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New members added to Ferragamo's Board of Directors

Sep 30, 2021 / Italy
The Board of Directors of the Florence-based luxury group has appointed by co-optation Frédéric Biousse and Annalisa Loustau Elia as Independent Directors

LVMH plans to recruit 25 000 young people by the end of 2022

Sep 29, 2021 / France
The luxury group is launching several initiatives to provide access to training and employment for young people, under the age of 30, from all backgrounds

Felmini takes sustainable steps

Sep 28, 2021 / Portugal
The Felgueiras-based footwear company has adjusted its productive process and invested in more environmentally friendly materials to reduce the ecological footprint of its footwear

Farfetch publishes the 2020 ESG report

Sep 27, 2021 / United Kingdom
It is the first report published since the announcement of Farfetch’s 2030 sustainability goals, built on its Positively Farfetch strategy. The document highlights the environmental, social and governance initiatives taken so far, and its progress so far

Pakistan exports of footwear and leather are on the rise

Sep 24, 2021 / Pakistan
According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics exports of leather products, tanned leather and footwear increased in the first two months of the new fiscal year

Crocs aims at 5 billion US dollars sales

Sep 24, 2021 / United States
The US-based brand of casual footwear has announced its long-term strategy for sustainable and profitable growth. Crocs expects its revenue to increase to more than 5 billion US dollars by 2026

Bangladesh: leather industry grows in the first two months of the fiscal year

Sep 23, 2021 / Bangladesh
Although it is too early to spot a trend, in the firts two months of the new fiscal year, the leather industry in Bangladesh has reported growing exports in its categories. Other footwear (no leather) with declining exports

Foot Locker completes acquisition of WSS

Sep 23, 2021 / United States
The New York-based specialty athletic retailer has completed its acquisition of Eurostar, Inc. (WSS), a US-based athletic footwear and apparel retailer that primarily operates on the West Coast

Micam talks about a success edition exceeding expectations

Sep 22, 2021 / Italy
Micam (footwear), Mipel (leather goods and accessories) and The One Milano Special Featured by Micam (the Haut-à-Porter Exhibition) ended after three days

AAFA and Kenya Association of Manufacturers together to promote economic growth in the industry

Sep 22, 2021 / United States
The two entities signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on policy areas of mutual interest through joint advocacy and information sharing on industry best practices

Lenna: new brand focused on solidarity and sustainability

Sep 21, 2021 / Portugal
Three childhood friends joined to launch a business together: a sustainable quality project without resorting to animal products and with a strong solidarity feature. Get to know Lenna

Diane Randolph joins Shoe Carnival's Board of Directors

Sep 17, 2021 / United States
The retailer of footwear and accessories appointed Diane Randolph to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. The Board will now be composed of 7 directors (5 are independent)

Sales rebound at Genesco

Sep 17, 2021 / United States
The Nashville-based footwear group has announced the results for the second fiscal quarter ended on 31st of July 2022.Sales at Genesco increased by 42% from similar quarter last year, which generated revenue of 555 million US dollars

JD Sports raises full-year guidance

Sep 17, 2021 / United Kingdom
The UK-based retail group reported record profit before taxes and exceptional items of 439.5 million British pounds (515.1 million euros) in the first half of the fiscal year ended on the 31st of July. The figure registered is above pre-pandemic levels

Chinese group exhibition debuts at Micam

Sep 16, 2021 / China
15 Chinese brands will participate at MICAM with the organisation of the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Light Industrial Products and Arts-Crafts
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