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Dexter seeks hand-sewn shoe revival

20/01/2014

Local business figures in the town of Dexter in the US state of Maine have made serious enquiries about attempting to restore the local footwear industry. Dexter Shoe once employed 750 skilled people there, making hand-sewn leather shoes. In a recent announcement, retail group Wal-Mart said that it would spend an additional $50 billion over the...

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