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Timberland to plant 50 million trees
The company launched “Nature Needs Heroes”, a campaign to empower global community to be champions for the planet. 50 million trees planned to be planted over the next 5 years
Consumption: continental convergence still distant
Despite all the movements registered in the international markets in the last few years, perfect convergence between continents' consumption is still distant. Information is from the World Footwear Yearbook 2019
Consumer prices in Hungary go up by 3.1%
On average in August 2019 consumer prices increased by 3.1%, when compared to similar period a year earlier, according to data released by the Hungarian Central Statistical Office
Fila North America with key leadership promotions
The North America business of the Fila brand appointed Danny Lieberman as Executive Vice President for Apparel and Gary Wakley as Executive Vice President for Footwear
NEW CEO for Tapestry
The New York-based luxury house has appointed Jide Zeitlin the new Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Zeitlin succeeds Victor Luis, who is leaving the company and its Board of Directors
Vans launches shoe customization contest
The company's first global shoe customization competition aims to enable creative expression worldwide. Grand prize totals 25 000 US dollars with the shoe design being produced and sold by Vans
Gallery Shoes closes stable edition
Around 400 exhibitors, 65% of whom were national and 35% international, showcased around 600 brands at the latest edition of Gallery Shoes, which took place in Düsseldorf
Skechers: best brand of the year in Germany
The California-based footwear giant received the award for Best Brand of the Year at the Schuhkurier Awards 2019
Brands that matter - Part II
After presenting you Zouri Shoes, Rutz and Lemon Jelly, today we bring you 3 more Portuguese brands with projects focused on sustainability
Italy: fashion industry with flat growth
2019 should be marked by growth of 0.1% for the Italian fashion industry. A performance well below the 3% average registered in the last decade
Nordstrom with new Chief Merchandising Officer
The Seattle-based fashion retailer named Teri Bariquit as the company's new Chief Merchandising Officer
Spain consolidates production in 2018
The Federation of Spanish Footwear Industries announced the figures for production in 2018. Overall variation of 0.8% reflects a stable year in terms of footwear production
New head for the AAFA
AAFA President and CEO Rick Helfenbein is stepping down by the end of the year. AAFA veteran Stephen Lamar will take over from him and lead the organization
Record sales for Caleres
The St. Louis-based footwear group has announced second quarter and first half results. Caleres registered record second quarter sales of 752.5 million US dollars, up by 6.5% year-over-year
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