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Shoetown festival to showcase Northamptonshire's prowess

Northamptonshire's shoemaking industry is preparing to take centre stage with the development of Shoetown 2027, a new festival celebrating footwear heritage, manufacturing expertise and traditional...

Leather Naturally members vote to transfer assets to Global Leather Alliance
Members of Leather Naturally (LN) have voted unanimously to dissolve the association and transfer its brand,...
Yue Yuen revenue falls as China retail weakens
Pou Sheng’s China retail business reported a 20.6% year-on-year decline in net consolidated operating revenue ...
ISPO Amsterdam gets positive verdict from OIA chairman
The chairman of the UK-based Outdoor Industries Association (OIA) has described the first edition of ISPO in...
Kenya: local sourcing could boost shoemakers
Leather and footwear manufacturers in Kenya will potentially be boosted by the announcement that the country...
Imports down, exports up for French footwear
Footwear exports from France in the first eight months of 2026 had a total value of more than €3.5 billion....

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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 ...