Footwear
Colombian footwear industry struggles with labour shortage
2022 was a good year for the Colombian footwear industry, says ACICAM. But rising costs and, especially, the labour shortage might slow down production in 2023
AAFA applauds nine-month extension of tariff exemption
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) praised the Biden administration's decision of extending exclusions for many of the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on Chinese imports
adidas opens first-ever Terrex store in Canada
The company has opened its first Canadian Terrex store in the outdoor hub of Vancouver, Kitsilano, offering access to the full line of its outdoor-specific brand's high-end outdoor gear
Rosana Perán Bazán (Fice & Pikolinos): price is a short-term advantage but added value is forever
Watch the interview with Rosana Perán Bazán, FICE President & Grupo Pikolinos Vice-President. We had a nice conversation with Rosana to understand the state of the footwear industry in Spain, and discuss some of the pressing issues of the footwear industry
Mexico: footwear imports grow five times faster than local production
According to the Chamber of the Footwear Industry of the State of Guanajuato (CICEG), 35% of the footwear worn by Mexicans is imported. This figure will most likely continue to increase
Portuguese Shoe Museum hosts exhibition on sustainability
The exhibition 'Trend or Future? Footwear and Sustainability' introduces the public to materials, products and innovative actions that point towards a more sustainable footwear production
Skechers expands presence in Ireland with the opening of a flagship store
The US-based company has opened a flagship store on Dublin's Grafton Street, located in one of Ireland’s busiest districts, to showcase its range of offerings and comfort technologies
Cost of merchandise and raw materials is the main concern of the industry
In the current edition of World Footwear Business Conditions Survey, problems associated with the cost of merchandise and raw materials account for more than 80% of responses relating to the main difficulties felt by the footwear industry
Brazilian footwear production to grow at a lower rate in 2023
As the year closes with an estimated growth of 3%, Brazil's footwear production rate is expected to decline to 1.6% in 2023 due to the macroeconomic slowdown and the gradual return of China to the global market
Indian's leather footwear exports grew by 32%
From April to October 2022, India's leather footwear exports rose by 32%, year-over-year, reaching 1.46 billion USD. This segment represented about 45% of total India's leather exports
Mizuno's Innovation Centre in full swing
After three years since the announcement of the investment, the Osaka-based sportswear company reported that its Innovation Centre, called Mizuno Engine, is now operating
UK Boxing Day footfall declines by 15.3% over pre-pandemic levels
On a comparable basis to 2019, UK in-store footfall was down by 15.3% this past Boxing Day, mostly due to rail strikes, travel disruptions and the rising cost-of-living, says RetailNext
Under Armour appoints new CEO
The Baltimore-based company has announced the appointment of the current President of Marriot International, Stephanie Linnartz, to the role of President and Chief Executive Officer
Scotch & Soda announces new footwear licensee
The Amsterdam-based fashion brand has signed a worldwide licensing deal with Bos Group International for the design, production and distribution of the brand’s footwear collections
Employment in the sector not expected to grow in 2023
According to the perspectives of the most recent edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey, conducted in November, employment in the footwear industry should stabilize or decrease in the next few months-
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