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
Mexico: Footwear Imports Grow Five Times Faster than Local Production
According to the Chamber of the Footwear Industry of the State of Guanajuato (CICEG), 35% of the footwear worn by Mexicans is imported. This figure will most likely continue to increase
Portuguese Shoe Museum Hosts Exhibition on Sustainability
The exhibition Trend or Future? Footwear and Sustainability introduces the public to materials, products and innovative actions that point towards a more sustainable footwear production
Saysh lands in Canada
The US-based womens footwear brand led by Allyson Felix announced the expansion of its delivery service to all Canadian provinces. Canada becomes Sayshs first international market
Vans and Timberland Release First-ever Collaborative Capsule
By the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Vans iconic Half Cab, the two VF Corp brands have teamed up for the first time to create a hybrid silhouette that fuses both their DNAs
Designer Brands Acquires Topo Athletic
The parent company of DSW announced that it has bought the US-based retailer specializing in footwear for running, walking, and hiking, thus reinforcing its brand-building strategy
Bangladeshi Leather Footwear Exports Exceed Strategic Target Set
From July through November 2022, leather footwear exports were the only ones among the leather sector to exceed the strategic target set for the period, whereas all the others fell short
Wolverine Worldwide to Divest Keds and Wolverine Leathers and Cut Jobs
The company revealed that it will divest or license the Keds brand and Wolverine Leathers, both low-profit contributors, as part of a plan to foster growth and further drive shareholder value