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Leather organizations to disclose signed manifesto for COP26
Ahead of the COP26 summit in Glasgow, from the 31st of October to the 12th of November, leather organizations are joining forces to release a signed manifesto that emphasizes leather’s positive contribution to the environment
Vietnam is now the main exporter of textile footwear
For the first time since the World Footwear Yearbook was launched ten years ago, China is not leading the exports of one of the main categories of footwear exports
ASOS CEO resigns as company issues profits warning
The fashion retailer announced the CEO’s resignation as it disclosed the final results for the fiscal year of 2021. Despite a strong performance, the company issued a profit warning due to supply chain disruptions and rising costs
Special edition of APLF to be held in Dubai in 2022
Organisers announced that APLF-Leather and Materials+ 2022 will be relocated from Hong Kong to Dubai. The events will take place by the end of March 2022 at the Dubai World Trade Centre
adidas teams up with thredUP in resale programme
In partnership with second-hand platform thredUP, the sportswear giant has launched its Choose to Give Back programme. The initiative, aiming at extending the products's life cycle, is part of adidas End Plastic Waste's mission
UK: shopping patterns return to pre-pandemic levels
A report from Airtime Rewards reveals a strong return to pre-pandemic shopping patterns in the UK, as 3 in 5 consumers were reported to be shopping more than once in high street locations
The Journey: get to know Portuguese Leather Goods
APICCAPS has just launched a new campaign for the leather goods sector. It is called The Journey. Watch the video here
Join the 5th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey
The WorldFootwear.com is asking all experts within the footwear industry to share their views about the current business situation and assess the main impacts of COVID-19. Join the new edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey. We also want your opinions on the post-pandemic issues. Join today! We want to hear you
International Transport Organizations call for the relief of COVID-19 restrictions
IRU, IATA, ICS and ITF have come together to make an urgent plea to Governments and United Nations Agencies to ensure and facilitate the free and safe movement of transport workers
Tod’s CEO exits
The Italian-based luxury goods group has announced the exit of its CEO, Umberto Macchi di Cellere. The position will be occupied by Chairman Diego Della Valle and Vice-Chairman Andrea Della Valle
Nike displays LeBron James Innovation Center
Located at the centre of the sportswear giant’s headquarters in Oregon, the LeBron James Innovation Centre will also house the renovated Nike Sport Research Lab (NSRL)
Brazilian footwear production should increase 12.2% in 2021
According to the Brazilian Footwear Industries Association, footwear production should increase by 12.2% in 2021, totalling 856.9 million pairs. Growth is driven by the increase in footwear exports
Caleres with new Senior Vice President for Customer Marketing
Suzy Cirulis was named Senior Vice President for Customer Marketing and will lead the company’s customer marketing efforts across the entire Caleres portfolio
A growing mode Capri will announce second quarter results in a month
The global fashion luxury group, owner of brands Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo and Versace, will disclose the results for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2022 on the 3rd of November
Gap publishes the 2020 Global Sustainability Report
The document summarizes the efforts of the company and each of its brands towards sustainability and the fostering of a more inclusive and fairer workplace
AAFA: industry expresses concern over tax-tariff burden
The American Apparel & Footwear Association President and CEO Stephen Lamar expressed concerns with the Biden administration’s plans to continue collecting tariffs
Minelli sold to the owners of San Marino
Vivarte has concluded the sale of its footwear and accessories brand Minelli to the businessmen Stéphane Collaert and Laurent Portella, who also purchased the footwear brand San Marino in February 2020
Canada Goose steps into the footwear segment
The Canadian-based luxury outwear brand will launch its first footwear line in November. The release is part of Canada Goose’s “Beyond the Parka” growth strategy, aiming to turn the company into a fully-fledged lifestyle brand
Average export price of footwear grows by 57% in a decade
Over the last decade, the average worldwide export price of footwear grew significantly and registered a record value of 10.37 US dollars in 2020. This is the highest value ever registered and represents growth of 56.7% compared to 2010 (when the average price was only 6.61 US dollars). Such variance points to an average annual growth in the footwear sector of 4.6% throughout this decade, while the general inflation of the economy was only 1.66%. Footwear prices grew almost three times more than the average registered for all goods
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