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
Artioli, Comfortable Elegance - Spotted at Micam
Classic elegance represents the main style at Artioli, a made in Italy men’s footwear brand specializing in luxury for four generations. The increasing need of comfort for every occasion requires to focus more and more on the superb iconic Artioli sn…
Puma Launches Shopping App with Virtual Try-on Feature in the UK
After a successful rollout in North America, the Germany-based company launched the new shopping app equipped with a virtual try-on feature in the UK
EL.PA.Service, the New “ERA” has Begun
EL.PA. Service, headquartered in Altavilla Vicentina, leader in the tanning automation sector, celebrates its 25th anniversary. In September at the Tanning Tech fair in Milan, the company presented its new brand and launch a new marketing model for th…
Brazil: Employment in the Footwear Industry Decelerates
Despite a growth of 12% in employment in the footwear industry in the first ten months of 2022, data from the Ministry of Labour and Social Security suggests a slowdown in job creation from October
Balena Debuts 100% Biodegradable Plastic Footwear
Material science company Balena hopes to contribute to the fashion and footwear industrys push towards circularity with its new biodegradable alternative to plastic.By Shemona Safaya
Bata Launches Shoe Collection Made with Recycled Plastic Bottles
The footwear group has introduced the latest collection from its Power brand. Dubbed Love Ocean, it highlights Bata’s concerns about plastic waste polluting the oceans
Under Armour, NC State Team to Drive Sustainability, Talent, Innovation
Under Armour says it expects to invest more than $1m in research with NC State University over the next year, following a partnership aimed at driving textile innovation, improving sustainability and developing future apparel and footwear industry lea…
Portuguese Footwear Industry to Invest 600 Million Euros in the Next 8 Years
The Portuguese Footwear, Components, Leather Goods Manufacturers Association (APICCAPS) has unveiled the new Strategic Plan of the Footwear Cluster 2030, setting in motion another decade of growth