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June 2006
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30 June 2006
US New CAFF system for patients with foot pain
GB New environmentally friendly children’s shoe
DE Adidas takes control of Reebok’s distribution rights in China
CO Medellín to host Cuero Moda Colombia showroom
29 June 2006
US Brown Shoe names new president for Bennett Division
TW Tunlit appoints new operations manager
DE Adidas named official sponsor of Euro 2008
28 June 2006
US Stride Rite reports Q2 sales and profits increase
RU Quiksilver enters into Russian joint venture
US Nike revenue increases 9%
DE Lanxess increases prices for technical rubber grades
CN Price of shoes exported to EU rises
27 June 2006
GB Ivor Tilley retires from Satra board
US Rocky Brands to develop Michelin Footwear
GB Satra accredits 750th lab technician
BR IBTeC appoints four new VPs
AR CIC reports increase in Asian footwear imports
IT GDS workshop held at Expo Riva Shuh
26 June 2006
GB Innovation Park manager joins Satra board
VN Cargo Connection Logistics targets Vietnam
US Asics sues Payless
GB Texon launches Texon Rite
24 June 2006
US New head of subsidiaries at Nike
23 June 2006
US Skins appoints new VP of finance and operations
IT 66th Expo Riva Schuh attendance up 8%
US Steven Madden signs new licensing agreements
IN EU anti-dumping duties boost Indian footwear industry
US US FTA negotiations under scrutiny
IT Massimo Pierini wins Stahl’s CEO innovation award
US Dow introduces new development in olefin elastomers
22 June 2006
PK Pakistan leather footwear exports fall 20%
US Crocs settles second lawsuit
ZA Puma starts countdown to World Cup 2010
VN Vietnam’s footwear exports increase 21%
US Finish Line reports Q1 sales decrease
21 June 2006
IE Report on diabetic foot care released
BR March to Brasilia yields no positive solutions
MX Over 12, 000 buyers attend Sapica
US Rocky Brands signs agreement for new footwear line
20 June 2006
US Keen and REI introduce the Keen Eco-Carton
PT Brazilian distribution centre opened in Lisbon
GB Helly Hansen appoints new footwear executive
US Columbia Sportswear appoints new sales representative
19 June 2006
US Crocs settles lawsuit
US Flat Tire Footwear with Crumb-Tech technology set to launch
BD Bangladesh’s exports rise
EU New Balance joins FESI
GB WL Gore names new licensee for running shoes
DE BASF increases capacity for the intermediate hexane diol
16 June 2006
CA Everlast signs new footwear licensee
GB Clarks to install 3D foot measuring
US Kraton unveils new brand identity
DE Positive response to the new ‘white cubes’ Premium Area at GDS
GB SATRA reports a record year
15 June 2006
CN Shanghai International Leather Brand Expo set for success
US R. G. Barry receives creative award
US US solvent demand set to reach over 12 billion pounds
US Implus Footcare and FdG Associates acquire Yaxtrax
SG Footwear sales rise in Singapore
GB Saucony forecasts sales surge
14 June 2006
CN Kangnai opens flagship store in Paris
DE Sympatex Technologies moves to Munich
US Fashion House exhibits new line at FFANY
US New appointments and restructuring at R.G. Barry
US Trade under AGOA falls short of expectations
DE Lanxess increases toluene-based chemical prices
US Timberland launches GoLite skyrunning footwear
13 June 2006
AR 37th Expocaipic attracts more exhibitors
FR Midec workshop to be held
PY Paraguay’s first European shoe exports
PE Peruvian shoe exports to grow 32% in 2006
CA West 49 reports positive Q1 results
DE Plastpol award for Lanxess
12 June 2006
GB Texon reinforces shoe structures
GB New football boots cause TSS
US Crocs settles lawsuit
GB Dubarry donates prizes for Dragon Edinburgh Cup Championship
CA Footwear sales boost Q1 results at Le Château
CZ 30,000 counterfeit shoes seized in Prague
09 June 2006
CN Beijing landlords agree to crack down on counterfeit goods
ID Anti-dumping laws prompt China exodus
GB Texon unveils latest insoling material
US JoS. A. Bank reports Q1 sales and earnings
08 June 2006
DE United Golfers launches golf shoe with rotating sole
TW Tunlit International appoints new VP
EU Mandelson urges China to meet WTO obligations
MM AAFA urges US Congress to renew import ban against Burma
US Cherokee reports highest ever revenue
07 June 2006
ZA Nike donates apparel and footwear for South African marathon
US Crocs introduces new model at FFANY
US DSW posts positive Q1 results
GB Vulkan to distribute Sorbothane insoles
US Coppersole socks with Cupron technology launched
06 June 2006
PK Pakistan removes sales tax on machinery imports
GB New shoe fitting service from Bureau Veritas
ZA Wage increase for South African footwear workers
US Lower sandal sales hit Bakers Footwear
US The Fashion House appoints new VP of national sales
05 June 2006
AR CIC celebrates 90th anniversary
02 June 2006
GB Double win for footwear student
US 7.8% May sales increase for Nordstrom
US May sales increases at The Buckle
EU EU urged to reconsider duties on Vietnamese footwear
US Merrell receives footwear brand of the year award
ES 19th SIPIEL set for success
01 June 2006
GB BSI acquires Entropy International
CN ACLE/CIFF and Moda Shanghai 2006
US DesignerShoes.com teens challenge shoe sizes
US Sales rise 39.5% at Zumiez
US Etnies makes new appointments
CN Bishan shoe manufacturers discuss EU duties

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