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Tamil Nadu to get heavy investment from Taiwan

Feb 3, 2020 / India

According to what is being reported by Times of India, 2 major Taiwanese investments are taking place in Tamil Nadul, in India

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Toms appoints new CEO

Feb 3, 2020 / United States

Magnus Wedhammar, former GM of Sanuk, a footwear brand belonging to the portfolio of Deckers Outdoor Corporation, was appointed as Toms' new CEO

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JCPenney expands leadership team

Feb 3, 2020 / United States

The Texas-based company announced the appointment of six Vice Presidents, each bringing years of leadership, innovation, and expertise to JCPenney

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All you need to know about the Footwear Industry

Jan 31, 2020 / World Footwear Yearbook

Watch a video with some of the World Footwear 2019 Yearbook main conclusions

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Kastel opens Norway's first self-service shoe shop

Jan 31, 2020 / Norway

In collaboration with Touchtech and fashion online platform Miinto, Kastel offers customers an interactive solution that makes it possible to shop without the presence of store employees

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Get to know Portugal's plan for sustainability

Jan 30, 2020 / Portugal

The Portuguese Footwear, Components, Leather Goods Manufacturers' Association has presented the new Action Plan of the Footwear Cluster for Sustainability

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Deckers Brands reports dynamic quarter

Jan 30, 2020 / United States

In the third quarter Deckers net sales grew by 7.4%. A 2.6% increase was recorded by Ugg. Sales of the Hoka One One segment jumped by 63.6%. Teva and Sanuk both suffered double-digit declines

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J.Crew appoints Jan Singer as CEO

Jan 29, 2020 / United States

The Board of Directors of the American multi-brand, multi-channel, specialty retailer appointed Jan Singer to serve as Chief Executive Officer, effective from the 2nd of February

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EU-Japan EPA: how to determine the rule of origin for Footwear?

Premium ContentJan 28, 2020 / European Union

To benefit from the European Union (EU) - Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) preferential tariff rates, the product needs to be originating in Japan or the EU

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Pakistan leather industry with good semester

Jan 28, 2020 / Pakistan

During the first six months of the current fiscal year Pakistan’s leather goods exports grew by 11.1%. Exports of footwear with double digit increases in the period

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adidas uses more than 50% recycled polyester in its products

Jan 28, 2020 / Germany

This year adidas reaches a significant milestone on their road to sustainability: in 2020, for the first time, more than half of the polyester used in adidas products will come from recycled plastic waste

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New Generation: meet Filipa Couto

Jan 24, 2020 / Portugal

With a Bachelor Degree in Clinic Psychology and a Master in Business Management Filipa has choosen the challenge to take on her family business. An invitation from her father has made her the second generation working at Trofal

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Woolworths changes CEO

Jan 23, 2020 / South Africa

Woolworths' CEO Ian Moir has resigned and Roy Bagattini, President of Levi Strauss' American operations will fill the position

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Brand Velocity Partners acquires Original Footwear

Jan 23, 2020 / United States

Private equity firm Brand Velocity Partners, focused on acquiring lower-middle market consumer businesses, announced it has purchased the iconic brand Original Footwear

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