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The challenges of the footwear industry under discussion in León

Dec 30, 2014 / Mexico

On the 24th and 25th of November the footwear industry gathered in the Mexican city of León to discuss the thematic Keeping one step Ahead: Meeting the challenges of the Footwear sector

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World footwear production reaches new record

Dec 29, 2014 / World

According to the World Footwear Yearbook the production of footwear in 2013 crossed the 22 billion pair threshold for the first time

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International Footwear Forum announced

Dec 3, 2014 / World

On the last day of the World Footwear Congress, Jean Pierre Renaudin, CEC’s President announced the launch of a new forum to reinforce dialogue and commitment between worldwide footwear associations and confederations

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World Footwear Yearbook: 2014 edition is now available

Jul 31, 2014 / World

The new edition of the World Footwear Yearbook was presented at the GDS trade fair

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Lawsuits put footwear companies on the spot

Jul 1, 2014 / World

Skechers filed a lawsuit against Reebok International Ltd, alleging infringement of patents, and New Balance is taking action against Karl Lagerfeld’s brand

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Jean Pierre Renaudin, CEC’s President, live on World Footwear

Jun 2, 2014 / European Union

The interview covers some of the pressing topics impacting the footwear industry worldwide, with a focus on the views of the European Confederation of the Footwear Industry

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Themes of the 2014 World Footwear Congress announced

Mar 12, 2014 / Mexico

A recent communication from the Confederation of the Footwear Industry unveils the themes to be discussed at the 5th World Footwear Congress in Mexico.

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Brazilian footwear exports stable in 2013

Mar 11, 2014 / Brazil

In 2013, Brazil's footwear exports were characterized by stability, with a modest variance of 0.2% in the value of sales abroad and an increase of 8.5% in volume. With increasing production, and imports growing 9.8% in quantity and 12.5% in value, the domestic market is quite dynamic.

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Bata’s innovative retail program

Feb 27, 2014 / Bangladesh

Bata, the global footwear company founded in 1894, has an innovative retail program targeting low-income regions. The Aparajita’s program, allowing easier access to areas with poor infrastructures, it’s a key brand awareness tool for the company.

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Portuguese footwear exports grew 8% in 2013

Feb 20, 2014 / Portugal

In 2013 Portuguese footwear exports increased 8% and reached a total value over 1.700 million Euros, corresponding to 74 million pairs. This is the 3rd consecutive year with a recorded growth in exports and since 2010 the footwear sector increased 28%, despite the international economic slowdown.

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Flip Flop Shops Expands into Middle East and Africa

Feb 14, 2014 / United States

The global flip flops and casual footwear retailer is on track with international expansion and development plans with master franchise agreement for South Africa, Zimbabwe and Mauritius, following recent announcement of similar expansion to the Middle East.

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