World Footwear

Organisations

Abicalçados launches campaign against growing footwear piracy in Brazil

Oct 11, 2024 / Brazil
Abicalçados' anti-piracy campaign aims to gather information to combat physical distribution networks and emphasise the dangers that counterfeit footwear poses to society as a whole

European leather industry presents evidence against the inclusion of leather in the EUDR

Oct 7, 2024 / European Union
A new study commissioned by COTANCE and UNIC shows that leather does not directly cause deforestation and that its inclusion in the EUDR could lead to job losses, supply chain disruptions and higher emissions

The EU Commission proposes a one-year delay in the implementation of anti-deforestation law

Oct 4, 2024 / European Union
The European Commission is proposing a one-year delay in the entry into force of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), responding to calls from several global partners

A record-breaking 50th edition for SIMAC Tanning Tech

Oct 4, 2024 / Italy
SIMAC Tanning Tech, the Italian exhibition of machinery and technology for the footwear, leather goods and tanning industries, attracted more than 9,000 visitors at its 50th edition

Brazilian footwear production grows between January and July

Oct 2, 2024 / Brazil
According to the Brazilian Association of Footwear Industries (Abicalçados), footwear production grew by 3.9% between January and July of 2024, compared to the same period last year

Dune Group founder to be a keynote speaker at the launch of Global Footwear Future Coalition

Oct 2, 2024 / United Kingdom
The Global Footwear Future Coalition, which aims to be a forum for the exchange of knowledge between industry stakeholders, will be launched on the 9th of October. Daniel Rubin, Founder and Executive Chairman of The Dune Group, will be the keynote speaker

AAFA urges US President Biden to prevent potential strikes at the East and Gulf Coast ports

Sep 27, 2024 / United States
The AAFA is urging the US administration to intervene and prevent strikes at East and Gulf Coast ports. These ports accounted for 53% of all US apparel, footwear and accessories imports in 2023

Leather Naturally announces board changes

Sep 26, 2024 / World
The not-for-profit membership association for the leather industry has confirmed Carl Flach for a second term and Mark Roughley for a first term as members of its board of directors

UITIC unveils theme and programme for next Congress

Sep 24, 2024 / UITIC
The 22nd edition of the UITIC Congress will be held in Shanghai in August 2025, focusing on the footwear industry’s competitiveness and sustainability in an age of artificial intelligence

Furturmoda announces partnership with IVACE International ahead of the event

Sep 20, 2024 / Spain
To attract a greater number of international companies, the Spanish trade fair has teamed up with the Valencian Institute for Business Competitiveness (IVACE) for the 52nd edition of the event

Italian footwear sector hits the brakes in the first half of the year

Sep 18, 2024 / Italy
The latest snapshot from the Confindustria Accessori Moda Research Centre for Assocalzaturifici shows that the footwear sector saw its turnover, exports and production fall in the first half

Giorgio Possagno is the new General Manager of Assocalzaturifici

Sep 10, 2024 / Italy
The Italian Footwear Manufacturers’ Association (Assocalzaturifici) has unanimously appointed Giorgio Possagno as its new General Manager. He joins the association from Veronafiere S.p.A

German footwear industry at a standstill

Sep 4, 2024 / Germany
The German footwear industry remains cautious, according to the industry association HDS/L, and does not expect an upturn in the second half of the year

Soles4Souls launches its first awareness campaign in the US

Aug 23, 2024 / United States
The US non-profit Soles4Souls has launched its first national campaign in order to encourage Americans to donate shoes and apparel “that can open the doors of opportunity for millions of people”

Deflationary trend helps revitalise UK fashion retail

Aug 2, 2024 / United Kingdom
The UK fashion retail sector benefited from a deflationary trend in July, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC), giving consumers a temporary respite from recent difficult months
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