9 May 2017
  
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World
New APICCAPS President announces 50 million euros investment plan
May 10, 2017 / Portugal
Luis Onofre, the new leader of the Portuguese footwear industry, will be promoting a campaign to attract young people to the sector and announced a new investment under the Industry 4.0 program
  
 
World
Training opportunities for youngsters
May 4, 2017 / CEC
An European project, run in partnership with several entities from different countries and with CEC, is focusing on young people, thinking about the so needed generational replacement in the industry   
 
Companies
adidas records strong start into the year
May 4, 2017 / Germany
The Germany-based company recorded a strong two digits’ sales growth in the first quarter of the new year. Both the adidas and Reebook brands contributed with robust growth in sales   
 
Innovation
2 High-tech innovations that will change the footwear industry
May 8, 2017 / World
3D printing and Virtual reality are innovative technologies that companies are using to change the way consumers experience footwear   
 
Companies
Coach’s results in line with expectations
May 5, 2017 / United States
The New York-based design house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands, reported sales decline of 4% on a reported basis and 3% on a constant currency basis. Net earnings were up slightly   
 
Social
Vans launches 8th annual design competition
May 3, 2017 / United States
In partnership with Journeys, LCAD (Laguna College of Art + Design) and Americans for the Arts, Blick Art Materials, Vans opened up public voting for its 8th annual Custom Culture Design Competition   
 
World
Liberty Shoes Chairman urges lower taxes
May 6, 2017 / India
Adesh Gupta, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Liberty Shoes Ltd., claimed a lower rate of the Goods and Services Tax on branded footwear
  

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