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Footwear

Anti-dumping duty extended in Brazil

Mar 2, 2016 / Brazil
As communicated by the Ministry of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade (MDIC), from the 2nd of March onwards the surcharge applied to footwear imported from China will be 10.22 US dollars per pair

Wolf & Son, like father like son

Mar 2, 2016 / Portugal
According to the brand’s own words this is “a loyal brand for all the noble pack leaders, who leave their mark as they walk the path”

Paris Fashion Week says no to new shows model

Mar 1, 2016 / France
The governing body of the Paris Fashion Week - the Fédération Française de la Couture du Prêt-à-Porter des Couturiers et des Créateurs de Mode - has announced that it intends to stand by the current system of showing collections six months in advance of them being available to purchase

German high street retailers with declining footwear sales

Feb 29, 2016 / Germany
According to the BDSE, the German Footwear Retailers' Association, last year was marked by a decrease in sales. Too mild temperatures in the winter months were pointed out

adidas wins legal battle over three-stripe design

Feb 26, 2016 / Germany
The European Union‘s top court recognized adidas claim over a rival company trying to trademark a shoe logo similar to the triple stripes

Fifth consecutive year of record earnings for Foot Locker

Feb 26, 2016 / United States
The New York-based specialty athletic retailer, reported financial results for its fourth quarter and full year. Again, outstanding results marked the performance of the company

Kohl's to close underperforming stores

Feb 25, 2016 / United States
The Wisconsin-based clothing and footwear retailer plans to close 18 stores this year, while it seeks to cut costs and find the balance between its brick-and-mortar presence and the online business

adidas and Wanderlust announced integrated partnership

Feb 25, 2016 / United States
The sportswear giant and the producer of large-scale lifestyle festival events focusing on yoga, music and wellness, established a multi-year partnership focusing on the millennial athletic enthusiasts

Portugal consolidates footwear exports in 2015

Feb 23, 2016 / Portugal
In a difficult and complex international scenario, the Portuguese footwear industry closed the year with a slight increase in exports. According to APICCAPS a new record was established with sales abroad totaling 1 865 million euros

theMicam with positive balance

Feb 21, 2016 / Italy
The Milan-held trade fair has received 32 703 visitors (+1.8%). International buyers deserved highlight, as signs of recovery are seen, according to the Italian Footwear Association

Centenário celebrates its 75th anniversary

Feb 21, 2016 / Portugal
Fábrica de Calçado Centenário was founded in 1941, in Cucujães (in the north of Portugal). Its Managing Director, Domingos Ferreira, has just received a public recognition for his professionalism and dedication to the industry and the community

19th UITIC Congress with record participation

Feb 19, 2016 / India
A record number of delegates marked the latest edition of the UITIC congress: 596 delegates, including 174 international participants from nearly 30 countries, attended the event, which was held in Chennai

Retailers open to new suppliers at the GDS

Feb 18, 2016 / Germany
Winter trends, new collections and tomorrow’s technologies. From the 10th to 12th of February 800 brands presented themselves at GDS. 100 exhibitors were present at tag it! – The Private Label Show held concurrently

Foot Locker announces capital spending for 2016

Feb 18, 2016 / United States
The US-based specialty athletic retailer announced that its Board of Directors had authorized two capital allocation initiatives that will elevate investment in the business operations and provide additional returns to shareholders

Gary Champion rejoins Clarks

Feb 17, 2016 / United States
The US-based subsidiary of C&J Clark Limited confirmed the footwear veteran will serve as President of Clarks Americas, effective immediately
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