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Majority stake at Obuca Beograd sold

Jul 12, 2016 / Serbia
This follows a previous unsuccessful attempt to make a deal with the Zemun-based company

Strong growth on Cambodia’s garment and footwear exports

Jul 11, 2016 / Cambodia
According to figures release by the local Ministry of Commerce the total value of exports from the garment and footwear industry increased by 39.1% in the first quarter of 2016

Decathlon aims to open 60 stores within the next decade

Jul 11, 2016 / Malaysia
The France-based sports equipment chain store is undertaking an aggressive expansion in Malaysia. The company aims to open up new 60 stores in the country

Jimmy Choo with 20th anniversary campaign

Jul 8, 2016 / United Kingdom
The famous designer house has hired famous models Amber Valletta, Milla Jovovich and Lexi Boling to celebrate two decades of existence

DeGier is fosuced on the creation of pieces of art

Jul 8, 2016 / Portugal
A Portuguese-based brand born within Fernando J. Henriques, Lda, a footwear company with 8 decades of existence

Nike and La Liga renew partnership

Jul 7, 2016 / Spain
The two organizations confirmed the extension of their partnership until 2019

Burberry with new leadership roles

Jul 7, 2016 / United Kingdom
Burberry has announced new leadership roles for its senior team as part of the ongoing business review targeting future growth opportunities in retail, product and digital

Skechers with new UK headquarters

Jul 6, 2016 / United Kingdom
The US-based company has innaugurated its new headquarters in St. Albans (England)

Brazilian leather exports continue upward trajectory

Jul 6, 2016 / Brazil
The analysis was carried out by the Department of Commercial Intelligence at CICB (Centre for the Brazilian Tanning Industry) following a report from the Department of Foreign Trade from the Ministry of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade (MDIC)

International revenue drives Nike’s growth

Jul 5, 2016 / United States
The Oregon-based sportswear giant has announced the 2016 financial results. Strong global demand fueled revenue increases across nearly all geographies in fiscal 2016, while robust international revenue drove growth in the fourth quarter

Friendly Fire – Be classy, Be bold

Jul 5, 2016 / Portugal
Get to know a Portuguese brand of footwear inviting women to express their personality

Workshop Green Shoes for a Sustainable Life to be presented at GDS

Jul 5, 2016 / CEC
From the 26th to the 28th of July trade visitors from the shoe sector will be able to learn about the current trends and innovations revolving around shoes and accessories at the Düsseldorf trade fair

Portuguese footwear industry to invest 50 million euros in innovation

Jul 4, 2016 / Portugal
After having developed 80 new products and equipment under the Newalk Project, the Portuguese footwear sector, through APICCAPS and CTCP, will develop a new innovation program

Under Armour opens UA Lighthouse manufacturing and design center

Jul 4, 2016 / United States
State-of-the-art facility in the US will be dedicated to activities focused on product and process innovation


Dick's Sporting Goods buys Sports Authority name

Jul 4, 2016 / United States
The Pennsylvania-headquartered company triumphed at the auction for Sports Authority Holdings Inc.’s brand name and intellectual property rights with a bid of 15 million US dollars

Uzbekistan with long-term programme for developing its industry

Jul 1, 2016 / Uzbekistan
According to local news agencies, the Head of Department of the Ministry of Economy of Uzbekistan, Otabek Sharipov, confirmed a development programme to be in place by 2030

Products within Bangladesh’s leather sector with different dynamics

Jul 1, 2016 / Bangladesh
Sales abroad of leather products between July 15 – March 16 have represented 1.5 times the target established for the period. Leather and leather footwear with opposite performances

Aquazzura with legal action against Steve Madden

Jul 1, 2016 / United States
The Italy-based company is seeking protection for its designs. A suit has been filled at a federal court in New York

adidas intensifies activities in China with Wand Group partnership

Jun 30, 2016 / China
The Germany-based sports giants deepened commercial ties and agreed to cooperate on developing IRONMAN, football and basketball in China and worldwide

UNIDO signs e-learning software agreement with Pakistan

Jun 30, 2016 / Pakistan
The UN body has officially signed a co-operation agreement with officials from Pakistan at the Expert Panel meeting in Mwanza on the 22nd of June