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Cambodia’s preferential access to the EU market partially withdraw
The European Commission has decided to withdraw part of the tariff preferences granted to Cambodia under the EU’s Everything But Arms’ (EBA) trade scheme due to the serious and systematic violations of the human rights principles
Gallery Shoes to go ahead as planned
Following intensive consultation and with the backing of the Federal Association of German Shoe Retailers (BDSE) and The Federal Association of the German Footwear and Leather Goods Industry (HDS/L), Gallery Shoes will go ahead
Sustainability: consumers care but aren't prepared to pay more
Sustainability is one of the most discussed topics of the moment, so in the first edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey we have asked our experts about sustainability and consumers
Why Portugal?
APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear Association, launched the “Why Portugal?” campaign. Watch the video here
Wolverine with highest quarterly growth of the year
Mid-teens revenue growth from Merrell and Sperry in the fourth quarter drives good performance of the group. As a result, Wolverine recorded the highest quarterly growth of the year
Simac closes with optimism
According to organisers the event closed with excellent attendance despite uncertainty on the eve of the fair
World Footwear Business Conditions Survey reveals signs of optimism
According to an online survey conducted by the World Footwear in the end of December the industry is optimistic about the footwear business and expect quantities and prices to increase in the next six months
Puma with record sales
All regions and all product divisions were up by double digit rates, resulting in a 20.6% increase in total revuene. This made 2019 the best year in Puma's history
Micam closes 89th edition with a 5% drop in attendance
The International Footwear Show promoted by Assocalzaturifici recorded a slight drop (-5%) in the numbers of visitors who, over the four-day event, were able to visit 1 205 companies exhibiting (628 Italian and 577 foreign)
Wolverine Worldwide with new leadership appointments
Joelle Grunberg will serve as Global President of Sperry and Tom Kennedy to serve as Global President of the Wolverine brand
Portuguese Footwear Industry launches Immersive Summer Programme
APICCAPS and CTCP joined forces to create an immersive experience which will make Portugal the home of a ground-breaking experience in the summer
Vibram and Pensole with multi-year partnership
The rubber soles manufacturer has signed a multi-year partnership agreement with Pensole Academy which should kick off in the current year
Caleres anticipates 3% decline in sales
The US-based footwear company reported preliminary fourth quarter consolidated net sales and is anticipating a 3% decline. Implications of the Coronavirus are still being assessed
Golden Goose with major investment from Permira Funds
A company backed by Permira funds has agreed to acquire Carlyle’s majority stake in Golden Goose-
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