Partnerships
Zippy expands to Ukraine
Portugal-based multi-brand retailer Sonae is partnering with Argo to expand the Zippy stores into the East European country
Skechers launches joint venture in Israel
The US-based footwear giant announced that it has signed a new joint venture partnership for Israel with its current regional distributor, MGS Sport Trading Ltd
Teva and UGG unveil hybrid collection
The two brands, both divisions of the Deckers Brands group, have unveiled a new collection that takes cues from their iconic footwear heritage
Brazil launches Future Footwear
The main entities of the Brazilian leather-footwear chain launched a new program aimed at the creation of new business models, new products and new production processes
A revolution is taking place at the editing of publications specialised in footwear
At least Matteo Pasca believes it. Ars Arpel Group and Fotoshoe Group are getting together and the move aims to focus at the development of initiatives of common interest on an international level
Step to Sustainability promotes debate on sustainable footwear production
The European Project Step to Sustainability presented its findings in a Final Conference during the latest edition of the GDS trade fair, held in Dusseldorf on the 28th of July
Worldwide footwear production reached 23.0 billion pairs in 2015
According to the latest edition of the World Footwear Yearbook this represents a slight decrease of 0.4% from the previous year
Rufel launches limited edition bag
The Portuguese-based company, established in 1975, is specialised in manufacturing bags and accessories for men and women
adidas intensifies activities in China with Wand Group partnership
The Germany-based sports giants deepened commercial ties and agreed to cooperate on developing IRONMAN, football and basketball in China and worldwide
Reebok & Kendrick Lamar team up again
Reebok Classic and American rapper renovated their partnership, this time adding a personal touch to the brand’s Classic Leather silhouette
Wordwide footwear associations gathered aiming to strengthen the industry
On the 9th of June 2016 the Second International Footwear Forum (IFF) brought together footwear associations and federations from across the world to exchange views and propose ways to help the companies
US and European footwear industries together to support TTIP
3 trade associations representing the US and European footwear industries issued a joint statement urging the United States and the European Union to eliminate footwear trade barriers as part of the TTIP negotiations
Two Ten and FDRA announce online career marketplace
The two organisations got together to develop a new footwear jobs website dedicated to the footwear industry
NBA and Under Armour partner to launch NBA Fit App
The National Basketball Association announced today the launch of its first fitness app, in partnership with the sportswear giant. It will be available for download on the App Store and Google Play
UCLA and Under Armour announce agreement
The University of California, Los Angeles and the sportswear giant have set up a new 15-year performance footwear and apparel agreement-
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