Footwear
Timberland launches circular boot
Timberloop Utility Boots are the highlight of the new Fall/Winter 2022 Earthkeepers by RÆBURN collection, designed to be fully disassembled and recycled at the end of their useful life
Secondhand market tripled in size since 2020
The estimated value of the apparel, footwear, and accessories resale market is now between 100 and 120 billion USD worldwide, more than three times the size it had two years ago
Asics creates lowest ever CO2 emissions sneaker
The Japan-based company has reportedly launched the sneaker with the lowest carbon footprint on the market, which represents a "significant leap forward in its commitment" to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050
Bangladesh: leather exports increase in the first quarter
From July to September 2023, Bangladeshi leather exports increased by 20.87%, year-over-year, slightly exceeding the strategic target set for the period (by 6.36%)
LVMH reports steady growth
After recording revenue growth of 28% in the first nine months of 2022, the French-based luxury group said that "growth continues at the same pace". Sales also increased in the third quarter
Golden Goose acquires Italian Fashion Team
The luxury sneakers brand announced that it has bought its top supplier for an undisclosed sum to boost capacity while retaining its commitment to authenticity and sustainability
Portuguese shoes on stage
The stage of D. Maria II National Theatre hosted, in September, the debut of Pedro Penim's play Casa Portuguesa, in which artists wear Portuguese shoes and are dressed by Bèhen's Joana Duarte
Brazil: footwear exports through September already exceed 2021's total
In the first nine months of the year, Brazilian footwear exports generated 990.35 million US dollars, surpassing the 900 million US dollars recorded in the full year of 2021
Le Coq Sportif shoes to be again manufactured in Argentina
The Argentine company Bicontinentar, which restarted a sports shoe production line in May 2021, in Chivilcoy, announced that it will manufacture footwear for the French brand Le Coc Sportif and open a second line for Under Armour
Under Armour announces changes in the leadership team
The Baltimore-based company revealed that David Baxter will assume the role of President of the Americas' region and Mehri Shadman has been appointed Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
Richard Blume: Sustainability is not going away
Today we share with you a conversation with Richard Blume, Senior Sustainability Strategist at Natural Step. We have talked about leather as a material used by the footwear industry and reflected on the various sustainability topics. Watch the video
VF Corp cuts full year outlook but outlines long-term growth strategy
The US-based apparel and footwear group revised its outlook for the current fiscal year after lower-than-expected results in the second quarter. It also mapped out a 5-year strategic growth plan
Zalando and Nike strengthen long-term partnership
The German-based online retailer announced a new step in its strategic partnership with Nike with the introduction of a new membership programme in ten European countries
Brazilian footwear industry created 40 000 jobs in 2022
Data prepared by the Brazilian Footwear Industries Association (Abicalçados) based on information from the Ministry of Labour and Welfare, indicates that between January and August the footwear industry generated 40 000 jobs-
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