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Australia launches women’s-only footwear production line in Lahore

Sep 8, 2016 / Pakistan
The aim of this new initiative from MDF (Market Development Facility) is to boost a better working environment for Pakistani women

Two Ten Footwear Foundation offers disaster relief in Louisiana & California

Aug 25, 2016 / United States
The US-based charitable foundation is giving support to members of the footwear industry requiring assistance after the floods and fires that hit the two states

DSW announces donation to Bikers Against Child Abuse

Jul 18, 2016 / United States
The US-based footwear and accessories retailer announced the winner of this year's Shoe Lovers Care Leave Your Mark program

Workshop Green Shoes for a Sustainable Life to be presented at GDS

Jul 5, 2016 / CEC
From the 26th to the 28th of July trade visitors from the shoe sector will be able to learn about the current trends and innovations revolving around shoes and accessories at the Düsseldorf trade fair

Aldo participates in the Race Across America

Jun 22, 2016 / United States
The Canada-based brand formed a team for the Race Across America (RAAM), a 3 000 miles bike race. Employees and executives of the company are taking part in the challenge

Highlights from FFANY

Jun 16, 2016 / United States
The latest edition of the New York event, which took place between the 7th and the 9th of June, rolled out a number of new initiatives and services, while showing the trends and new lines for Spring 17

Toms to donate 3 million pairs of shoes

May 13, 2016 / United States
The initiative occurs integrated in the partnership with Children International and is aimed to assist kids in need

Timberland sets 2020 sustainability goals

May 2, 2016 / United States
The company unveiled the Timberland Environmental Product Standards (TEPS) due to be implemented across all product categories, while it announced the new five-year performance targets

Asics to be national partner of Girls on the Run

May 2, 2016 / United States
The non profit organization working with young girls has announced the extension of the partnership with Asics, who will become its National Footwear Partner

adidas removes plastic bags from its own retail stores

Apr 27, 2016 / Germany
The Germany-based group has announced it will eliminate approximately 70 million plastic shopping bags per year, another step in its sustainability strategy

Keen’s grant for the Oregon Ballot Initiative

Apr 1, 2016 / United States
The Oregon-based footwear manufacturer has made a 10.000 US dollars contribution to Oregon’s Outdoor School for All, a statewide initiative working to ensure the future of Outdoor School

Nike grants 1.6 million US dollars to support students

Feb 8, 2016 / United States
Nike and the Nike School Innovation Fund awarded a total of 1.6 million US dollars in grants to 71 Oregon high schools

Kevin Plank donates 5 million US dollars to the Baltimore community

Feb 3, 2016 / United States
Under Armour's CEO donation is aimed to the new East Baltimore community center. The US-based footwear giant is also contributing with 1.3 million US dollars

Exhibition shows footwear designed for people with cerebral palsy

Jan 11, 2016 / Portugal
In total there are 12 prototypes of shoes, boots and sneakers, all designed bearing in mind the needs of people with cerebral palsy, and incorporating the concerns with the aesthetics

Two Ten Footwear Foundation raises record funds

Jan 8, 2016 / United States
The US-based charitable foundation announced that it raised 3.15 million US dollars with its 2015 VIP Dinner, Auction and Annual Gala. Money will be used in its activities with the community

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