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CTC marks 30 years in China

Footwear and leather research and testing institution CTC has celebrated the thirtieth anniversary of the start of its operations in China. It used the occasion to mark the completion of an expansion ...

Preparations in place for early St Crispin’s Day celebrations
Italy’s national footwear industry body Assocalzaturifici will celebrate the feast of St Crispin and St...
New leadership for Pakistan’s footwear sector
The Pakistan Footwear Manufacturers Association (PFMA) has elected Hassan Javed as its new chairman. Mr...
Recognition for BASF polyamide 6 recycing pilots
BASF has received recognition from the plastics industry for pilot projects exploring recycling polyamide 6...
Bata to open global design centre in Amsterdam
Bata Group plans to open BataWorks, a global product, brand and design centre in Amsterdam's Schinkel...
Intersport targets Moroccan sports retail market
Sporting goods retail group Intersport has agreed a partnership with One Retail, the retail division of ...

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The kangaroo leather question

By the start of 2026, many major sportswear brands had announced plans to move away from kangaroo leather, a shift amplified by animal-rights campaigns against its use in footwear. But what is the real impact of brands such as Nike, adidas ...

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...
A new chapter for Bangladesh
A traceability project in Bangladesh successfully tracked millions of square-feet of leather from...

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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 ...