Footwear
Challenges & opportunities in sourcing countries
With the demographic & economic changes that are occurring, will China remain as the main sourcing country for footwear?
4 innovative companies in the footwear business
It’s not easy to grasp a slice of the footwear market, especially against big players. However, some companies are playing a bold game
Eco Friendly Shoes - a profitable opportunity
Many footwear startups and professionals have realized that following consumer preferences can be highly profitable. In fact, we’re not talking only about aesthetics and comfort, but other features that consumers are demanding in their shoes, such as eco-friendly materials
How 3D printing is slowly changing footwear
It's starting to be difficult to talk about innovation without mentioning 3D printing. The hype about this technology keeps increasing as many believe it will impact the way society and companies work
Daniela Catraia creates footwear with architectural inspiration
Daniela Catraia is a young Portuguese footwear designer, graduated in both Architecture and in Footwear Design. Her creations share her name
Footwear industry in Mexico faces shortage of workers
The industry in Jalisco faces a deficit of roughly 2 000 trained workers. At least, that is the belief of the CICEJ's new President, José Isabel Arias Frías
New APICCAPS President announces 50 million euros investment plan
Luis Onofre, the new leader of the Portuguese footwear industry, will be promoting a campaign to attract young people to the sector and announced a new investment under the Industry 4.0 program
Smart Shoes - When design and comfort isn't enough
Footwear companies have been partnering up with technological agencies to create innovative shoes with features and functions that go well beyond design
Training opportunities for youngsters
An European project, run in partnership with several entities from different countries and with CEC, is focusing on young people, thinking about the so needed generational replacement in the industry
Declining sales at Shoe Carnival
The US-based retailer of footwear and accessories announced comparable stores sales results for the first fiscal quarter ended on the 29th of April and an updated outlook for annual net sales
Vietnamese brands aiming to conquer the local market
Although the number of local brands is still very low companies are looking to conquer the potential of a 92 million people market
Revenue up by 7% at Under Armour
The growth in revenue, generated by both the wholesale and the direct-to-consumer segments, gives the company a good start into the new fiscal year
Executive changes at DSW
The Ohio-based branded footwear and accessories retailer has announced new executive appointments
Wolverine with drop in revenue
The US-based footwear giant underlined that results were in line with the original outlook, despite the falls registered in their revenue. Store closures registered in 2016 will continue in the new fiscal year
Asics rewarded for sustainability efforts
The worldwide-known sportswear brand was been awarded with the EPA's ENERGY STAR and announces plans for new sustainability projects-
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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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