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theMICAM closes with visitor attendance down
The recent edition of theMICAM, run between the 2nd and 5th of March in Milan, closed with an attendance figure of 33.372 visitors, including 17.606 international operators, which reflects a decline in line with the recent trend (36.049 in 2012 and 35.389 in 2013).
Themes of the 2014 World Footwear Congress announced
A recent communication from the Confederation of the Footwear Industry unveils the themes to be discussed at the 5th World Footwear Congress in Mexico.
Brazilian footwear exports stable in 2013
In 2013, Brazil's footwear exports were characterized by stability, with a modest variance of 0.2% in the value of sales abroad and an increase of 8.5% in volume. With increasing production, and imports growing 9.8% in quantity and 12.5% in value, the domestic market is quite dynamic.
Sarah Jessica Parker launches shoe collection
The first weekend of March marked the debut of SJP, the highly expected shoe collection designed and signed by actress Sarah Jessica Parker, which also includes handbags and a trench coat in two colors.
Bata’s innovative retail program
Bata, the global footwear company founded in 1894, has an innovative retail program targeting low-income regions. The Aparajita’s program, allowing easier access to areas with poor infrastructures, it’s a key brand awareness tool for the company.
Portuguese footwear exports grew 8% in 2013
In 2013 Portuguese footwear exports increased 8% and reached a total value over 1.700 million Euros, corresponding to 74 million pairs. This is the 3rd consecutive year with a recorded growth in exports and since 2010 the footwear sector increased 28%, despite the international economic slowdown.
Flip Flop Shops Expands into Middle East and Africa
The global flip flops and casual footwear retailer is on track with international expansion and development plans with master franchise agreement for South Africa, Zimbabwe and Mauritius, following recent announcement of similar expansion to the Middle East.
Two Ten Footwear Foundation
February 10, or Ten Day, marked the official beginning of the Two Ten Footwear Foundation 75th anniversary year
Diane Sullivan, Brown Shoe Company
Now CEO, President and Chairman of the Board for Brown Shoe Company
Portuguese footwear grows over 7% in the first quarters of the year
Portuguese footwear exports continue to grow in 2013. In the first nine months of the year, Portugal exported 56 million pairs of shoes, worth a total of 1.336 billion euros, which represents an increase of 7.2% when compared to the same period of the previous year
A two city collection
Wendy Lam – a New York blogger that who writes about style and fashion – maintains a collection of 500 different pairs of shoes.
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