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Brazil and Argentina defend the continuity of the TEC
Both the Brazilian Footwear Industries Association (Abicalçados) and the Footwear Industry Chamber from Argentina (CIC) stressed the importance of the External Tariff of Mercosur (TEC) for the sustainability of the sector
UK Spring Budget fails to meet retailers expectations
British retail bodies believe the Government could have gone further to support businesses with the Spring Budget. No changes were introduced concerning VAT-free shopping, shopping hours or business rates
ACCC launches investigation on Australian businesses for greenwashing
Australia's Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will investigate several businesses, especially in the cosmetic, clothing and footwear and food and drink sectors, for potential greenwashing
AAFA salutes progress in tackling growing counterfeiting problem
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has welcomed the US 2022 Review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy, saying it echoes concerns raised by clothing and footwear brands
Nike sues lululemon over patent infringements
The US-based sportswear company has filed a complaint against the Vancouver-based apparel company for patent infringement related to at least four of the company's latest shoe releases
International Accord arrives in Pakistan
The Pakistan Accord, expected to go into action in the upcoming spring, will address working conditions and safety within the textile and garment supply chains of brands sourcing in Pakistan
Pakistan: tanneries risk closure due to credit issues
Several goods destined for the tanning industry remain detained at the Karachi Port because commercial banks are refusing to collect documents due to the non-availability of dollars
AAFA applauds House for passing Inform Consumers Act
The American Apparel & Footwear Association commended the US House of Representatives for its passage of the Inform Act and is encouraging the Senate to push forward the bill
Skechers sues Hermès for patent infringement
The US-based company announced that it has sued the luxury group for allegedly infringing on multiple patents regarding its Massage Fit sole technology
Manolo Blahnik wins 22-year trademark battle in China
The British luxury shoemaker announced that it has won the long-running legal battle in China to use its name, becoming able to enter the world’s fastest-growing luxury market for the first time
Complexity of a shoe must be considered for a successful green transition
The European social partners of the textiles, clothing, leather, and footwear (TCLF) sectors adopted a joint statement calling for action to ensure a successful green and digital transition
Wolverine Worldwide sells Champion footwear licence to HanesBrands
The company announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Keds sold the Champion trademarks for footwear in the US and Canada to its licensee HannesBrands for 90 million USD in cash
Government in Pakistan imposes ban on luxury goods' imports
The Federal government of Pakistan has decided to impose a ban on the import of luxury goods. The measure is being announced as a preventive step to obviate the threatening default and contribute to control the escalating hike in the dollar against rupee
Matthias Rosenthal from TÜV SÜD talks about the industry, sustainability and the global value chain
We spoke with Matthias Rosenthal, who has taken the position of Vice President Consumer Products (CPS) for TÜV SÜD’s Business Line Softlines back in March, becoming responsible for the sustainable and profitable development of Softlines globally
Cambodia to increase minimum wage for 2022
A few weeks ago, Cambodia’s Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training issued regulation setting the new minimum wage for the garment, textile, and footwear industries for 2022-
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