Zaitex, Great Challenges Related to the Green Issues
The chemical industry Zaitex, leader in the trade of dyes and chemicals for the fashion, tanning, textile and leather sectors, still pursues its commitment to the environment
Skechers Announces Record Annual Sales
The US-based company reported an increase in sales of 18% in 2022, year-over-year, reaching a record total of 7.4 billion US dollars, as the result of four quarterly sales records
The Brazilian SICTCs' Sustainability and Development Project
SICTC - Trade Union of the Footwear Industry of Trs Coroas aims to provide support to local companies, promoting the development of the sector through innovative, quality, and sustainable collections.
VF Corp Opens Design Collective and Regional Office in Tokyo
The owner of brands such as Timberland and Vans, among others, has announced the launch of the Tokyo Design Collective alongside an office in the citys Harajuku district to boost its creative reach
Savana Launches Braille & Sustainability Project
The Portuguese company specialized in the production of childrens footwear won the competition Metal Show with the development of a boot for blind children made from sustainable materials
UK Consumer Confidence Picked Up in the Last Quarter of 2022
The latest Deloitte Consumer Tracker revealed that after 15 months of consecutive decline, UK consumer confidence improved slightly by 0.6% in the last quarter of 2022 to -19.7%
Italian Leather Goods Industry is Only Cautiously Optimistic
The Italian leather goods industry grew from January to September 2022, but concerns over costs increases and the situation in China are raising sirens in the industry
Will Section 301 tariffs be lifted and what will it mean for the future of footwear and textiles?
The US apparel, footwear and retail sectors are at loggerheads with the textile industry over the impact of Section 301 tariffs which experts suggest are unlikely to be lifted by the Biden Administration as China and the US continue their power strugg…
Pakistan: Tanneries Risk Closure due to Credit Issues
Several goods destined for the tanning industry remain detained at the Karachi Port because commercial banks are refusing to collect documents due to the non-availability of dollars
Crocs Announces to be Expecting Annual Revenue Growth of 53%
The US-based company reported that is expecting to reach the record revenue of 3.55 billion US dollars in 2022, which would represent an increase of 53%, as compared to the same period of 2021
Cambodia Footwear, Garment Exports to Slide in 2023
Cambodian garment exports are expected to slide during the first half of 2023, with footwear orders falling by potentially as much as 30%.Hannah Abdulla
Grisport, at the Forefront of the Accident Prevention Sector
ACTIVE PRO – For accident prevention, the “fast” bootThe Grisport Fast boot, part of the Active Pro Line designed for the accident prevention sector, is suitable for any type of work, from the “lightest” to the “heaviest” ones. The sole is made…
Dune London Expands Retail Footprint Worldwide
With international sales representing 26% of its total revenue, the British footwear and accessories brand is planning to expand its presence across the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas
Colombian Footwear Industry Struggles with Labour Shortage
2022 was a good year for the Colombian footwear industry, says ACICAM. But rising costs and, especially, the labour shortage might slow down production in 2023
Ecovative Acquisition to Boost Leather Alternative Production
Materials science company Ecovative has acquired a mushroom spawn production facility in the Netherlands that will allow it to expand the manufacture of its leather alternative textiles.Michelle Russell