India
India's new programme for leather and footwear
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
Khadim India IPO opens in November
The India-based footwear retailer will have a three days initial public offering period with an aim to raise capital, now that its private equity fund is leaving the business
Indian leather sector in negative ground
India’s export of leather and leather products for the last financial year reached 5 665.91 million US dollars, compared to 5 855.06 million US dollars in the previous year. This represents a decline of 3.23%
Harrys of London to enter India
The Britain-based luxury men’s footwear and accessories brand is planning to open its first outlet in Delhi, followed by Mumbai by early 2018
Amazon bets on brick and mortar in India
The US-based ecommerce giant has announced its first investment in the brick and mortar segment in the Asian country
India has potential to increase production
The Minister of State for Finance Santosh Gangwar went even further saying that India has the potential to become the biggest footwear producer by 2020
Skechers aims to have 400 stores in India
The US-based company is planning to add 300 new stores to its distribution network in India, taking the total count to 400 outlets over the next three to five years
Liberty Shoes Chairman urges lower taxes
Adesh Gupta, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Liberty Shoes Ltd., claimed a lower rate of the Goods and Services Tax on branded footwear
Woodland plans global expansion
After announcing the intention to invest in Japan and Korea, now the company is looking into new markets, such as China, Russia and Canada
Woodland plans expansion
The India-based footwear and apparel firm plans to enter the Japanese and South Korean markets, while reinforcing the presence in its home country
Leather goods industry in India worried with raw materials supply
Action has been taken to close illegal slaughterhouses. The leather goods industry is worried that a “blanket ban” could hit supplies and raise prices
Indian footwear exports slow down
The second largest footwear producer has registered a drop in exports in the first half of 2017. Declines in most of the country's main destination markets
Crocs to double India business
The US-based footwear brand is aiming to double its India business in 3 years, by widening product portfolio and expanding retail footprint-
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