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20% of Polish consumers admit to buy more than 5 pairs of shoes per year
This number is shared by KG International, a consultancy firm based in Poland, which revealed World Footwear some details about the footwear market in the country
Joe Fresh and ALDO announce new agreement
Loblaw Companies Ltd and its affiliates, owning the Joe Fresh brand, announced a global license agreement with the ALDO group for the design, production and distribution of footwear under the Joe Fresh brand
World Footwear presents Footwear Consumer 2030
A study reflecting on the main global consumer trends with special attention to the key changes for the footwear industry and the foreseeable impacts on companies, brands and consumers
The North Face virtual reality experience
Arriving in selected retail locations, beginning today in Chicago, the content will take viewers to the Yosemite National Park (California) and Moab (Utah) alongside athletes Cedar Wright and Sam Elias
Get to know Shoefitr
This new online platform uses 3D scanning technology to help online shoppers find the correct fit when buying shoes, helping to reduce common problems when buying online products with different sizes
Dune to further expand in the Middle East
UK-based footwear retailer will open three stores in Saudi Arabia this year as part of a continued expansion in the Middle East
Remac Group acquires L’ Amour des Pieds
The US-shoe and accessory company has acquired the rights and intellectual property of the luxe fashion comfort footwear brand
Awards announced for US-based companies
As the balance of year 2014 is made, magazines, consultants and several other US entities announce their choices for the best performing companies of the year
N Mohan, Global Business Head, Footwear and Leather Garments at Tata International, live on World Footwear
Following recent announcements of a set of new investments by Tata International Limited (TIL), World Footwear spoke to TIL's Footwear and Leather Garments Business Head
Under Armour overtakes adidas in US sportswear market
Last year, adidas lost its number 2 position in the competitive American sportswear market to rival Under Armour, which increased sales in both apparel and footwear at the expense of the Germany-based sportswear giant
New art installation at London’s Galeria Melissa
The plastic shoes, with candy fragrances have achieved recognition all over the world, and now a new art installation in their store in London puts them on the spotlight
Kurt Geiger to enter children’s footwear
The US-based footwear retailer is expanding into the children’s footwear market and will take over the children’s footwear departments in Harrods and Selfridges
Americans buy 7.5 pairs of shoes per year
The number has been released by the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) while announcing their ApparelStats 2014 and ShoeStats 2014 reports
Target plans to discontinue Canadian operations
Target Canada is seeking court approval to begin the liquidation process under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA)-
Footwear Consumer 2030
A study reflecting on the main global consumer trends and the key changes for the footwear industry.
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