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European Union imposes restrictions to chromium
Additional restrictions on hexavalent chromium (Cr VI) in leather items that come into direct and repeated contact with the skin should be in effect next year in the European Union (EU)
Portuguese footwear exports with two digits growth
According to APICCAPS, during the first quarter of the year Portuguese footwear exports reached 484.4 million euros, increasing 10.8% from similar period last year
Paris Hilton is being sued by a footwear company for 2 million USD
A breach-of-contract lawsuit against the celebrity has been launched in New York by Antebi Footwear Group
ara announces stable sales
The Germany based group released figures for its footwear business revenue of 202 million euros in 2013
Alpargatas announces 26.3% increase in net income
The Brazil based company posted net revenue up by 14.1% in the first quarter of the year. Net income was 38.50 million euros, a 26.3% growth from similar period last year
Business leader of GORE-TEX® Footwear Sport and Outdoor live on World Footwear
The interview follows the recent announcement of an innovative GORE-TEX footwear technology
schuhkurier with a special edition dedicated to GDS
The German footwear magazine issued a new edition focusing on the next edition of the GDS trade fair
Luís Onofre wins award for designer of the year
It is the first time that a designer working exclusively on shoes and accessories wins a designer award in Portugal
Disputes in South China Sea impact footwear industry
Footwear factories operating in Vietnam halted production and shut their doors after anti-China protests
Steve Madden announces 9.2% increase in net sales
New York city based company announced net sales growth of 9.2% for the first quarter of 2014. Net income for the period is stable at 2013 level
adidas to let customers put Instagram photos on their shoes
The Germany based brand has announced that by the end of summer a new APP for iPhone and Android phones will allow Instagram photos to be printed on their shoes
Workers at a footwear factory in Vietnam hospitalized after drinking water
Employees of Taiwan-invested Hong Fu Vietnam Footwear Company were hospitalized with poisoning after drinking water at work
Pharrell Williams supports FromOneHandToAnOTHER
The American artist is taking an active part in the campaign by releasing an array of unique items on a new eBay auction to help underprivileged children
Vibram settles a 3.75 million USD lawsuit over shoes with alleged health benefits
The maker of the famous FiveFingers barefoot-style running shoes has agreed to a multi-million dollar settlement over the shoes’ declared health benefits
South Africa footwear imports with slight growth
In 2013 South Africa footwear imports reached 211.1 million pairs valued at 948.8 million USD, growing 4.2% and 1.1% from 2012, respectively. Exports stabilized at 2012 levels-
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