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Authorities apprehend millions in fake sneakers
Customs officials in Chile announced they have seized a shipment of fake sneakers, including shoes from adidas and Nike
Belcinto, leather goods with a soul
The company based in S. João da Madeira, in the north of Portugal, is focused on designing, producing and marketing fashion accessories in superior quality leather, for customers who look for good taste and quality
ASICS campaign donates 50 000 shoes
ASICS Extra Mile initiative delivered over 1.5 million US dollars in shoe donations to Girls On The Run
Aquazzura unveils children's footwear line
The Florence-based brand, headed by designer Edgardo Osorio, has unveiled its first collection for kids called Aquazzura Mini
Salvatore Ferragamo strengthens presence in Asia
The Italy-based luxury brand announced to be in control of a 100% stake in four joint-venture companies, which control the company’s distribution in South Korea and South-East Asia
Pensole launches first class focusing on material design
The Footwear Design Academy announced the launch of Pensole|MLab Powered by Vibram, a hands-on, four-week, intensive design immersion program focused on material design
Online sales will become more important than in brick and mortar shops
The words are from Cleto Sagripanti, President of the European Confederation of the Footwear Industry (CEC). An entrepreneur and a business man with extensive experience in the shoe industry
Bo-Bell, Real shoes for real kids
A Portuguese footwear brand specialized in small sizes shoes for children
GDP of the footwear sector falls by 7.1% in Mexico
According to local sources, during the current year the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the footwear industry registered a drop of 7.1%
Selena Gomez is Coach’s new face
The New York-based design house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands has announced its partnership with the actress and singer
Topline growth at Mulberry
The UK-based luxury brand has announced unaudited results for the six months ended on the 30th of September 2016
Caleres acquires Allen Edmonds
The owner of a wide portfolio of footwear brands, such as Famous Footwear, Sam Edelman and Franco Sarto, has acquired Allen Edmonds from Brentwood Associates for 255 million US dollars, subject to certain adjustments
Brazilian exports on the red
According to data analysed by wordfootwear.com Brazilian footwear exports in the first semester were down by 2.7% in terms of value, but registered a 3.3% increase in terms of volume, compared to the same period in 2015
European companies are recommended to diversify their markets
The words are from Cleto Sagripanti, President of the European Confederation of the Footwear Industry (CEC). An entrepreneur and a business man with extensive experience in the shoe industry
RAP, for active kids
A brand born and raised in Portugal, but with a Danish touch which gives it a most distinguishable flair
Venezuela orders stores to get into the Christmas spirit
One of the world's highest inflation rate has led to a low level of disposable income for Venezuelans, in an economy struggling with chronic shortages of goods
Michael Jordan wins trademark battle in China
China’s Supreme People’s Court has officially ruled in favor of the ex-basketball player in a long-running trademark case against a sports company which traded under an identical name to Jordan’s Chinese name (Qiaodan)
Dr. Martens plans 100 new stores for the next five years
The iconic UK-based brand is planning to open 100 new stores and shop-in-shops over the next five years, after opening 11 own stores and nine shop-in-shops in the year to the 31st of March
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