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Vans annual custom culture competition
Once again, Vans invites high school art students nationwide to participate in the ninth year of Vans Custom Culture, an art competition built to inspire creativity and show support for art programs in schools
Pinto di Blu, for all women
Pinto di Blu is a brand born within footwear company Costa, Costa & Oliveira, a business established in 1991, with headquarters in Santa Maria da Feira, one of the historic regions for footwear manufacturing in Portugal
Portuguese exports grow for 8 consecutive years
Since 2010 Portuguese footwear exports increased by 50% from 1 297 million euros in that year to a new record of 1 923 million euros in 2016. In the first half of 2017 positive growth continued
Belgium continues to strength its position
Belgium stands out in the international arena as a country with a 2.1 billion USD trade balance and barely no production (less than 1 million pairs in 2016). In the first semester of 2017 exports increased by 3.9% (value)
Macy’s with solid holidays season
The Cincinnati-based company reported positive sales for November and December. The cost saving strategy continues in place with the company aiming to reinvest the savings of 300 million US dollars back into the business
Japanese imports slow down
The Japanese market is one of the most important ones for footwear companies. Imports of footwear by this Asian country registered a decline of 5.1% in the first semester of 2017
Signs of recovery in Brazil
One of the largest footwear producers is still very closed to international trade and focused on its internal market. Notwithstanding, in the first half of the year Brazilian exports grew in volume and value. Production is on a growing trend as well
CCC to buy Romanian franchise
The Polish-based footwear company has signed a non-binding agreement to buy the company owning their franchise in Romania. The deal should amount to 33 million euros
Take a Walk with Take a Walk
The footwear company is based in Guimarães, in the north of Portugal, one of the historic regions for footwear manufacturing in the country
Tapestry reinforces management
The New York-based luxury house has appointed Doreen Toben and Anne Gates to its Board of Directors. These appointments to the Board bring the total membership to ten. New international managers were also announced
Uzbekistan exports to cross a new threshold
As the year is about to close the local Association of Leather and Footwear Producers is estimating the yearly value of exports of the leather and footwear companies year to exceed 110 million US dollars
Ferragamo opens new workshop near Florence
The Italy-based luxury brand Salvatore Ferragamo has opened a leather workshop in its Osmannoro centre, near Florence. This new facility will be focused on producing new products and researching new styles and materials
Largest footwear importer slows down
The world’s largest importer, the US, reduced its imports in 2016. The trend continues with a slight decrease in value terms (-1.7%) occurred in the first semester of the current year
Nike consolidates revenue
The Oregon-based sportswear company announced its financial results for the second quarter, marked by revenue growth driven by international geographies and continued strength in Nike Direct
CEC welcomes the Czech Leather and Footwear Association
On the 14th of December, the European Confederation of the Footwear Industry (CEC) welcomed a new Member, the Czech Leather and Footwear Association (COKA), at its General Assembly in Brussels
New collaborative project presented by the Portuguese industry
The FAMEST project was formally presented by the Portuguese Footwear and Fashion Cluster last November
Under Armour together with Team Canada
The Canadian Olympic Committee announced Under Armour as the Official High Performance Footwear Supplier for their Team Canada for the next eight years
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