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Asia accounts for more than half of the global footwear consumption
The dominance of the Asian continent in the consumption of footwear continues, according to data published in the World Footwear Yearbook 2024, as recently released by APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear Association
Loake Shoemakers introduces digital product passports
Ahead of upcoming EU regulations, the British leather footwear brand has teamed up with digital platform Buyerdock to integrate Digital Product Passports (DPP) across its entire product range
Leather footwear leads exports in value, but rubber & plastic leads in volume
Leather footwear accounts for 38% of the total value. In terms of volume, rubber & plastic footwear commands the pole position, accounting for half of the global exports, according to the latest World Footwear Yearbook
Sarah Jessica Parker shuts down her shoe brand
Actress Sarah Jessica Parker has announced that the SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker brand will cease trading in the fall of 2024, after 10 years in business
Asia accounts for more than half of global consumption
The dominance of the Asian continent in the consumption of footwear continues, according to data published in the World Footwear Yearbook 2024, as recently released by APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear Association
Soles4Souls launches its first awareness campaign in the US
The US non-profit Soles4Souls has launched its first national campaign in order to encourage Americans to donate shoes and apparel “that can open the doors of opportunity for millions of people”
Average worldwide export price continues an upward trend to reach $12
Prices of footwear continued to increase in 2023, as revealed by the latest World Footwear Yearbook, as recently released by APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear Association. $12 threshold reached
A significant setback for footwear exports in 2023
The latest data published in the World Footwear Yearbook 2024, recently released by APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear Association, reveals a drop in footwear exports last year, both in value and volume
Global footwear production down by 1.5 billion pairs in 2023
Last year saw footwear production and exports decline by 6% and 9.1% respectively, according to data published in the World Footwear Yearbook 2024, as recently released by APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear Association
The stage is set for the next edition of Aymod
After a successful February edition, the next edition of the Aymod Footwear Fashion Fair, to be held in Istanbul from the 4th to the 7th of September, is expected to attract visitors from over 100 countries
US Retail: there’s still a great deal of uncertainty
There are still no solid signs of a recovery in the footwear retail sector. Despite mirroring last year’s trend, sales are consistently lower than in 2023, and footwear imports continue their downward trajectory. This may suggest that prices have not yet reached a level where consumers will bite. The truth is that the US economy has made great progress and inflation has eased considerably, but not enough to reassure consumers, who are still uncertain about what will happen next. And when that happens, discretionary items always pay the price
Portuguese Trofal breathes new life into Elite with a focus on women
Portuguese footwear manufacturer Trofal is breathing new life into the Elite brand by expanding its range for women while maintaining the brand’s key attributes of quality, resistance and durability
Shift towards Streamlined Production Lines is Anticipated
In this edition of the survey, we asked our experts about their opinion on which technology – from a pre-selected list – is most likely to revolutionize the footwear industry in the coming years. Read all about it now
Deckers announces board approval of six-for-one forward stock split
The owner of the Hoka and Ugg brands has announced that its Board of Directors has approved a six-for-one forward stock split to make its common shares stock more affordable and attractive
Footway Group moves e-commerce business to a new group
The Sweden-based Footway Group AB has transferred its e-commerce business to a new group of companies, as part of a strategic review that has been underway for the past four years-
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