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Footwear

CCC to buy Romanian franchise

Dec 30, 2017 / Romania
The Polish-based footwear company has signed a non-binding agreement to buy the company owning their franchise in Romania. The deal should amount to 33 million euros

Take a Walk with Take a Walk

Dec 29, 2017 / Portugal
The footwear company is based in Guimarães, in the north of Portugal, one of the historic regions for footwear manufacturing in the country

Uzbekistan exports to cross a new threshold

Dec 28, 2017 / Uzbekistan
As the year is about to close the local Association of Leather and Footwear Producers is estimating the yearly value of exports of the leather and footwear companies year to exceed 110 million US dollars

Tapestry reinforces management

Dec 28, 2017 / United States
The New York-based luxury house has appointed Doreen Toben and Anne Gates to its Board of Directors. These appointments to the Board bring the total membership to ten. New international managers were also announced

Ferragamo opens new workshop near Florence

Dec 27, 2017 / Italy
The Italy-based luxury brand Salvatore Ferragamo has opened a leather workshop in its Osmannoro centre, near Florence. This new facility will be focused on producing new products and researching new styles and materials

Largest footwear importer slows down

Dec 26, 2017 / United States
The world’s largest importer, the US, reduced its imports in 2016. The trend continues with a slight decrease in value terms (-1.7%) occurred in the first semester of the current year

Nike consolidates revenue

Dec 22, 2017 / United States
The Oregon-based sportswear company announced its financial results for the second quarter, marked by revenue growth driven by international geographies and continued strength in Nike Direct

New collaborative project presented by the Portuguese industry

Dec 21, 2017 / Portugal
The FAMEST project was formally presented by the Portuguese Footwear and Fashion Cluster last November

Mexico: focus on international development

Dec 20, 2017 / Mexico
Back in November the Mexican authorities have underlined their commitment to promote the region of Guanajuato as an important hub for the worldwide footwear industry

Under Armour together with Team Canada

Dec 19, 2017 / Canada
The Canadian Olympic Committee announced Under Armour as the Official High Performance Footwear Supplier for their Team Canada for the next eight years

Bata marks 1st year in Philippines

Dec 18, 2017 / Philippines
The global footwear brand Bata is celebrating its first anniversary in the Philippines market

India's new programme for leather and footwear

Dec 15, 2017 / India
The government approved a special package of roughly 404.7 million US dollars (Rs 2 600 crore) for employment generation in the leather and footwear sector, which has the potential to generate 320 000 jobs in a period of three years

Better than expected month for athletic footwear

Dec 14, 2017 / United States
According to the NPD Group’s, US athletic footwear sales were better than expected in November, likely driven by the unprecedented promotional environment

Ferragamo unable to confirm objectives

Dec 14, 2017 / Italy
The Italy-based luxury brand Salvatore Ferragamo issued a statement confirming it won’t be able to confirm the goals set for the next three years. 2018 will be another transition year

Portugal wins best footwear design

Dec 13, 2017 / Portugal
For three days, Porto was the host of the Fashion Design Competition, an initiative aimed at young footwear and clothing designers of some of the most important European fashion schools
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