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Iconix Brand Group is exploring sale

Jul 21, 2020 / United States
The Board of the Iconix Brand Group has decided to broaden its exploration of strategic alternatives available to the company to enhance shareholder value, including a potential sale

Lineapelle: A New Point of View with over 300 registrations

Jul 21, 2020 / Italy
According to La Conceria, two months ahead of the event, a New Point of View, the event on the agenda at Fieramilano Rho on the 22nd and the 23rd of September 2020

How to Communicate Sustainability?

Premium ContentJul 20, 2020 / World Footwear Reports
Consumers are increasingly aware of the environmental issues and are become demanding regarding the products they buy. Are companies thinking about sustainability? And are companies communicating what they are doing?

Mandatory footwear labeling is introduced in Russia

Jul 20, 2020 / Russian Federation
After several delays and despite the continuing complaints by market operators, Russian authorities have introduced a mandatory labelling of footwear on the domestic market. This is effective since the 1st of July and applies to domestic and imported footwear

CCC: revenue down by 21%, but e-commerce is getting strong

Jul 20, 2020 / Poland
The CCC Group ended the second quarter with revenue of nearly 290 million euros, 21% lower than a year ago. The decrease in revenue was the result of pandemic and temporary store closures. E-commerce generated almost half of revenue in the quarter

Nike, Zara and adidas are the most valuable fashion brands

Jul 17, 2020 / World
The BrandZ top 100 ranking of the world’s most valuable brands, released by WPP and Kantar, listed the Germany-based brand as number one brand in the apparel category. Nike is followed by European-based brands Zara and adidas

JCPenney to close 152 stores and cut 1 000 jobs

Jul 17, 2020 / United States
The US-based retailer is becoming a smaller operator as it goes through a bankruptcy restructuring. JCPenney plans to lay off about 1 000 employees as it shuts down more than 150 stores

ACLE 2020 rescheduled to 2021

Jul 16, 2020 / China
In face of the unprecedented global COVID-19 pandemic, the organisers of All China Leather Exhibition (ACLE), APLF and the China Leather Industry Association (CLIA) have decided to postpone the 2020 event for next year

The Covid Storm: From Difficulties to Relaunch

Jul 15, 2020 / Italy
Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags is kicking off with the first talk in the #PLAYfashion series, the latest digital initiative aimed at strengthening the relationship between the exhibition and its community

AAFA claims lack of trade credit insurance could hinder economy restart

Jul 15, 2020 / United States
A new report by economists Dr. Robert Litan and Dr. Yong Xu highlights the need for a government-sponsored backstop to support trade credit insurance (TCI) to ensure a safe recovery from the economic fallout caused by the COVID-19 crisis

Is your company aware of the importance of Certification?

Premium ContentJul 14, 2020 / World Footwear Reports
In a global scenario of rapid and permanent evolution, the positive impact that Standards can have in supporting growth, competitiveness and innovation, irrespective of the nature or size of the organisation, is unavoidable

AAFA calls for national guidance on face masks

Jul 14, 2020 / United States
In a letter sent to President Donald J. Trump, the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) requested that the administration institute federal face mask guidelines to assist retail stores as the country continues efforts to reopen

JD Sports Fashion: reports 3% rise in profit, but predicts uncertain footfall

Jul 14, 2020 / United Kingdom
The sportswear retailer says pace in stores should remain uncertain but believes to be well placed to regain its pre-pandemic momentum after reporting a 3% rise in annual profit

The Feeting Room opens new store

Jul 13, 2020 / Portugal
The Portuguese-based project has opened its third store in Foz do Porto, in the north of the country. Dedicated to the promotion and commercialization of national and independent brands, The Feeting Room is focused on Portuguese Footwear brands

Grendene's activities to be normalized

Jul 13, 2020 / Brazil
Starting today, the Brazil-based footwear manufacturer will restart its activities in all its units in the country, getting production up and running
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