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Brazilian footwear exports grow by 5%
According to the Brazilian Shoe Manufacturers Association (Abicalçados) in February, footwear exports totaled 9.16 million pairs, generating 81.54 million US dollars, down by 6.8% in volume, but growing by 5% in value
Timberland transforms recycled plastic bottles into shoes and bags
Global outdoor lifestyle brand has teamed up with Thread, a manufacturer of sustainable fabrics, to transform plastic bottles from the streets and canals of Haiti into a collection of footwear, bags and T-shirts
Reve de Flo, Women Dream We Make
Get to know a Portuguese-based company with great experience in the footwear industry, focused in the women’s segment and selling most of its production to the international markets
Kenya to launch a strategy to revamp the leather sector
Confirmation comes from the Cabinet Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Cooperation, Mr. Adan Mohamed
Exceed Shoe Thinkers, until perfection is achieved
They think. They design. They construct. They test and if that is not enough, they will do it again...Until they achieve perfection. That's what the Shoe Thinkers say
Leather, leather goods and footwear as Product of the Year in Bangladesh
The nomination was announced by the country’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The authorities have set an ambitious aim for the Leather industry’s exports earnings
Aldo names new CEO
The footwear retailer has appointed David Bensadoun as its new Chief Executive, to replace Patrick Frisk
Crocs to close 160 stores by 2018
While announcing its fourth quarter and fiscal year results the US-based company has also confirmed it has a plan to close 30% of its stores within the next two years
VF Corporation with solid 2016
The US-based manufacturer and distributor of branded footwear, accessories and apparel confirmed annual revenue in line with the previous year, with the Timberland brand revenue up by 4% in the fourth quarter
Skechers Kids wins Design Excellence Award
The California-based sportswear collection has been recognized with a design excellence award in the children’s category from trade publication Footwear Plus
Fast paced growing imports threatening the Argentinian industry
The growth of 62% in footwear imports so far this year combined with the fall in domestic consumption and the rise in production costs had a strong impact on the sector
Fila to sponsor the Netherlands Olympic Team
The sporstwear brand has entered into a sports apparel sponsorship agreement with the Netherlands Olympic Committee (NOC)
Nordstrom earnings exceed expectations
The Seattle-based company today reported fourth quarter earnings that exceeded expectations, reflecting continuous improvements to its operating model
Seventh consecutive year of growth for Foot Locker
The New York-based specialty athletic retailer reported financial results for its fourth quarter and full year (ended on the 28th of January)
New Balance teams up with New Era Cap
The two brands launched a new collaboration for 2017 that will include limited-edition products for baseball players-
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