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Willian A. Parrado (ACICAM): it is important to discuss the integration of processes in Latin America
On the occasion of the Latin American Footwear Forum, taking place in Colombia, we spoke with Willian A. Parrado, Executive Vice President of ACICAM, about the challenges and opportunities of the footwear trade in Latin America today
Positive perspetives for footwear businesses
In this edition of the Business Conditions survey, we asked our panel of experts to share their expectations about the health of the future business in the next semester. Read about the conclusions below
Average footwear prices expected to increase
In the latest edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey, our panel members predicted an increase of 7.3% in footwear prices over the next six months. Get free access to the report with the main conclusions
France Retail: prospects for the clothing and footwear sectors are still far from positive
The stabilization of the pattern of weakening French consumer confidence in the first quarter of the year cannot mask the pessimism that is still being felt in the country, especially in the context of social unrest. Moreover, in this reality of high inflation, neither do price increases hide the contraction in volumes sold nor is it possible to ignore the difficulties faced by companies more exposed to the domestic market due to increased operating costs (rents and energy) or even the stagnation of the online channel. Retail prospects for the clothing and footwear sectors are, therefore, still far from positive
World Leather Day returns to celebrate the benefits of leather
Due to be held on the 26th of April 2023, the World Leather Day initiative aims once again to promote and encourage a greater understanding of the positive attributes of leather
LAST CALL!! Join the 8th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey
The WorldFootwear.com is asking all experts within the footwear industry to share their views on the current business situation. Join the new edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey. We want to hear you!
Final Call!! Join the 8th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey
The WorldFootwear.com is asking all experts within the footwear industry to share their views on the current business situation. Join the new edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey. We want to hear you!
Brazilian footwear production to grow between 1% and 1.7% in 2023
According to the Brazilian Footwear Industries Association (Abicalçados), this year's local footwear production is expected to grow between 1% and 1.7% over 2022, driven by the domestic market
Second Call!! Join the 8th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey
The WorldFootwear.com is asking all experts within the footwear industry to share their views on the current business situation. Join the new edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey. We want to hear you!
Join the 8th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey
The WorldFootwear.com is asking all experts within the footwear industry to share their views on the current business situation. Join the new edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey. We want to hear you!
AAFA partners up with the International Apparel Federation
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) and the International Apparel Federation (IAF) have renewed their commitment to bring industry players together across the globe
Leather has a role to play in the fight against deforestation
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has called out for traceability along the leather value chain, while signalizing the key role leather can play in the fight against deforestation
Global Footwear Executive Summit returns on the 14th of March
The third edition of the Global Footwear Executive Summit will take place on the 14th of March, during the APLF trade fairs, in Dubai, to discuss the future of the leather industry
Sustainable, please. But not more expensive!
Sustainability is on the agenda of most footwear brands. Given such importance, in the latest edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey we have asked our experts if consumers will be willing to pay more for sustainability
About 400 Turkish footwear factories destroyed in February's earthquakes
Around 400 footwear factories were smashed in the footwear cluster of Antakya during the two earthquakes that hit southern Turkey and north-western Syria on the 6th of February 2023-
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Footwear Consumer 2030
A study reflecting on the main global consumer trends and the key changes for the footwear industry.
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World Footwear Public Calendar
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