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Half a billion dollars' loss for American consumers

Jan 23, 2017 / United States
The words are from Matt Priest, President and CEO footwear association Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America, reacting to the US withdrawal from the TPP signed today

Brazilian exports recover in the final stretch of 2016

Jan 23, 2017 / Brazil
Despite the unfavorable performance in the domestic market, 2016 closed with a positive note on the exports side. With a favorable exchange rate for most of the year, footwear exports grew by 1.7% in volume and 4% in value

Sales at Tod's impacted by volatile environment

Jan 21, 2017 / Italy
The Italy based luxury shoemaker announced nine months' results marked by a drop in sales. Weakness in consumption, mainly by tourists is pointed as the main driver 

Stable visitor numbers at Expo Riva Schuh

Jan 20, 2017 / Italy
The 87th edition of Expo Riva Schuh, which run from the 14th to the 17th of January, had a total of 13 024 visitors, in line with January 2016 (13 104)

Vietnam’s leather sector expects more pressure

Jan 20, 2017 / Vietnam
Estimates point to a single-digit export growth for the sector in 2016, as a result of political instability around the world and strong competition from other Asian footwear exporting countries

Alibaba creates anti-counterfeit group

Jan 19, 2017 / China
The ecommerce giant established the Alibaba Big Data Anti-Counterfeiting Alliance, whose 20 members include brands such as Louis Vuitton, Swarovski, Huawei and Samsung

CEC welcomes new member

Jan 19, 2017 / CEC
Hungary ensured a presence at the European Confederation of the Footwear Industry since the end of 2016. With this new member, CEC reinforces its representation at European level

Burberry results in line with expectations

Jan 18, 2017 / United Kingdom
Company underlines the 4% increase in retail sales, with confirmation of early results delivered by implemented long-term strategies and efficiency plans

JC Penney and Nike team up for shop-in-shops

Jan 18, 2017 / United States
The two companies have gathered efforts to create inspiring Nike brand shop environments in over 600 JC Penney stores

Footwear exports in Pakistan with deep dive

Jan 17, 2017 / Pakistan
November was marked by double digit declines in the country’s footwear exports, both in volume and value. Poor performance across all categories of products

No Studio, bold and sexy shoes

Jan 17, 2017 / Portugal
The Felgueiras-based company gathers the skills and crafts of different areas to create original shoes challenging fashion conventions

Sales up at Foot Locker

Jan 16, 2017 / United States
The New York-based specialty athletic retailer reported financial results for its third quarter

New concept for GDS

Jan 16, 2017 / Germany
Messe Düsseldorf will transfer the shoe fashion event to Igedo Company. The new concept of the trade fair will kicks off at Areal Böhler in Düsseldorf in late August / early September 2017
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