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Adidas reports record quarterly operating profit

German sportswear group adidas has raised its 2026 operating profit forecast after reporting preliminary figures that show record revenue and operating profit for the third quarter.Net sales...

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...
PFAS restrictions must focus on ‘intentional use’, CEC says
As a proposal for EU-wide restrictions on the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) goes into the ...
CTC marks 30 years in China
Footwear and leather research and testing institution CTC has celebrated the thirtieth anniversary of the...
Recognition for BASF polyamide 6 recycing pilots
BASF has received recognition from the plastics industry for pilot projects exploring recycling polyamide 6...

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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 ...