The words are from Claude Paquin, Presidente of the FFC, elected earlier in the year and succeeding Jean-Pierre Renaudin, who presided over the professional organization over an 8 years' period   

The FDRA, the association representing the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America, conducted a nation-wide shoe sales survey aiming to analyse the online purchases in this holiday season   

Several local media reported that the government may increase excise taxes on exports of unprocessed and semi-finished leather to restrict sales abroad. A serious matter given the local shortage of such raw material   

APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear, Components and Leather Goods Manufacturers’ Association, has launched a new campaign focused on children’s footwear   

Revenues in the third quarter were in-line with guidance at 245.9 million US dollars. On a constant currency basis, revenue decreased by 11.6%, compared to the same period last year   

Third quarter results have been announced by the company. Net sales were down by 1.0%. The accumulated decline in the year reached 6.3%   

According to the NPD Group, US athletic footwear results in the third quarter were softer than in the first two quarters of the year, with sales growing by only 2% in terms of value