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Retail sales fall by 4.1% in Singapore

Oct 15, 2019 / Singapore

In its recent release the Department of Statistics in the country confirmed a drop in retail of 4.1% in August compared to similar month in 2018. Footwear with good performance

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The world’s most expensive shoe unveiled in Dubai

Oct 15, 2019 / UAE

Dubai was the place chosen to unveil the world's most expensive shoes with a total value of 73 million United Arab Emirates Dirham, roughly 20 million US dollars

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Umbro extends South America license

Oct 15, 2019 / South America

The owner of the brand, Iconix Brands Group, has announced a ten-year extension of Umbro’s licensing agreement with long-time partner Grupo Dass

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Next UITIC Congress will be in China

Oct 14, 2019 / UITIC

The China Leather Industry Association (CLIA) has been selected by the UITIC Executive Committee to be in in charge of organizing the 21st Congress in China in 2021 on behalf of the UITIC

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LVMH with 16% revenue growth

Oct 14, 2019 / France

Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, one of the world’s leading luxury products group, recorded a 16% increase in revenue, reaching 38.4 billion euros in the first nine months of 2019

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US-China phase one trade deal announced

Oct 14, 2019 / United States

As part of the deal, the tariffs on the first 250 billion US dollars in trade will not increase to 30% on Tuesday as planned

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Kyaia launches new digital platform

Oct 11, 2019 / Portugal

This new project by Portuguese-based Kyaia aims to bring closer brands and manufacturers with retailers, and contributing to change the actual process of footwear marketing

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Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags strengthen global focus

Oct 11, 2019 / Italy

From 11th to 14th January 2020 Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags welcome fashion professionals from over 100 countries to a hub with an integrated offer of volume footwear and accessories

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Jesus Shoes sold out in a minute

Oct 11, 2019 / United States

With holy water from the Jordan River on the sole, the Jesus Shoes sold out in a minute. The base model, the Nike Air Max 97 has a selling price around 160 US dollars

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Hermès in expansion mode

Oct 10, 2019 / France

The French-based luxury house announced the creation of a new leather goods workshop straddling the villages of Tournes and Cliron (Ardennes) by 2022

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US is the main destination of Brazilian footwear exports

Oct 10, 2019 / Brazil

According to data prepared by the Brazilian Footwear Industries Association (Abicalçados), 9.47 million pairs were shipped in August, 7.4% more than in the same month of 2018

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EU and Germany to partner with Nigeria’s leather sector

Oct 10, 2019 / Nigeria

Local news agencies are reporting the European Union (EU) and the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) are partnering with Nigeria to boost the country’s leather industry

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Travel industry sales to reach 3 trillion US dollars

Oct 9, 2019 / World

According to new research released by the global market research company Euromonitor International, the global travel industry is expected to reach close to 3 trillion US dollars and grow by 3.3% by 2024

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Australia: retail turnover improves

Oct 9, 2019 / Australia

Australian retail turnover rose by 0.4% in August 2019, seasonally adjusted, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Retail Trade figures

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Francal Ablac Show announced

Oct 9, 2019 / Brazil

Francal and Ablac teamed up with an aim to stimulate the footwear market and unite the entire production chain

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Indonesia wants to stimulate the manufacturing activity

Oct 8, 2019 / Indonesia

The local Government and the Bank Indonesia have agreed six strategic measures to accelerate manufacturing industry strengthening efforts

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Bangladesh: exports performance above target set

Oct 8, 2019 / Bangladesh

The country’s leather industry registered a total of 106.10 million US dollars’ worth of exporting revenue in the first month of the new financial year. The target set was exceeded

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Pakistan with double-digit growth in exports

Oct 8, 2019 / Pakistan

The Asian country started a new financial year with a positive performance for its footwear exports. Double digit increase in volume and value was registered

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Kering: another step away from Puma

Oct 8, 2019 / France

Kering launches an offering of bonds exchangeable into existing ordinary shares of Puma due 2022 for a nominal amount of 500 million euros. Another step by Kering to reduce its remaining stake in Puma

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