Manufacturing

Europe: fashion brands don't share geographical location with manufacturing

Premium ContentJun 14, 2022 / Europe

When looking into the location of the main brands and manufacturing businesses of the European TCLF industry (Textile, Clothing, Leather and Footwear), one easily concludes about the existence of a dichotomy between brands and production

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UK Retail: retail prospects for the next months lean to the downside

Premium ContentJun 8, 2022 / United Kingdom

In the first quarter of 2022, TCF (Textile, Clothing & Footwear) Retail Sales Index returned to pre-pandemic levels, showing that it is no longer sensitive to COVID-19. However, its positive behaviour is somewhat puzzling: consumer pessimism continues to plunge, most likely due to the rising inflation, which hit a record 7% in March, placing pressure on manufacturers’ costs. In addition, it is yet early to quantify the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on European retail markets

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Pou Chen posts net profit decline

Jun 6, 2022 / Taiwan

The Taiwanese manufacturer of branded sports footwear reported a drop of 26.1% in net profit in the first quarter of 2022 due to fewer investment gains from its Nan Shan Life Insurance unit

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Arnaud Haefelin: exports are the main driver of the French leather goods sector

Premium ContentMay 26, 2022 / France

We spoke with Arnaud Haefelin, who is the President of the French Leather Goods Federation (FFM), to discuss the priorities of his third term at the helm of the association

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Yue Yuen posts revenue decline

May 18, 2022 / Hong Kong

The group informed that despite global strong demand for its products, revenue was down by 4.% in the first quarter of 2022 due to COVID-19 outbreaks in Mainland China

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General outlook for the footwear industry is optimistic

May 9, 2022 / Business Conditions Survey

This is the main outcome of the most recent edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey, conducted during the month of April. Today we bring you a summary of some of the main conclusions

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Footwear in South Korea – a country snapshot

Premium ContentApr 28, 2022 / World Footwear Reports

Today, we bring you our new country snapshot, this time focusing on South Korea, the 19th largest footwear consumer in the world, and a very attractive market due to its remarkable growth and consumer loyalty

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Stella posts revenue growth

Apr 28, 2022 / Hong Kong

The Hong Kong-based footwear manufacturer and retailer has reported unaudited first quarter results for 2022. Revenue in this period totalled 383.3 million US dollars

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Vapesol opens industrial unit dedicated to EVA soles

Apr 22, 2022 / Portugal

The investment, which amounted to around 2 million euros, will enable the Portuguese soles manufacturer to answer the increasing demand of customers for this type of sole

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Taiwanese footwear manufacturer Hong Fu to invest in Tamil Nadu

Apr 21, 2022 / India

Hong Fu, whose clients include Nike, Puma, Converse and Vans, will invest 1 000 crore (about 131 million USD) to build a new footwear unit in Southern India that is expected to create 20 000 jobs

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APLF Dubai closes with renewed optimist despite global uncertainty

Apr 20, 2022 / United Arab Emirates

The APLF Special Edition in Dubai, held from the 30th of March to the 1st of April, welcomed a total of 463 exhibitors from 34 countries, and 6 000 buyers from 88 countries and regions

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New Generation: meet Cláudia Faria

Apr 15, 2022 / Portugal

Cláudia Faria created the footwear brand Sarah Maier inspired by two of her biggest passions: shoes and her grandmother. Cláudia bets on a strong design, with an unusual triangular high heel and the application of Swarovski crystals

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Join the 6th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey

Apr 6, 2022 / Business Conditions Survey

The WorldFootwear.com is asking all experts within the footwear industry to share their views on the current business situation. Join the new edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey. We want to hear you!

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Stella confirms growth

Mar 30, 2022 / Hong Kong

The Hong Kong-based footwear manufacturer and retailer has reported audited results for fiscal 2021, confirming revenue growth over 2020, and announcing a new investment in Indonesia

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DHL partners up with South-African footwear brand Veldskoen

Mar 29, 2022 / South Africa

The logistics giant and the footwear brand have come together to launch a handcrafted limited edition of 365 pairs, dubbed ‘Dear’ Everyone’, to celebrate everyone and every one

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