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Chinese group exhibition debuts at Micam

Sep 16, 2021 / China
15 Chinese brands will participate at MICAM with the organisation of the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Light Industrial Products and Arts-Crafts

Hermès opens apprenticeship training centre

Sep 16, 2021 / France
The École Hermès des savoir-faire, now open within the leather workshop of Fitilieu, welcomes applicants from all backgrounds who aspire to develop their craftsmanship in leather work. The course is accredited by the French National Education authority

Dick's Sporting Goods to hire up to 10 000 seasonal associates

Sep 15, 2021 / United States
The Pittsburgh-based sporting goods retailer announced it will hire the largest number of seasonal associates in its history for the 2021 holiday season

Lenzing CEO steps down

Sep 15, 2021 / Austria
The Supervisory Board of Lenzing AG, a leading producer of wood-based cellulosic fibres, has come to a mutual agreement with its longstanding Chief Executive Officer Stefan Doboczky to end his contract

Record results for Inditex

Sep 15, 2021 / Spain
In the second quarter 2021, between May and July, the Spanish-based fashion group registered revenue, profit and cash generation with historic highs

China enters the top 10 of footwear importers

The Asian country is the number one producer and exporter of footwear in the world and holds the position of indisputable leader. Last year, China made its debut as one of the main footwear importers. Data is taken from the World Footwear 2021 Yearbook released by APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear Association. The publication gives you the most complete picture of the footwear industry

Getting ready for the 2021 Global Footwear Sustainability Summit

Sep 14, 2021 / China
The new edition of the event will be held virtually from the 20th to the 22nd of October, between 8h30am and 1pm (CET - Central European Time). Workshops & Mingling sessions will also be part of the event

Sam Edelman debuts kids collection

Sep 14, 2021 / United States
The new Sam Edelman Kids footwear collection designed exclusively in-house for the fall 2021 season. The assortment appeals to create a "Mommy and Me" moment for customers

Troy Sicotte is the new President of Mountain Hardwear

Sep 13, 2021 / United States
The brand, which is part of the Columbia Sporstwear portfolio, has announced Troy Sicotte as the new President of Mountain Hardwear

JD Sports adds Bert Hoyt as Non-Exec Director

Sep 13, 2021 / United Kingdom
The retailer of sports, fashion and outdoor brands, announced Bert Hoyt has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director. Appointment is in place since the 8th of September 2021

Centenário: 80 years dedicated to the footwear industry

Sep 13, 2021 / Portugal
The history of Centenário begins in 1941 when Camilo Ferreira had the idea of opening a shoe factory. His dream of making quality footwear made him ride his bike up and down the hill, every day, for 15 years, to join his team

CCC expands its international presence

Sep 10, 2021 / Poland
The Poland-based footwear group has recentlyh announced the opening of new stores in countries such as Austria and Hungary. CCC is also expanding its digital stores to other countries

Stuart Weitzman aiming to achieve profitability this year

Sep 10, 2021 / United States
Tapestry, the US-based group owning Stuart Weitzman, believes the brand will become profitable again in the current fiscal year. A restructuring process of the company is underway

Deichmann with sales down by 20%

Sep 10, 2021 / Germany
The Germany-based retailer registered a 20% decline in sales last year, resulting in lost revenue of 1 billion euros at global level. Chairman Heinrich Deichmann told in an interview to Textilwirtschaft

Ferragamo: sales near pre-COVID levels

Sep 9, 2021 / Italy
The Italy-based luxury house reported that in July and August its retail sales were close to levels recorded before the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, after returning to operating profit in the first half of 2021
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