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Portuguese shoes on stage
The stage of D. Maria II National Theatre hosted, in September, the debut of Pedro Penim's play Casa Portuguesa, in which artists wear Portuguese shoes and are dressed by Bèhen's Joana Duarte
Richard Blume: Sustainability is not going away
Today we share with you a conversation with Richard Blume, Senior Sustainability Strategist at Natural Step. We have talked about leather as a material used by the footwear industry and reflected on the various sustainability topics. Watch the video
UK Retail: the second quarter might have been the lull before the storm
Despite a 6 percentage points gain in the TCF (Textile, Clothing, & Footwear) Retail Sales Index in the second quarter of 2022, over the prior one, and a positive trajectory in footwear imports, prospects do not look good for retail. Amidst skyrocketing inflation and the worst consumer sentiment since 1974, the footwear consumer can barely afford further price increases, making the retail volume tilted to the downside. With the threat of a recession from the fourth quarter on, the majority of retailers believe that the cost-of-living crisis will be almost twice as damaging as the COVID-19 pandemic
French Edit Pop-Up opens at Chelsea Market in NY
The French Footwear Edit Pop-Up opened on the 1st of October at Neighbourhood Goods in Chelsea Market, featuring six brands that display the diversity of French craftsmanship in shoes
APICCAPS promotes leather footwear in foreign markets
The Portuguese Footwear, Components, Leather Goods Manufacturers' Association intends to demystify some preconceived ideas about leather while clarifying why leather footwear is a product of excellence
US holiday sales to grow at a slower pace
Due to inflation, US holiday retail sales are likely to increase in the 2022-2033 holiday season at a slower pace than last year. E-commerce might be an opportunity as consumers try to maximize their spending
Sustainability by Anna Palmqvist (H&M): we have to change our behaviour
Today we bring you the final interview of a series focused on sustainability. We had a nice conversation with Anna Palmqvist, Sustainability Manager at the H&M Group. Check all the bits and pieces on the video below
UK to reintroduce tax-free shopping for international visitors
The UK Government is planning to reintroduce VAT-free shopping for overseas visitors to boost business growth. Luxury and retail sectors have welcomed the measure
US footwear price increases appear to be slowing down
Despite rising inflation, data from the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) suggests that footwear prices are showing some signs of moderating, though slowly
8 of the top 10 footwear importers are European countries
This is one of the main conclusions of the World Footwear 2022 Yearbook, recently released, and focusing on the analysis of the footwear industry in 2021. Read more about it today
Jane Wilson, Chairman of BFA: as one collective voice, we are much stronger
We spoke with footwear veteran Jane Wilson, recently named Chairman of the British Footwear Association (BFA), about the role of the Association in the current challenging macroenvironment and the main challenges for the British footwear industry in the future
Nicaragua: leather shortage causes footwear prices to soar by up to 80%
The Nicaraguan Chamber of Leather and Footwear reported that footwear prices rose by 40% at the beginning of the year and another similar increase is in the pipeline, resulting in an 80% price increase for a pair of leather shoes
British Footwear Association names Jane Wilson to the role of Chair
Footwear veteran Jane Wilson has been appointed Chairman of the British Footwear Association (BFA), replacing Robert Perkins, who held the role for more than four years
Footwear exports: China leads but Vietnam is the success story
This is one of the main conclusions of the World Footwear 2022 Yearbook, recently released, and focusing on the analysis of the footwear industry in 2021
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