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Skechers reports responsible leather sourcing progress

US footwear brand Skechers says 100% of the leather it purchased in 2025 came from suppliers certified by the Leather Working Group (LWG).In its 2025 Impact Report, the company said it would continue ...

ASICS opens sports innovation lab at University of Michigan
Sports footwear and clothing brand ASICS has opened a new research and development laboratory at the...
Growth for Deckers as it seeks to strengthen consumer connections
Footwear group Deckers achieved revenues of $2.5 billion in the first half of its current financial year, the ...
Puma makes commercial and supervisory board changes
Puma has announced changes to its Management Board and Supervisory Board, appointing Arne Arens as Chief...
New leadership for Pakistan’s footwear sector
The Pakistan Footwear Manufacturers Association (PFMA) has elected Hassan Javed as its new chairman. Mr...
Adidas reports record quarterly operating profit
German sportswear group adidas has raised its 2026 operating profit forecast after reporting preliminary...

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Still special

In 2022, industry leaders in Le Marche feared for the future of the artisan footwear and leathergoods companies that operate there. The region’s shoe and bag producers are still going strong.In early 2022, optimism was on the up in leather ...

The kangaroo leather question
By the start of 2026, many major sportswear brands had announced plans to move away from kangaroo...
Footwear offers hope for lasting change
A student has used her passion for inclusive footwear as a springboard into an international...
A gift from the Gods
Impressed by its European manufacturing stance and strong branding, Camper has made its first...
Recycling: ‘challenging but possible’
Leading brands have supported Fashion for Good pilots to pool knowledge on circular thinking and...
A new deal for Curry
After 13 years as a key figure for Under Armour’s footwear category, Stephen Curry has chosen to...

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Romans CAD 2026 – V16: Redefining Digital Excellence in Footwear and Leather Goods.

Footwear Forum – An interview with the Stratégies teamWhat was the main industry challenge Stratégies wanted to address with Romans CAD 2026 - V16?Development cycles are becoming shorter while expectations for quality, consistency and data ...