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UK footwear industry on the agenda at ‘Make it British Live!’ event

02/05/2018
The joint managing director of men’s shoe brand Cheaney, William Church, and John Saunders, chief executive of the British Footwear Association, will take part in a panel discussion during the first edition of Make it British Live!

The event was previously known as Meet the Manufacturer. It takes place in May 23 and 24 at The Old Truman Brewery in London. 

Alongside the trade show, organiser Make it British is offering a two-day conference dealing with important issues related to manufacturing in the UK. 

On the first day of the event, Mr Church and Mr Saunders, alongside Tim Little, owner of another UK-based shoe brand, Grenson, will take part in a panel dedicated to footwear.

More information about the conference can be found on the ‘Make it British Live!’ website. 

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Cheaney’s new initiative makes 1.2 million shoe permutations possible 17/11/2016
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Church CEO made honorary fellow of University of Northampton 22/07/2015
Saunders steps up to lead British Footwear Association 08/10/2014
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