the months of November and December

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New Generation: meet Ângela Monteiro

Jan 20, 2021 / Portugal

Ângela Monteiro started her academic path in Architecture, but it was in Graphic Design that she felt more at home. Before launching auprès, she also did a post-graduation in Footwear Design, in Barcelona. Today we meet her and her brand auprès

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Merrell and Big Brothers Big Sisters in partnership

Jan 20, 2021 / United States

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) and Merrell are joining forces in a multi-year partnership focused in harnessing the power of being outside, while making it more accessible to more youth. Partnership is on in the US and Canada

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Nike sues nearly 600 websites for selling counterfeit sneakers

Jan 20, 2021 / United States

The US-based sportswear giant has filed a lawsuit against 589 websites allegedly selling counterfeit versions of its Nike and Converse shoes online

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Are you familiar with these different types of B2C marketplaces?

Premium ContentJan 19, 2021 / World Footwear Reports

Each one of us is able to name a few B2C marketplaces and we probably have already tried some to buy our favourite products. But do we know how they can be at the service of our businesses and our brands? Are we familiar with the different types of platforms?

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Can the industry be an art form?

Jan 19, 2021 / Portugal

After a year of pandemic and isolation, it is time to stretch the legs, run, dance and leap into the air to gain perspective, as a new era is upon us. That is how APICCAPS has presented its new Portuguese Shoes campaign

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Portugal: retail closes, manufacturing is functioning as usual

Jan 18, 2021 / Portugal

The country is living in another State of Emergency, at least until the 30th of January. Industry, distribution and schools remain open and functioning as usual. Non-essential retail is once again closed

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UK: online sales growth hits 13-year high

Jan 15, 2021 / United Kingdom

Following an outstanding performance in November, online retail sales growth in December remained high at 37% Year-on-Year (YoY) growth. Online retail sales growth for the full year stands at 36% YoY, resulting in the highest annual growth since 2007

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FIMEC postponed to May 2021

Jan 14, 2021 / Brazil

The Brazil-held FIMEC - International Fair of Leather, Chemical Products, Components, Machines and Equipment for Footwear and Tanneries postponed the date of its next edition to May (4th-6th). The event will be physical

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Gallery SHOES & Fashion postponed to April

Jan 14, 2021 / Germany

Originally scheduled to take place from the 7th to the 9th of March 2021, Gallery SHOES & Fashion will now be taking place after Easter, from the 18th to the 20th of April 2021, at the Areal Böhler in Düsseldorf. The corresponding Showroom Concept has been moved to April as well (16th-20th)

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Brazilian footwear claims anti-dumping against Vietnam and Indonesia

Jan 13, 2021 / Brazil

According to Abicalçados, the Brazilian Footwear Industries Association (Abicalçados), anti-dumping is high on the agenda for 2021, with the renewal of the existing duty over Chinese products, and its expansion to Vietnam and Indonesia

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2020 should be Crocs' best year

Jan 13, 2021 / United States

The brand of casual footwear for women, men, and children, known by its clogs, raised its 2020 revenue guidance and expects accelerated full year 2021 revenue growth of 20% to 25%

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Brazil: Footwear sector to grow 19% in 2021

Jan 12, 2021 / Brazil

The forecast is made by Abicalçados, the Brazilian Footwear Industries Association (Abicalçados), and follows a fall in year 2020 estimated to be around 25%. This placed the production of the Brazilian footwear industry at the same level as the one registered 16 years ago

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Gallery FASHION & Shoes: event will be digital only and have extended duration

Jan 12, 2021 / Germany

With the extension of the lockdown in Germany until the end of the current month, the next edition of Gallery FASHION & Shoes will no longer be able to take place as a physical event at the Areal Böhler. The plans were to run an hybrid edition. Now the event will be digital only

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