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New Generation: meet Élio Parodi

Feb 25, 2019 / Portugal
Élio has a background in Economics and has been working with his family heading Ropar, a company based in the north of Portugal

Asics launches recycling project for the Olympics

Feb 22, 2019 / Japan
Asics, Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 Gold Partner in the sporting goods category, launched the Asics Reborn Wear Project (ARWPJ) in January, aiming to offer a way to cheer for Tokyo 2020 Japan Olympic and Paralympic Team competitors

Wolverine posts strong results

Feb 22, 2019 / United States
Accelerated revenue growth in the fourth quarter led by Merrell and Sperry results in strong finish to a record-earnings year

Double digit growth for Puma

Feb 21, 2019 / Germany
Germany-based athletics company Puma closed 2018 reporting a 17.6% and 38.0% revenue and net earnings gain, respectively. For 2019, Puma expects earnings and sales to continue with two digits increases

Footwear brands need to Walk the Walk

Feb 21, 2019 / United States
One of the resounding messages to manufacturers from the recent industry trade shows is the importance of an authentic message and creating and telling a brand story – that should be synonymous with product and purpose.

Columbia Sportswear with record results

Feb 21, 2019 / United States
The Oregon-based company announced two digits growth for net sales in the fourth quarter of 2018, and in the full year. Operating income and net income also presented record increases

Vietnam: footwear exports up by 10.5%

Feb 19, 2019 / Vietnam
The Asian country continues to step up its footwear exports, while it absorbs some of the business moving away from China. In 2018 Vietnam's exports crossed the 16 million US dollars threshold and growth reached double digit

Tomorrow’s challenges by Victor Luis

Premium ContentFeb 18, 2019 / United States
We spoke with Mr. Luis about the current state of the accessories market and the fashion world and went over the challenging momentum of today's markets. That was the starting point to go on a reflection about tomorrow's main challenges within the fashion industry

361 issues profit warning

Feb 15, 2019 / China
Based on a preliminary assessment of the group accounts, 361º issued a statement announcing a decrease in net profit and advised caution to all when dealing with shares of the company

Micam closes with over 43 thousand visitors

Feb 15, 2019 / Italy
The 87th edition of the international footwear show Micam, held at Fiera Milano (Rho) between the 10th and the 13th of February, closed with a total of 43 thousand visitors, in line with the February 2018 edition

Under Armour with another year of growth

Feb 14, 2019 / United States
US-based Under Armour announced revenue growing by 2% in the last quarter, with overall increase of sales for the whole year reaching 4%. Revenue in the financial year totalled 5.2 billion US dollars

Daniela Shoes: shoes for the daily life

Feb 14, 2019 / Portugal
With more than 30 years of existence, Daniela Shoes is a footwear brand based in Oliveira de Azeméis, in the north of Portugal, where the footwear industry has its deep roots

Luís Onofre appointed CEC's President

Feb 13, 2019 / CEC
APICCAPS President was appointed President of the European Confederation of the Footwear Industry (CEC). Entrepreneur and designer Luís Onofre will succeed the Italian Cleto Sagripanti and will take office by the end of May in Porto

In the words of Walter Rodrigues

Premium ContentFeb 12, 2019 / Brazil
We have visited Inspiramais in São Paulo last January and we talked to Walter Rodrigues, who coordinates the Design and Research Center of the Brazilian Association of Companies of Components for Leather, Footwear and Manufactured Goods (Assintecal)

New Portuguese Shoes campaign

Feb 11, 2019 / Portugal
The Portuguese Footwear, Components and Leather Goods Manufacturers' Association (APICCAPS) presented the new Portuguese Shoes campaign for 2019
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