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May 2006

31 May 2006
CN Western China Shoes Industry Fair attracts more visitors
FR Lectra appoints PLM business development manager
30 May 2006
US Stride Rite appoints new board member
US Nine West harassment suit settled
US Foot Locker elects new board member
US New study shows adoption rate of RFID is modest
EU EU tariffs on Vietnamese footwear to double
29 May 2006
US Polo Ralph Lauren reports higher income
US Advances in polyurethane shoe sole technology to be unveiled
26 May 2006
EU EU calls off reinstating FSC tariff sanctions
US Brown Shoe posts 10% higher sales but athletic segment struggles
PK Pakistan’s leather exports fall, but footwear sector thrives
CH Raichle launches anti-spraining device
US Genesco reports Q1 fiscal 2007 results
US Rocky Shoes & Boots changes name
25 May 2006
US Reebok appoints new head of global marketing
EU Huntsman increases prices for MDI and polyol
CN Guangdong footwear exports to Russia rise over 66%
DK Fred Couples to endorse ECCO golf shoes
VN EU ambassador: Anti-dumping tariffs on Vietnamese shoes are temporary
24 May 2006
US Payless ShoeSource acquires American Eagle Brand
US Nike launches Air Zoom Moire
BR Alpargatas announces job cuts in Brazil
DE New head of global brand marketing appointed by adidas
GB New collection boosts Dunlop slipper sales
23 May 2006
CA Okabashi enjoys expansion in Canada
US Gap to launch online footwear business
US GBMI launches Mehandi
CN Chinese footwear companies move production to Indonesia
22 May 2006
US R.G. Barry appoints new CEO
GB Texon’s new nonwoven insole material
CN Third Western China Shoes Industry Fair
CN Shoe exports up in China
EU European coalition fights import duty on children's shoes
19 May 2006
US Net income increase at The Buckle in Q1
US Shoe Carnival posts 25% growth in Q1 net income
GB Cambrelle with X-Static launched
18 May 2006
US Montrail’s new Bivouac slipper
CA Nike Canada opens athletic complex made from recycled running shoes
US Zumiez posts Q1 sales increase
US New VP appointed at Skins
US President of AAFA’s footwear division retires
17 May 2006
TW Taiwanese trade delegation visits India
US Zumiez acquires Fast Forward
US Nike ordered to pay damages
MX Mexico considers anti-dumping legal action
16 May 2006
EU EU welcomes EU-ASIAN Vision Group report
US Nike opens factory store
VN Vietnam to achieve WTO membership
US Implus acquires Yaktrax
US Phoenix Footwear posts strong Q1 results
CN Fewer footwear orders received at Chinese Export Commodities Fair
BR China grows as shoe supplier in Brazil
15 May 2006
IT Tod’s enjoys excellent Q1 results
CA Geox celebrates Canadian business success with two new stores
GB Sale of Hunter Rubber Company completed
GB SATRA specialist leads safety standards group
12 May 2006
DE Adidas designs football boots in 32 team colours for the World Cup
US Shoe Pavilion sales rise 17%
IN Liberty Shoes expands to meet demand from Nike, Reebok and Wal-Mart
CN Spring Shoes attracts more visitors
11 May 2006
GB Texon International appoints sales director
HK Yue Yuen posts higher revenues in April
US Higher revenues at Kraton Polymers
BR 3,000 people demonstrate in Brasilia
US Fashion House names new national sales manager
10 May 2006
US R.G. Barry appoints senior VP of Sales and Business Development
US NSGA survey shows rising prices for sports footwear
BR Alpargatas reports rise in Q1 profits
AT Turnover increases 10.3% at Leder & Schuh
US CEO resigns at Phoenix Footwear
09 May 2006
ES El Naturalista opens first European store
US US postal service offers Priority Mail shoe box
US 6,000 brands at WSA Las Vegas
BR Brazilian designer creates new collection for Nine West
US New RFID Military Compliance Solution
GB Texon launches eco-friendly insoling
DE Reebok boosts adidas Group sales
08 May 2006
US New insole technology from Spenco
US Payless ShoeSource posts Q1 sales results
US Foot Locker decreased sales in Q1
US Soles4Souls receives record donations
BR New premises for Abrameq
05 May 2006
US Nike partners Iroquois Nationals Lacrosse organisation
US Shoe Carnival posts Q1 sales increase
ES English-Spanish dictionary of footwear terms published
US DSW reports Q1 sales
US Crocs revenues increase more than four-fold
04 May 2006
US Higher April sales at The Buckle
US Bakers Footwear posts higher Q1 sales
US Zumiez reports increased sales
FR New president of Lectra North America appointed
US Timberland recognised in ''100 Best Corporate Citizens'' ratings
03 May 2006
DE Brazilian distribution centre to open in Germany
BR Assintecal new president
US Steven Madden enjoys strong first quarter
US Nike provides kit for US world cup team
US LaCrosse Footwear reports strong growth
02 May 2006
FR Lectra increases revenues
US Timberland reports decline in Q1
US Pony names new CEO
US Fire at Huntsman’s Texas facility
US Weyco posts higher sales
01 May 2006
US Increased sporting goods sales boost Everlast results
IN Liberty Shoes posts increased sales
US Piloti named official driving shoe at Pebble Beach
DE Puma beats expectations

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