Footwear
DiVERGE, made to order
The Portuguese-based brand was founded by a group of friends that got frustrated at how difficult it is to find special sneakers that perfectly match each ones style. DiVERGE sneakers are made to order
Brazilian exports cross the 965 million US dollars threshold
Data gathered by the Brazilian Footwear Industries Association (Abicalçados) indicates that 114.55 million pairs of shoes were shipped abroad between January and December, generating 967 million US dollars in exports in 2019
LVMH names Hélène Valade Director of Environment
French luxury group LVMH has just appointed Hélène Valade as Director of Environmental Development. The executive replaces Sylvie Bénard, who will retire after 26 years in office
Tapestry joins Australian relief efforts
The New-York based luxury group has announced a 100 000 US dollars gift from the Coach Foundation to Australian Relief Efforts
J.Crew Group announces quarter results
The New-York based company announced financial results for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2019. On the occasion a Transaction Support Agreement with Ad Hoc Group of Creditors has also announced
Liverpool and Nike with multi-year partnership deal
The football team based in the northwest England announced a new multi-year partnerhsip with Nike, which becames its official kit supplier from the 2020-21 season onwards
Reef signs new EMEA distributors
Reef Lifestyle, LLC announced it has entered into several new distribution agreements with leading footwear distributor partners across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA)
2019: the highs and lows of the Italian industry
Assocalzaturifici gives a snapshot of the current state of the industry emerging from a survey focused on the first nine months of 2019 conducted by the Confindustria Moda Research Centre
The white sneakers phenomenon
A few years ago, it would be difficult to imagine white sneakers as a simple, subtle and essential accessory. However, times have changed and now the fashion world is completely into the white sneaker phenomenon
Uzbekistan industry aims to grow exports
The local government is pushing ahead a programme to liberalise a state and economy with a strong heritage from the post-Soviet era. The aim is to grow exports of the clothing and footwear industry
Genesco acquires footwear licensee Togast
The Nashville-based group has announced the acquisition of leading footwear licensee Togast. Genesco also confirmed it has entered into a new Levi's footwear license agreement
Portuguese footwear industry with new sustainability plan
Back in December the Portuguese Footwear, Components, Leather Goods Manufacturers' Association (APICCAPS) has presented a new Action Plan focused on Sustainability
Rubber and Plastic Footwear Manufacturers Association changes name
Rubber and Plastic Footwear Manufacturers Association (RPFMA) was renamed United States Footwear Manufacturers Association (USFMA). www.USFMA.org launched
Jordan Brand and Dior in collaboration
During the Fall 2020 Dior men's collection, Maison Dior and Dior men Artistic Director Kim Jones revealed the first silhouette for the forthcoming Jordan Brand x Dior collection: Air Jordan I High OG Dior
Javan Bunch leaves the Rockport Group
The Massachusetts-based footwear company confirmed that Javan Bunch is stepping down as President. He completed little more than a year in the job-
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Footwear Consumer 2030
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