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Ivanka Trump to shut down namesake brand

Jul 26, 2018 / United States
According to the first daughter, this decision will allow her to focus all her energies on her role of adviser to President Donald Trump. Ivanka Trump has started her namesake fashion brand in 2007

Nike Vaporfly 4%: boosting running economy

Jul 26, 2018 / United States
According to studies from both the New York Times and the journal Sports Medicine, Vaporflys do improve running times considerably, but questions are being raised: is this ethically acceptable?

Hermès with strong sales growth

Jul 25, 2018 / France
The French-based luxury group announced consolidated revenue for the first half of 2018 amounting to 2.853 billion, up by 11% at constant exchange rates and by 5% at current exchange rates. Sales growth was solid and particularly sound in the group's stores (+11% at constant exchange rates)

Cambodia’s exports consolidate growth

Jul 24, 2018 / Cambodia
According to the Cambodia Garment and Footwear Sector Bulletin issued by the International Labour Organization, exports of garment and footwear grew by 9.5% in 2017. Growth trend was consolidated in the first semester of 2018 (+11%)

Nike appoints new Chief Sustainability Officer

Jul 24, 2018 / United States
Sportswear group Nike has appointed Noel Kinder as its new Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO), effective from the 5th of September onwards

2026 World Cup: an open goal for adidas

Jul 23, 2018 / United States
The major competition for football national teams in 2026 will take place in North America and is likely to boost adidas’ sales closing the gap with Nike

Yue Yuen with revenue growth

Jul 23, 2018 / Hong Kong
Revenue posted by the Hong Kong headquartered footwear group increased by 8.9% in the first three months of the financial year

Pakistan: leather industry is the second largest export sector

Jul 20, 2018 / Pakistan
Information comes from official authorities. Pakistan's leather industry is the second largest export sector after textile

Attenta, enjoy a comfortable life

Jul 20, 2018 / Portugal
The Portuguese-based brand, focused on comfort, was born within Almol - Indústria de Calçado, Lda, a footwear company based in the north of the country

Reebok and CDFA partner to nurture new talents

Jul 19, 2018 / United States
The sportswear giant and the Council of Fashion Designers of America are combining efforts for the Fashion Future Graduate Showcase and New York Fashion Week: Men’s

LeBron James to boost sales in LA

Jul 19, 2018 / United States
LeBron James’ contract with the Los Angeles Lakers is expected to change the retail game in LA. Apparel sales are expected to increase, while the effect on footwear is uncertain, analysts comment

Micam goes to South East Asia

Jul 18, 2018 / Italy
The aim of Assocalzaturifici’s promotional roadshow is to present the 86th edition of MICAM, to be held at the Fiera Milano (Rho) from the 16th to the 19th September 2018. The roadshow will tour the nations of the South East Asian Association

New footwear design center opens in India

Jul 18, 2018 / India
The country's Minister of Commerce and Industry, Suresh Prabhu, inaugurated a new footwear design and development institute (FDDI) in Hyderabad

Burberry confirms boost in sales

Jul 17, 2018 / United Kingdom
The London-based global luxury brand Burberry announced a 3% increase in sales in the first quarter of the financial year

New Generation: meet Rafic Daud

Jul 17, 2018 / Portugal
A project created to break the established norm, Undandy is an online based footwear business focused on customized shoes. Get to know Rafic Daud, who was behind the concept

Vietnam: exports revenue to rise again

Jul 17, 2018 / Vietnam
The first semester of the year closed with positive performance for the Vietnamese exports. Forecasts for the rest of the year indicates double digit growth

India and Vietnam solidify business ties

Jul 16, 2018 / Vietnam
A group of businessmen from Indian leather companies travelled to Ho Chi Minh City to met with their Vietnamese counterparts

Nike is working on customer engagement

Jul 16, 2018 / United States
The US-based sportswear giant is set to bring back in-store traffic through Nike Live, a new tech-driven concept store at the intersection of digital and physical retail

Luxury sneakers: an expanding market

Jul 13, 2018 / World
Brands such as Prada, Gucci and Balenciaga are increasingly looking at sneakers for growth, increasing their investment and marketing budgets to allocate in this segment

European Associations work on new digital skills

Jul 13, 2018 / CEC
The results of a company survey conducted under the Erasmus+ Project Digital TCLF 2025 have been published, confirming the relevance of 9 emerging digital occupations in the Textile, Clothing, Leather and Footwear (TCLF) sectors