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Crocs to double India business
The US-based footwear brand is aiming to double its India business in 3 years, by widening product portfolio and expanding retail footprint
Timberland transforms recycled plastic bottles into shoes and bags
Global outdoor lifestyle brand has teamed up with Thread, a manufacturer of sustainable fabrics, to transform plastic bottles from the streets and canals of Haiti into a collection of footwear, bags and T-shirts
Kenya and Bangladesh to strengthen trade relations
According to the Leathergoods & Footwear Manufacturers & Exports Association of Bangladesh (LFMEAB) the African country is focusing in the Bangladeshi Leather sector
Reve de Flo, Women Dream We Make
Get to know a Portuguese-based company with great experience in the footwear industry, focused in the women’s segment and selling most of its production to the international markets
Exceed Shoe Thinkers, until perfection is achieved
They think. They design. They construct. They test and if that is not enough, they will do it again...Until they achieve perfection. That's what the Shoe Thinkers say
Kenya to launch a strategy to revamp the leather sector
Confirmation comes from the Cabinet Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Cooperation, Mr. Adan Mohamed
Aldo names new CEO
The footwear retailer has appointed David Bensadoun as its new Chief Executive, to replace Patrick Frisk
Leather, leather goods and footwear as Product of the Year in Bangladesh
The nomination was announced by the country’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The authorities have set an ambitious aim for the Leather industry’s exports earnings
Crocs to close 160 stores by 2018
While announcing its fourth quarter and fiscal year results the US-based company has also confirmed it has a plan to close 30% of its stores within the next two years
Steph Curry helps donate 20 000 shoes to children in Congo
The basketball player has made use of his public recognition to help Liberty University collect over 20 000 shoes for children in Africa
Skechers Kids wins Design Excellence Award
The California-based sportswear collection has been recognized with a design excellence award in the children’s category from trade publication Footwear Plus
VF Corporation with solid 2016
The US-based manufacturer and distributor of branded footwear, accessories and apparel confirmed annual revenue in line with the previous year, with the Timberland brand revenue up by 4% in the fourth quarter
125 European Associations in support of a EU industrial strategy
More than 100 associations have signed a Joint Declaration with the aim to step up their cooperation with European institutions to define and implement an ambitious and coordinated industrial strategy
Lineapelle closes on a high
The 92nd edition of Lineapelle was held in Milan from the 21st to the 23rd of February and had over 21 800 visitors
Global Footwear Retail Conference discusses politics, global trade and digital
The footwear industry will gather in Hong Kong on the 30th of March to reflect on some of the most pressing topics impacting their business nowadays
Fast paced growing imports threatening the Argentinian industry
The growth of 62% in footwear imports so far this year combined with the fall in domestic consumption and the rise in production costs had a strong impact on the sector
JCPenney to close more than 100 stores
JC Penney believes this to be the right strategy to adjust the business allowing it to effectively compete against the growing threat of online retailers
Fila to sponsor the Netherlands Olympic Team
The sporstwear brand has entered into a sports apparel sponsorship agreement with the Netherlands Olympic Committee (NOC)
Get ready for a complete event for leather, materials and fashion
Now approaching its 33rd edition APLF will present a complete event integrating leather, components, materials as well as fashion accessories and the latest trends
Nordstrom earnings exceed expectations
The Seattle-based company today reported fourth quarter earnings that exceeded expectations, reflecting continuous improvements to its operating model
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