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American distributors of footwear eyeing Ethiopia

Oct 15, 2016 / Ethiopia

The FDRA, the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America, visited the African country with a group of footwear distributors

Companies Ethiopia Events Footwear Investment Shoes

India setting up sea port logistics hubs to boost exports

Oct 14, 2016 / India

According to information released by the Associated Chambers of Commerce & industry of India, the local Government is establishing logistics hubs near its sea ports with private sector participation

Companies Exports India International Trade

Chelsea and Nike sign new deal

Oct 14, 2016 / United Kingdom

The London-based football team has announced a new long-term partnership with sportswear giant Nike. Annual sponsorship to reach 60 million British pounds

Companies Footwear Nike Partnerships Shoes Social United Kingdom

Messe Frankfurt launches first African event

Oct 13, 2016 / Ethiopia

In 2017, Texworld, Apparel Sourcing and Texprocess will celebrate their premières at Africa Sourcing & Fashion Week in Ethiopia

Companies Ethiopia Events Fashion Footwear Germany Trade fairs

Ibershoes is spread all over the world

Oct 12, 2016 / Portugal

The footwear company is headquartered in Santa Maria da Feira, a city in the northern region of Portugal with a strong tradition in the footwear industry

Companies Exports Footwear Portugal Shoes

Alibaba's new nodding payment system

Oct 12, 2016 / China

The China-based ecommerce giant demonstrated a payment service that will allow online buyers to pay for their purchases by nodding their heads

China Companies ecommerce Footwear Online Shoes

Arcopédico develops new groundbreaking study

Oct 11, 2016 / Portugal

After more than 50 years producing anatomical footwear the Portugal-based company Ropar, owner of the Arcopédico brand, decided to get back to the laboratories

Companies Footwear Innovation Portugal Shoes

FFANY announces retailer of the year

Oct 11, 2016 / United States

Shopbop.com was the company chosen. The online retail company will be recognized later this month at the shoe industry’s annual breast cancer fundraiser event, the FFANY Shoes on Sale

Companies Fashion Footwear Online Shoes United States

Foot Locker scholar athletes program kicks off

Oct 11, 2016 / United States

The Foot Locker Foundation, the charitable arm of Foot Locker, announced the launch of its 2016-2017 Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Program

Community Companies Education & Training Footwear Shoes United States

Ferragamo posts declining revenue

Oct 10, 2016 / Italy

The Italy-based group posted first semester revenue of 710 million euros, registering a decrease (both in current and constant exchange rates) compared to similar period last year

Companies Footwear Italy Shoes

Vietnam is the new challenge for the Mexican footwear industry

Oct 6, 2016 / Mexico

That is the belief of the Chamber of the Footwear Industry of the State of Guanajuato (CICEG), which presented a new study on the TPP impacts on the footwear industry in Mexico

Companies Exports Footwear International Trade Mexico Shoes Trade agreements Vietnam

LVMH acquires stake in Rimowa

Oct 6, 2016 / France

A major stake (80%) of the German premium luggage maker, known for its lightweight suitcases, was acquired by the French-based luxury house

Companies France Investment Leather goods

Timberland launches online customisation in Europe

Oct 5, 2016 / Europe

Design your own boots is the motto for the footwear brand’s new program

Companies ecommerce Europe Footwear Retail

Steve Rendle to become new VF CEO

Oct 5, 2016 / United States

Current CEO Eric Wiseman to Remain Executive Chairman. The new CEO will start in his role effective from 1st January 2017

Companies Footwear Management Shoes United States

A 16-hour handmade embroidered sneakers

Oct 3, 2016 / Portugal

Portugal-based Josefinas presented the new Rose Couture special edition. Each rose, created entirely by hand, takes over 16 hours to be embroidered in the sneaker, giving new life to a traditional Portuguese craft

Companies Footwear Portugal Shoes

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