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Themes of the 2014 World Footwear Congress announced

Mar 12, 2014 / Mexico
A recent communication from the Confederation of the Footwear Industry unveils the themes to be discussed at the 5th World Footwear Congress in Mexico.

Brazilian footwear exports stable in 2013

Mar 11, 2014 / Brazil
In 2013, Brazil's footwear exports were characterized by stability, with a modest variance of 0.2% in the value of sales abroad and an increase of 8.5% in volume. With increasing production, and imports growing 9.8% in quantity and 12.5% in value, the domestic market is quite dynamic.

Sarah Jessica Parker launches shoe collection

Mar 7, 2014 / United States
The first weekend of March marked the debut of SJP, the highly expected shoe collection designed and signed by actress Sarah Jessica Parker, which also includes handbags and a trench coat in two colors.

Bata’s innovative retail program

Feb 27, 2014 / Bangladesh
Bata, the global footwear company founded in 1894, has an innovative retail program targeting low-income regions. The Aparajita’s program, allowing easier access to areas with poor infrastructures, it’s a key brand awareness tool for the company.

Portuguese footwear exports grew 8% in 2013

Feb 20, 2014 / Portugal
In 2013 Portuguese footwear exports increased 8% and reached a total value over 1.700 million Euros, corresponding to 74 million pairs. This is the 3rd consecutive year with a recorded growth in exports and since 2010 the footwear sector increased 28%, despite the international economic slowdown.

Flip Flop Shops Expands into Middle East and Africa

Feb 14, 2014 / United States
The global flip flops and casual footwear retailer is on track with international expansion and development plans with master franchise agreement for South Africa, Zimbabwe and Mauritius, following recent announcement of similar expansion to the Middle East.

Two Ten Footwear Foundation

Feb 12, 2014 / United States
February 10, or Ten Day, marked the official beginning of the Two Ten Footwear Foundation 75th anniversary year

Diane Sullivan, Brown Shoe Company

Feb 11, 2014 / United States
Now CEO, President and Chairman of the Board for Brown Shoe Company

Bata Shoe Museum

Feb 7, 2014 / Canada
A Personal Passion that Grew into an Internationally Aclaimed Collection
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