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‘Increasing confidence’ in growth plan, Columbia says

Nine-month revenues of $2.3 billion for Columbia Sportswear represent growth of 1% for the group. Its Columbia brand brought in the bulk of group revenue, with just over $2 billion. This was up...

ZDHC revises manufacturing chemical restrictions
The ZDHC Foundation has published Version 4.0 of its Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL),...
Tanner branches into 'biomaterials'
Turkish tannery Desa has signed a licensing agreement with biotechnology company Gozen to tan its...
Natural-material shoes on the catwalk at Ispo
Natural-material shoes take to the catwalk at Ispo Eco-Age, a consultancy and media platform for more...
English shoe brands see surprise sneaker benefit
Younger consumers are increasingly turning to traditional, handmade footwear. Formal shoes are...
EU-Mercosur agreement raises hopes for Brazilian shoe sector boost
The average import tariff on Brazilian footwear entering the European Union has fallen from 10.7% in May to...

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A mile in these shoes

Meticulous detail went into a one-off shoe that Brooks Running developed for one athlete in one race this summer. The result is a new world record for the mile.Scottish middle-distance athlete Josh Kerr has broken the world record for the...

Still special
In 2022, industry leaders in Le Marche feared for the future of the artisan footwear and...
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...

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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 ...