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700 000 US dollars’ worth of fake UGG products seized
UGG (a division of Deckers Brands) partnering with local and federal law enforcement agencies helped to identify over 3 660 pairs of fake UGG products
Chinese court orders New Balance to pay fine over trademark breach
A Chinese appeal court has ruled against the US sportswear brand for trademark infringements and ordered it to pay five million yuan as compensation to a Chinese company
Brazilian exports on the red
According to data released by Abicalçados, footwear exports were down by 4.7% in value terms in the first five months of 2016, compared to similar period last year. In May, exports decline both in quantity and value
Pakistan’s footwear exports continue with the declining trend
In the first eleven months of the current financial year, Pakistan registered sales abroad of 12.21 million pairs of shoes. Value of exports, totaling 99.49 million US dollars, was down by 17.51%
Coxx Borba, Xtremely you
The footwear company, based in Guimarães, one of the most important regions for the Portuguese footwear industry, is celebrating 2 decades of existence
Francal opens with Fashion industry conference
This year the Brazilian trade fair has chosen a different format to welcome the industry to the event and has organised a panel to discuss the current state of the art in the fashion industry
Pitti Uomo closes with record-breaking edition
An increase in the flow of buyers from Germany, United Kingdom, China, Japan, United States, Russia, and all the Eastern markets was announced at the closing of the 90th edition of the event
Qatari fund buys Balmain
Mayhoola for Investments is the Qatari fund already owning the Italian fashion house Valentino. Now it acquired the French-based maison
Jimmy Choo recovers to positive ground
Jimmy Choo PLC, the British luxury brand specialising in shoes and accessories, announced its results for the year ended on the 31st of December 2015
Reebok & Kendrick Lamar team up again
Reebok Classic and American rapper renovated their partnership, this time adding a personal touch to the brand’s Classic Leather silhouette
Cordwainer Footwear Student of the Year announced
15 finalists from the Universities of Northampton, De Montfort and University of the Arts London presented their portfolios as part of the Cordwainer Footwear Student of the Year Competition
Ferragamo launches new line for children
The Italy-based luxury goods company and one of the global leaders in the sector is investing in the children's segment
Lenovo launches smart running shoes
During Lenovo’s Tech World event in San Francisco this past week, the company revealed a smart running shoe with most features a fitness tracker demands
Aldo participates in the Race Across America
The Canada-based brand formed a team for the Race Across America (RAAM), a 3 000 miles bike race. Employees and executives of the company are taking part in the challenge
N Brown revenue falls
The UK-based group, owner of fashion brands Jacamo and Simply Bereported, lowered revenue as demand for womenswear and shoes declined
Wordwide footwear associations gathered aiming to strengthen the industry
On the 9th of June 2016 the Second International Footwear Forum (IFF) brought together footwear associations and federations from across the world to exchange views and propose ways to help the companies
Expo Riva with positive outcome
The latest edition of Expo Riva Schuh, the international event, closed its 86th edition with a total of 11 025 visitors. The direction of the fair believes new strategies are needed to win over the market
Footwear exports in Vietnam near the 5 billion US dollars
The leather and footwear sector’s exports reached nearly 5 billion US dollars in the first five months of this year, up by 6% compared to similar period last year, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade
Michael Kors with senior management promotions
Philippa Newman was promoted to President of the Accessories and Footwear business. Michele Chan promoted to President of Women’s Ready-to-Wear
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