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Indian leather sector in negative ground
India’s export of leather and leather products for the last financial year reached 5 665.91 million US dollars, compared to 5 855.06 million US dollars in the previous year. This represents a decline of 3.23%
Lineapelle kicks off its 93rd edition
The next edition of the International exhibition of leather, accessories, components, fabrics, synthetics and models will take place in Milan from the 4th to 6th of October, launching the style for Winter 2018/19 at the grounds of Fieramilano Rho
Harrys of London to enter India
The Britain-based luxury men’s footwear and accessories brand is planning to open its first outlet in Delhi, followed by Mumbai by early 2018
Barratts is selling its IP assets
The British-based footwear retailer is selling the rights to the brand and its international trademark portfolio. This occurs 4 years after the company has entered into administration
Borovo receives 1.1 million euros order from Croatian government
Croatia's Interior Ministry confirmed an order with a total value of 1.1 million euros has been placed with state-owned footwear manufacturer Borovo for the delivery of footwear for the police force
84th edition of the MICAM on the high
The latest edition of the MICAM closed with a total attendance figure of 47 187 (up by 5.6% compared to the September edition last year. A total of 1 441 exhibitors participated in the event
Jimmy Choo shareholders approve takeover
Shareholders of the UK-based luxury footwear brand Jimmy Choo have voted almost unanimously in favour of a takeover by Michael Kors
Wolverine is selling defense footwear business
Wolverine has announced the sale of assets associated with its United States Department of Defense (DoD) contract business and the transfer of outstanding DoD contracts to Original Footwear
Shoe Carnival testing Puma shops
Cliff Sifford, President and CEO of Shoe Carnival, revealed the retailer is testing Puma in-store shops in several locations to solidify its dominance of athletic footwear
Anbessa Shoes moves into a new area
Ethiopia-based footwear company Anbessa Shoes is moving production to a new manufacturing facility in the Ethiopian district of Akaky Kaliti, into an area reserved for the leather industry
Kohl’s announces CEO succession plan
The Wisconsin–based company announced Kevin Mansell, Kohl’s Chairman, CEO and President will retire in May. Michelle Gass will take the CEO role at that time and Sona Chawla, Kohl’s COO, will assume the role of President
Obuv Rossii plans IPO
The Russia-based footwear retail group Obuv Rossii has announced an initial public offering (IPO) of its ordinary shares. As a result, 60% of the company’s shares should be available on the Moscow Stock Exchange
Amazon bets on brick and mortar in India
The US-based ecommerce giant has announced its first investment in the brick and mortar segment in the Asian country
Here to stay, more stories of young brands
They are born in the minds of young entrepreneurs. Some have family ties with the footwear industry, others were simply carried along by their love for shoes. Today we bring you 3 more of these young brands
Spain focus on diversification of markets
During the first half of 2017, Spain exported 87 million pairs of shoes with a total value of 1 376.6 million euros. FICE, the local Footwear Federation, highlights the importance of focusing in the diversification of markets
Crocs India to quadruple number of stores
The famous clog brand is focusing on the expansion of its retail network in India, the 3rd largest footwear consumer in the world, according to the World Footwear Yearbook
Kohl's to accept Amazon returns
Kohl's, which is opening in-store Amazon shops, will start accepting returns for the online retailer at some of its stores in Los Angeles and Chicago starting next month
New edition of Momad Shoes kicks off today
Over 200 exhibitors and more than 350 brands will be gathering in Madrid for presenting the new collections for Spring-Summer 2018 during the fourth edition of the Momad Shoes
adidas is number 2 in the US
The Germany-based sportswear brand has now reached the second place in the sports footwear segment in the US, the largest importer of footwear in the world
Nominations for Deckers’ Board of Diretors
Marcato Capital Management, a key investor in Deckers Brands, has nominated 10 candidates to replace the Board of Directors of the footwear group
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