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Industry News Thursday 18th of May 2023
HotClassification of leathe

There are various methods of classifying leather, and many categories, and the common classification methods are as follows:A, according to the classification of animal species1、Bull leatherCow leather includes yellow cow leather, buffalo leather, ya…

Industry News Wednesday 10th of May 2023
Bergi, cleanliness is essential for the quality of the leather

BERGI, headquartered in Arzignano (Vicenza - Italy) has designed a series of dedusting machine, with several variants, which are positioned or installed in front of or behind the machines

Industry News Tuesday 9th of May 2023
Latin American Footwear Forum to be held in the Colombian city of Cúcuta

The next edition of the Latin American Footwear Forum will take place on the 22nd and 23rd of June in Ccuta, Colombia, and address the topics of trade integration, sustainability and legal trade

Industry News Saturday 6th of May 2023
The world of children’s footwear: which models are most in demand

The childrens shoe sector is growing again. Exhibitors at Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags speak of optimism for the future, new products and hybrid models for various uses.

Industry News Friday 5th of May 2023
Brazilian footwear exports slowdown

In March, Brazils footwear exports declined by 11.4% in volume and by 2.6% in value, as compared to the same month of 2022, reflecting the slowdown of the global economyrepairing

Industry News Thursday 4th of May 2023
Focus on automotive leather in ILM May/June 2023

ILM’s May/June 2023 issue is now live on the app, featuring a host of articles on automotive leather including exclusive features with automotive tanners Boxmark, Pangea and Pasubio.

Industry News Thursday 30th of March 2023
UK Retail Sales Volume Rose in February Despite an Unexpected Inflation Hike

Abstract: Retail sales volume is estimated to have grown by 1.2% last month, following a rise of 0.9% in January 2023. When compared with the same month a year earlier, sales volumes fell by 3.5%But still, according to the data reported by the Office …

Industry News Monday 27th of March 2023
Japan Retail: Unlocking Consumer Confidence is Key for Retail

Abstract: The volume of footwear imports closed 2022 about 10 percentage points below the 2015 baseline, suggesting that the impact of the imported inflation on prices has been clouding the real performance of retail sales in the category. Both the go…

Industry News Friday 24th of March 2023
Next Edition of the UITIC Congress with Open Calls for Papers

Abstract: The 21st edition of the International Technical Footwear Congress, which will take place from the 20th to the 22nd of September 2023, in Milan, has opened calls for presentations on sustainability and innovation“During this 21st UITIC Congr…

Industry News Thursday 23rd of March 2023
Foot Locker Unveils Long-Term Growth Strategy

Abstract: After announcing its full year and fourth quarter results, in which both sales and earnings declined over fiscal 2021, the US-based retailer introduced its long-term growth plan ‘Lace Up’In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, the companys c…

Industry News Tuesday 21st of March 2023
Brazil and Argentina Defend the Continuity of the TEC

Abstract: Both the Brazilian Footwear Industries Association (Abicalados) and the Footwear Industry Chamber from Argentina (CIC) stressed the importance of the External Tariff of Mercosur (TEC) for the sustainability of the sectorIn a meeting held on …

Industry News Monday 20th of March 2023
Over 100 Footwear Companies Make a “Commitment” with the Planet

Abstract: The Cluster of Footwear and Leather Goods in Portugal has the ambition to become an “international benchmark and strengthen its exports, combining virtuously sophistication and creativity with productive efficiency, based on the technologic…

Industry News Friday 17th of March 2023
German Footwear Exports Up by 19.4% in 2022

Abstract: German footwear exports in 2022 grew in value by 19.4% over the prior year, totalling 9.6 billion euros, says the Federal Association of the German Footwear and Leather Goods Industry (HDS/L)The association added that “the recovery in forei…

Industry News Thursday 16th of March 2023
Inditex Posts Strong Yearly Performance

Abstract: The Spanish-based fashion group, owner of Zara and Stradivarius, among others, reported a sales growth of 17.5% in 2022, as compared to the prior year, reaching 32.6 billion euros“The excellent results of 2022 show the strength of our busin…

Industry News Wednesday 15th of March 2023
Ferragamo Confirms Full Year 2022 Results

Abstract: The Italian-based luxury group recorded revenue growth of 10.2% in 2022 over the prior year, reaching 1.25 billion euros, with sales growing in all regions except for Asia Pacific“In 2022 we defined our strategic framework and made excellen…