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1 million US dollars reward for missing shoes
The amount has been offered by an anonymous fan for the return of Judy Garland’s Wizard of Oz shoes, which were stolen from a museum in Minnesota a decade ago
Canadian owner of Nine West’ stores fills for bankruptcy protection
Toronto-based importer, wholesaler, and retailer Sherson Group sought bankruptcy protection last week, according to filings
Are we moving online?
The study Footwear Consumer 2030 predicts that in the next 15 years online sales will create a different dynamic from traditional brick and mortar retail, raising new questions for brands and businesses and boosting the global network of consumption
Footwear exports in Pakistan return to growing path
In the first eleven months of the year, Pakistan registered sales abroad of 12.74 million pairs of shoes, declining 10.92%. Value of exports was up by 11.90% reaching 120.34 million US dollars
Nike India opens its largest store
Nike’s largest store opened in Bengaluru. The store dedicates special attention to the running segment, with a wide choice of products and specialized services catered to runners and athletes
PREMIUM group to acquire BRIGHT
The PREMIUM group, organiser of the PREMIUM, SEEK and PREMIUM Order trade fair, is acquiring BRIGHT, a trade show for streetwear and sportswear, rooted in skateboard culture
Argentina’s measures to promote the leather and footwear sectors
After Ahora 12, aimed at promoting consumption and domestic production in an array of sectors, the government is planning to issue price-control mechanisms on leather, footwear and leather goods
Get to know Exceed Shoes
Created in 2010 the Portuguese brand has on its foundations the combination of five decades of expertise in producing shoes
News and Trends at GDS
At its next edition GDS - Global Destination for Shoes & Accessories in Düsseldorf (Germany) will present new locations, the latest trends and the Best of Bloggers
Skechers sues Steven Madden
The US-based company claims the famous footwear designer is infringing on its Skechers Go Walk footwear line
adidas presents shoe made from ocean nets
Resulting from a partnership with Parley for the Oceans an innovative footwear concept was presented in the surroundings of the United Nations headquarters
Spanish footwear exports up by 18.4%
The footwear industry in Spain registered another record in exports during the first three months of the current financial year. FICE announced the relevant numbers for the quarter
Zambia’s leather sector with new investment
COMESA-LLPI was granted 400 000 US dollars to support the growth of the leather sector in four of their member countries
Get to know Elenco
A company with almost four decades of existence focused in producing high quality handbags, where the passion and dedication of two generations stands out
adidas details growth plan
adidas Football and adidas Originals aim to lead in every market by 2020 and adidas Running is targeting significant market share gains in the coming years. These are key components of the group’s 2020 strategic business plan
European Fashion and Creative Industries gathered
Commissioner Biénkowska hosted the first Forum on Fashion and High-End industries to discuss initiatives developed to support these industries and to identify future joint actions
US footwear industry satisfied with the AGOA renewal
The House of Representatives passed a renewal of the African Growth & Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade preference program in June (397 votes against 32)
Puma sells Tretorn trademark rights
Sportswear giant will sell its industrial property rights of the Tretorn Group, which include trademark rights, patents and designs, to the US-based company Authentic Brands Group, LLC (ABG)
Moscow hit with shoe store closures
Local media are reporting that an estimated 7% of all garment and footwear shops in Moscow have closed as a consequence of the ongoing economic crisis
GDS, the platform for creativity
The next edition of the footwear and accessories trade fair GDS - Global Destination for Shoes & Accessories will present exciting collections, trend information, the Festival for Shoes and Accessories and fresh impulses
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