Shoes
Project Be Nature focus on developing sustainable products and materials
The project aiming to develop biodegradable leather with minor impact to the environment was a success, with the objectives completely met, and with the resulting materials and products already commercialized in the international markets
Russia increases footwear imports
During 2013 the Russian Federation imported 334 million pairs of footwear valued at 4 277.8 million USD, with quantities stable (0.7% variation compared to 2012) and growth in value (up by 6.9%). Exports registered solid two digits growth
Model Suki Waterhouse designs sneakers line for Superga UK
The 22 years old model has teamed up with footwear brand Superga to launch a capsule collection of shoes
Lawsuits put footwear companies on the spot
Skechers filed a lawsuit against Reebok International Ltd, alleging infringement of patents, and New Balance is taking action against Karl Lagerfeld’s brand
Ferragamo with continued growth
The group’s revenue for the three month’s period ending 31st March was up by 6.0%. Group net profit for the first quarter reached 26 million euros, 6.9% up from similar period in 2013
Two Ten Footwear Foundation awards 0.8 million USD for scholarships
In its 45th year, the program has helped nearly 6 000 students with a total of 19 million USD granted in scholarships
Singapore with imports growing at 2 digits and with exports consolidation
79.6 million pairs of footwear valued at 670.0 million USD entered the country in 2013, with imports growing both in volume (6.9%) and value (13.6%). Exports consolidated during last year
New exhibition dedicated to footwear in the United States
Sole Obsession: 100 Years of Women’s Shoes from Kitten Heels to Power Pumps presents a range of dressy footwear, spanning from 1910 to 2010
Puma and Ferrari in a new footwear partnership
The Germany based footwear company introduces the Ferrari Limitate footwear collection, a limited edition line fusing Ferrari's class with Puma’s aesthetics
Asics with two digits growth on net sales and net income
The Japan based company announced consolidated net sales up by 26.6% reaching 2 375.7 million euros for year ending March 2014. Net income totaled 116.2 million euros, up by 17.0%
Portuguese brands innovate while getting inspired by tradition
Cultural roots are the inspirational starting point for footwear brands in Portugal. Lazuli, Pelcor, rutz and Green Boots are examples of this recent trend
United Kingdom with frozen footwear imports
In 2013, the British industry maintained the same levels of imports as registered in 2012. Exports grew at two digits
US based Brown Shoe announces net income recovery
The company reported consolidation of net sales for the first quarter (0.4% change over the previous year). Net income improved from a 10.8 million USD loss in 2013 to a 15.4 million USD earning in 2014-
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Footwear Consumer 2030
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