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Tod’s new manufacturing plant

Jan 10, 2018 / Italy
Italy-based luxury group Tod’s inaugurated its new factory in the small town of Arquata del Tronto in the Le Marche region of Italy at the end of December

Crocs increases fourth quarter guidance

Jan 8, 2018 / United States
The US-based casual footwear company has updated its guidance for the fourth quarter and full year ended on the 31st of December. Crocs is more optimistic about its performance

Indonesia's forecast for 2018

Jan 5, 2018 / Indonesia
Growth of Indonesian footwear exports is expected to remain below 10% year-on-year in 2018. At least this is the believe of Sigit Murwito, Executive Director of the Indonesian Footwear Association (Aprisindo)

Belgium continues to strength its position

Jan 4, 2018 / Belgium
Belgium stands out in the international arena as a country with a 2.1 billion USD trade balance and barely no production (less than 1 million pairs in 2016). In the first semester of 2017 exports increased by 3.9% (value)

Japanese imports slow down

Jan 2, 2018 / Japan
The Japanese market is one of the most important ones for footwear companies. Imports of footwear by this Asian country registered a decline of 5.1% in the first semester of 2017

CCC to buy Romanian franchise

Dec 30, 2017 / Romania
The Polish-based footwear company has signed a non-binding agreement to buy the company owning their franchise in Romania. The deal should amount to 33 million euros

Take a Walk with Take a Walk

Dec 29, 2017 / Portugal
The footwear company is based in Guimarães, in the north of Portugal, one of the historic regions for footwear manufacturing in the country

Uzbekistan exports to cross a new threshold

Dec 28, 2017 / Uzbekistan
As the year is about to close the local Association of Leather and Footwear Producers is estimating the yearly value of exports of the leather and footwear companies year to exceed 110 million US dollars

Ferragamo opens new workshop near Florence

Dec 27, 2017 / Italy
The Italy-based luxury brand Salvatore Ferragamo has opened a leather workshop in its Osmannoro centre, near Florence. This new facility will be focused on producing new products and researching new styles and materials

Nike consolidates revenue

Dec 22, 2017 / United States
The Oregon-based sportswear company announced its financial results for the second quarter, marked by revenue growth driven by international geographies and continued strength in Nike Direct

Louboutin wins trademark battle in India

Dec 22, 2017 / India
The French luxury footwear and fashion designer was awarded a compensation of 156 078 US dollars in damages and a permanent injunction against two shoe dealers for the infringement of its red sole trademark

Mexico: focus on international development

Dec 20, 2017 / Mexico
Back in November the Mexican authorities have underlined their commitment to promote the region of Guanajuato as an important hub for the worldwide footwear industry

Bata marks 1st year in Philippines

Dec 18, 2017 / Philippines
The global footwear brand Bata is celebrating its first anniversary in the Philippines market

India's new programme for leather and footwear

Dec 15, 2017 / India
The government approved a special package of roughly 404.7 million US dollars (Rs 2 600 crore) for employment generation in the leather and footwear sector, which has the potential to generate 320 000 jobs in a period of three years

Ferragamo unable to confirm objectives

Dec 14, 2017 / Italy
The Italy-based luxury brand Salvatore Ferragamo issued a statement confirming it won’t be able to confirm the goals set for the next three years. 2018 will be another transition year
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