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UGG launches shoe refurbishment programme

Nov 16, 2021 / United States
The lifestyle brand has teamed up with the premium shoe repair company NuShoe to launch the UGGrenew refurbishment programme. The goal is to extend the life of their Classic Boots

CTCP provides international experience to European students

Nov 15, 2021 / Portugal
As part of the Erasmus+ European project SciLed, the Portuguese Footwear Technological Centre received 11 young students from Spain, Italy, Greece and Romania for an intensive training initiative (Training Learning Experience)

Ferragamo with new eco-friendly collection for Farfetch.com

Nov 15, 2021 / Italy
Italy-based fashion house Salvatore Ferragamo created an eco-friendly collection, called Salvatore Ferragamo Icon-Up, which is being launched exclusively on Farfetch.com

Li Ning to acquire Amedeo Testoni

Nov 12, 2021 / Hong Kong
Viva China Holdings Limited, the parent group of Clarks is consolidating its position in the footwear market, this time by acquiring Italian brand Amedeo Testoni. The deal should amount to 5.6 million euros

Ferragamo reports solid growth

Nov 12, 2021 / Italy
The Italian-based luxury group announced revenue growth of 33.9% in the first nine months of 2021, reaching 785 million euros, driven by sales in the United States and Asia Pacific region

Germany Retail: too early to claim victory on the retail performance

Premium ContentNov 11, 2021 / World Footwear Reports
In recent months, the Textile Retail Index (including Clothing & Footwear) in Germany compares well to the pre-pandemic 2019 data. However, one must remember that 2019 was a terrible year for the German economy. As we write this Retail Flash, the consumer price index for footwear is following the upwards movement of prices in general and retailers are now looking on how to offset higher costs of raw materials and logistics in footwear imported from overseas. That said, it seems too early to claim victory on the retail performance in Germany

French footwear exports in growing mode

Nov 11, 2021 / France
In the first eight months of 2021, French footwear exports increased by 19%, totalling 2.58 billion euros, as compared to the same period of 2020. Leather goods exports have also grown by 34%

ACLE to be rescheduled to 2022

Nov 11, 2021 / China
The organisers of All China Leather Exhibition 2021 have taken the decision to reschedule the event, due to be held at the Shanghai New International. ACLE will now be held from the 31st of August to the 2nd of September in 2022

Webinar: The life of COVID on leather

Nov 10, 2021 / United Kingdom
The webinar organised by the BFA will present the latest findings from researchers from De Montfort University and will answer questions such as How long can COVID-19 survive on shoe leather? and Is there a risk associated with cardboard shoeboxes?

Moncler and HOKA team up on limited edition

Nov 9, 2021 / United States
The global luxury brand and the performance footwear and apparel brand HOKA, a division of Deckers brands, collaborated to create a limited release of the mountain shoe Mafate Speed 2

Allbirds valued at 2.15 billion US dollars

Nov 9, 2021 / United States
The Californian-based company of sustainable footwear raised more than 300 million US dollars in its initial IPO, with shares growing by 91% on the first day of trading

Dick’s Sporting Goods and Nike in new partnership

Nov 8, 2021 / United States
According to both tags this is a new connected partnership designed to enhance the shopping experience for their customers. This collaboration will allow Dick’s and Nike to each reach more customers and provide them with access to exclusive products, experiences and offers

Steve Madden with revenue increase

Nov 8, 2021 / United States
The New York-based designer and marketer of footwear, accessories and apparel for women, men and children has reported revenue of 528.7 million US dollars in the third quarter of 2021

Under Armour raises full-year guidance

Nov 5, 2021 / United States
The Baltimore-based sportswear giant has reported unaudited financial results for the third quarter of 2021. Revenue increased by 8%, reaching 1.5 billion US dollars

Inspiramais to be held in Porto Alegre in January

Nov 5, 2021 / Brazil
The exhibition dedicated to innovation and design will be held in its next edition, in hybrid format, on the 25th and 26th of January in Porto Alegre (southern Brazil)
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