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Portuguese Shoes' Environmental Manifesto
With the motto All you need is Less. Choose wisely, APICCAPS presented a new Manifesto. An Environmental Manifesto from Portuguese Shoes
Cambodia in the expectation of the EU decision
The country enjoys duty-free access to EU markets under the Everything But Arms (EBA) scheme. The European side is now evaluating the withdraw of the trade preferences
Rip Curl sold to Kathmandu
The acquisition of Rip Curl by Kathmandu creates an Australasian based surfing and outdoor adventure lifestyle company offering a varied technical based product mix
Apex Global Brands adjusts outlook
The company reported second quarter results and took the opportunity to lower its fiscal year outlook due to economic uncertainty, Brexit and the impact of a weakened British pound sterling and Euro
Futurmoda is growing in number of exhibitors
The event will be held at IFA on October 16 and 17 with a total of 311 exhibitors representing more than 400 companies
Harvey Nichols has a repair service for luxury accessories
It is called The Restory and is an on-demand service offering modern after care for luxury fashion, starting with shoes, bags and leather goods. They are on hand to repair and restore the items
Office completes debt restructuring
South-Africa based Truworths announced that it has concluded an agreement to refinance the funding for its Office footwear retailer in the UK
Caleres updates strategic growth plan and financial targets
The US-based footwear giant underlined its focus on customer, products and innovation to ensure a winning strategy. Caleres also introduced its 2022 financial targets
Kering appoints new Chief Diversity, Inclusion and Talent Officer
According to the group the appointment of Kalpana Bagamane Denzel as Chief Diversity, Inclusion and Talent Officer signals a new stage in Kering’s determined action in support of diversity
Forever 21 files for bankruptcy
The fast fashion retailer of clothing and accessories filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Forever 21 plans to close most of its stores in Asia and Europe
Bolflex's focus on sustainable growth
Portugal-based Bolflex has been working to reduce its environmental carbon footprint, permanently concerned with the environment and the future of the planet
Skechers announces 85% reduction of plastic in its footwear packaging
The US-based footwear brand announced that since 2016 the use of plastic in its footwear packaging was reduced by 85% to 10% of its foot forms, all of which is recyclable
Asics extends partnership with IAAF until 2029
The two entities announced the renewal of their partnership and Asics’s commitment to the world of athletics with the signing today of a new 10-year agreement as an Official IAAF Partner
Kering commits to full carbon neutrality
The entire group is focusing on becoming carbon neutral within its own operations and across the entire supply chain. As a next step in its long-term commitment to sustainability, Kering will offset the Group’s annual Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions from 2018
European industry working towards sustainability
Project LIFE GreenShoes4All, co-funded by the European Commission, will implement and promote a method to measure the environmental performance of each shoe and a green label. The project also seeks to propose and disseminate innovative green shoes ecodesign and recycling strategies
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