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Step to Sustainability promotes debate on sustainable footwear production
The European Project Step to Sustainability presented its findings in a Final Conference during the latest edition of the GDS trade fair, held in Dusseldorf on the 28th of July
Valuni, Shoes with character
The footwear manufacturer from São João da Madeira, one of the historic regions for shoe industry in Portugal, has the third generation of the family now involved in the management
Worldwide footwear production reached 23.0 billion pairs in 2015
According to the latest edition of the World Footwear Yearbook this represents a slight decrease of 0.4% from the previous year
GDS positions itself as an extensive trends platform
740 brands at GDS and 180 exhibitors at tag it! presented the trends for the coming Spring/Summer season in Düsseldorf. Both trade shows ran from the 26th to the 28th of July
Tanners in Pakistan demand action to deal with exports decline
The Pakistan Tanners’ Association (PTA) has requested an urgent meeting with the Government in order to discuss the decline of 26% in leather exports, as they believe urgent measures are required
UK retail sales fall at fastest pace in 4 years
According to the latest monthly Distributive Trades Survey from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) retail sales in July had the sharpest decrease in more than 4 years
Columbia Sportswear with mixed quarter results
Net sales for the period increased by 2% but the net loss aggravated, compared to similar period in 2015
Taiwan consolidates investment in Vietnam
According to local authorities, in the first semester of the current year, Vietnam has seen an expansion in production scale of Taiwan-based footwear firms
Lower revenue at Stella caused by decline in casual footwear orders
The Hong Kong-based designer, manufacturer and retailer of footwear and leather goods announced unaudited consolidated revenue of roughly 437.2 million US dollars for the quarter
Skechers victory in trademark dispute with Converse
The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) Invalidated Converse's Registered and Common Law Trademarks in the Chuck Taylor Midsole Design. A winning step for Skechers in a dispute with Converse
Unchanged retail revenue at Burberry
The iconic UK-based fashion house has reported a 3% fall in sales and flat retail revenues of 423 million British pounds in the first quarter. Implementation of a plan to drive revenue growth and improve productivity is underway
Rufel launches limited edition bag
The Portuguese-based company, established in 1975, is specialised in manufacturing bags and accessories for men and women
361 with dynamic sales growth
The Hong Kong-based group delivered a 7.0% growth for the 361° Core Brand sales during the second quarter of 2016
Skechers expands its European Distribution Center
The footwear giant announced the completion of the 4th phase of an expansion to its European Distribution Center (EDC) in Belgium with an additional 26 500 m2-
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