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Düsseldorf Fashion Sourcing to run in parallel with tag it!

Jul 16, 2015 / Germany
A new private label show for clothing and textiles will be held during the tag it! trade fair between the 29th and the 31st of July in Düsseldorf

Nike presents Flyease

Jul 16, 2015 / United States
The new model was announced by the US-based company as the result of a new shoe technology, "the first of its kind". Shoes will help the lives of people with disabilities

1 million US dollars reward for missing shoes

Jul 15, 2015 / United States
The amount has been offered by an anonymous fan for the return of Judy Garland’s Wizard of Oz shoes, which were stolen from a museum in Minnesota a decade ago

Footwear exports in Pakistan return to growing path

Jul 14, 2015 / Pakistan
In the first eleven months of the year, Pakistan registered sales abroad of 12.74 million pairs of shoes, declining 10.92%. Value of exports was up by 11.90% reaching 120.34 million US dollars

Canadian owner of Nine West’ stores fills for bankruptcy protection

Jul 14, 2015 / Canada
Toronto-based importer, wholesaler, and retailer Sherson Group sought bankruptcy protection last week, according to filings

PREMIUM group to acquire BRIGHT

Jul 13, 2015 / Germany
The PREMIUM group, organiser of the PREMIUM, SEEK and PREMIUM Order trade fair, is acquiring BRIGHT, a trade show for streetwear and sportswear, rooted in skateboard culture

Nike India opens its largest store

Jul 13, 2015 / India
Nike’s largest store opened in Bengaluru. The store dedicates special attention to the running segment, with a wide choice of products and specialized services catered to runners and athletes

Argentina’s measures to promote the leather and footwear sectors

Jul 10, 2015 / Argentina
After Ahora 12, aimed at promoting consumption and domestic production in an array of sectors, the government is planning to issue price-control mechanisms on leather, footwear and leather goods

News and Trends at GDS

Jul 9, 2015 / Germany
At its next edition GDS - Global Destination for Shoes & Accessories in Düsseldorf (Germany) will present new locations, the latest trends and the Best of Bloggers

Skechers sues Steven Madden

Jul 9, 2015 / United States
The US-based company claims the famous footwear designer is infringing on its Skechers Go Walk footwear line

adidas presents shoe made from ocean nets

Jul 8, 2015 / Germany
Resulting from a partnership with Parley for the Oceans an innovative footwear concept was presented in the surroundings of the United Nations headquarters

Spanish footwear exports up by 18.4%

Jul 7, 2015 /
The footwear industry in Spain registered another record in exports during the first three months of the current financial year. FICE announced the relevant numbers for the quarter

European Fashion and Creative Industries gathered

Jul 6, 2015 / Europe
Commissioner Biénkowska hosted the first Forum on Fashion and High-End industries to discuss initiatives developed to support these industries and to identify future joint actions

adidas details growth plan

Jul 6, 2015 / Germany
adidas Football and adidas Originals aim to lead in every market by 2020 and adidas Running is targeting significant market share gains in the coming years. These are key components of the group’s 2020 strategic business plan

US footwear industry satisfied with the AGOA renewal

Jul 4, 2015 / United States
The House of Representatives passed a renewal of the African Growth & Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade preference program in June (397 votes against 32)
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