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Francal is also postponed
The trade fair held in São Paulo is also moving the next edition to later in the year. Francal joins the list of events changing their dates as a result of the diffusion of Covid-19
Under Armour contribution to fight Covid-19: 2 million US dollars donated
The Baltimore-based footwear brand will donate 2 million US dollars aimed to provide community support for those impacted by recent pandemic
Covid-19 in Asia: latest update
After reporting the situation in Vietnam, Republic of Korea and Malaysia, today we bring you more news from Cambodia and Japan
APLF's 2020 postponed again
The organisers of the Hong Kong trade fairs have already postponed the events in early February. However, since then Covid-19 has spread globally. Further changes to the fair dates were now announced
Mexico: early stages of Covid-19
Mexico is still at the beginning of the epidemic diffusion and footwear factories continue to operate in the country. We spoke with Prospecta to understand how the situation is evolving
Assocalzaturifici talks about Covid-19 impact in Italy
Italy has been the first country in Europe to take the hit of the Covid-19 epidemic, and it has been strongly impacted so far. We talked with Assocalzaturificci about the state of the footwear industry
Covid-19 hits the US
As we write this article the US becomes the fourth country with the higher number of Covid-19 cases after China, Italy and Spain. The impacts on the industry start to be felt
Join the second edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey
The WorldFootwear.com is asking all experts within the footwear industry to share their views about the current business situation and assess the impacts of Covid-19. We want to hear your views
Owner of Melissa stops manufacturing activities
Brazil-based Grendene Group, owner of Melissa and Ipanema brands, has decided to implement mandatory collective vacation for all employees in their units in the country
Chanel closes production sites
The France-based luxury house announced it has decided to close its core production sites in three European countries: France, Italy and Switzerland, either completely or partially
Europe in the midst of Covid-19: consequences for footwear
Reports come from several countries regarding retail closures. Manufacturing continues to be on, although some issues with access to raw materials are being felt by some businesses
Genesco closes stores temporarily
Another group closes doors in the US following the rapid diffusion of the Covid-19 on the country. Genesco recently announced its business guidance for 2020, but is now withdrawing it
Keen donates 10 million US dollars in shoes for coronavirus relief
The Portland-based company will give away 100 000 pairs of shoes, with a retail value of 10 million US dollars, to those affected by coronavirus, including health care workers and people who have lost jobs
How Covid-19 is being felt in Africa and Latin America
While countries in Europe seem to be in the midst of the pandemic, Africa and Latin America are facing the early stages of the Covid-19 diffusion in their territories
Kering donates 2 million euros to hospitals
The French-based group, owner of brands such as Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent or Balenciaga has announced their contribution to the fight of the coronavirus outbreak
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