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Footwear industry in Mexico faces shortage of workers
The industry in Jalisco faces a deficit of roughly 2 000 trained workers. At least, that is the belief of the CICEJ's new President, José Isabel Arias Frías
Why footwear companies should listen to their customers
Innovation is key for players in the footwear industry that want to have a competitive advantage. But they should innovate in a way the consumer values
Geox reports increase in revenue
The 1.2% increase in revenue posted by the Italy-based footwear brand was mainly driven by a positive performance of the wholesale channel (+6.3%) and online sales (which grew by more than 30%)
Why healthy footwear is important for consumers
Having comfortable shoes is important, especially for consumers who are aware of the long-term issues of having poorly designed shoes. Can footwear companies adapt to consumers healthy preferences?
Brands producing ethical footwear
In the competitive industry of footwear, brands like Indosole and Ethletlic standout in the market for being ethical producers
Declining sales by Tod's
Consolidated sales for the Tod’s group in the first quarter of 2017 reached 238.5 million euros, down by 4.4% from similar period in the previous year (down by 5% at constant rates)
Your rules by Maria Maleta
This is the tale about two girls with an obvious passion for fashion and handbags. As people say: there can ever be enough handbags for a woman
How a shoe that grows can fight diseases
Developing countries offer interesting opportunities for business innovation and growth. Kenton Lee created a shoe that grows, in order to make safer and healthier children who are exposed to soil-transmitted diseases
How cushioning technology is making adidas relevant again
adidas has been able to stand out once again in the athletic footwear market. Since its release, Boost, a cushioning technology, has proven to deliver what it promised: comfort and better performance
Yue Yuen with increase in revenue
One of the world's largest footwear manufacturers announced increases in total revenue during the first quarter of the current fiscal year
Challenges and opportunities for footwear producers
The rapid pace of urbanization and the constantly-changing consumer preferences are affecting footwear markets. Companies in this sector should be prepared to face these challenges
Wolverine’s results beat expectations
The US-based group has announced the result for the quarter. Although revenue declined, the company is satisfied with the results and with the acceleration of the Wolverine Way Forward program
New APICCAPS President announces 50 million euros investment plan
Luis Onofre, the new leader of the Portuguese footwear industry, will be promoting a campaign to attract young people to the sector and announced a new investment under the Industry 4.0 program
Coach acquires Kate Spade & Company
The New York-based design house of luxury accessories and lifestyle brands announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Kate Spade & Company
Smart Shoes - When design and comfort isn't enough
Footwear companies have been partnering up with technological agencies to create innovative shoes with features and functions that go well beyond design
2 High-tech innovations that will change the footwear industry
3D printing and Virtual reality are innovative technologies that companies are using to change the way consumers experience footwear
Liberty Shoes Chairman urges lower taxes
Adesh Gupta, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Liberty Shoes Ltd., claimed a lower rate of the Goods and Services Tax on branded footwear
Coach’s results in line with expectations
The New York-based design house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands, reported sales decline of 4% on a reported basis and 3% on a constant currency basis. Net earnings were up slightly
adidas records strong start into the year
The Germany-based company recorded a strong two digits’ sales growth in the first quarter of the new year. Both the adidas and Reebook brands contributed with robust growth in sales
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