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November 2006

30 November 2006
CN Anti-dumping investigations decline
US Isaac Daniel launches footwear with embedded GPS
BR New Brazilian distribution centres to open
CL New Argentinean footwear collections on show in Chile
US Positive financial results at The Buckle
US Payless to introduce new designer collection
US Sales increase at Zumiez
29 November 2006
US Hat World and Genesco donate new shoes and hats to local school children
US Dearfoams wins three creative awards
GB New additions to ReForm range from Texon
IT Lotto acquires Etonic
28 November 2006
MX Positive forecasts for Mexican footwear sector
AR Fashion and new equipment at 38th Expocaipic
GB Fast activation time from Texon’s ProForm
US Wellco confirms delivery order
BR IBTec acquires new kinematic system
27 November 2006
SA Italian department store launches in Riyadh
IN Call for more technology and logistics investment in India’s retail sector
IL Objet launches Massachusetts operations
IT Expo Riva Schuh expands
24 November 2006
US Gap issues factory inspection and performance data
US Footjoy launches golf shoes with Boa Lacing
GB SATRA makes management changes
DE Bayer MaterialScience to increase focus on customised footwear solutions
23 November 2006
TW Taiwan increases footwear component exports to Vietnam
CN Wenzhou footwear exports rise
US Disney by Crocs footwear line launched globally
ES El Naturalista launches new shoe line
NL Ferrini sponsors Spyker F1 Team
US Payless and Exeter launch new women's athletic shoes line
22 November 2006
US Shoe Carnival posts improved sales and earnings
DE Adidas players debut new footwear models
US Under Armour signs Senior Bowl Title sponsorship
US New children's footwear line from Payless ShoeSource and Disney
US Brown Shoe posts record results
DE BASF and Dow to conduct feasibility study for European TDI facility
AE Bayer MaterialScience to open polymer innovation centre
DE Global Shoes to run concurrently with GDS and GLS
21 November 2006
US Dearfoams appoints new product developer
IN FDDI to create complete sole design curriculum
US Skins receives patent approval
CN Chinese companies plan to appeal EU anti-dumping policy
CA LaCrosse Footwear wins Calgary fire boot contract
20 November 2006
IN Minister highlights employment potential in Indian SME sector
CN Price of Wenzhou shoe exports to Italy rises
CN Sergio Rossi opens Beijing store
US Nike appoints new board member
US Higher revenues at McRae Industries
17 November 2006
IT Torielli hosts 'Open House'
US Higher sales at Phoenix Footwear Group
GB Texon launches Texon Coriumoda
US Foot Locker reports static Q3 results
US Skins enjoys successful debut event
US Wolverine to become largest participant in renewable energy programme
CN Chinese leather footwear exports continue to rise
VN Vietnam increases footwear exports
16 November 2006
LK Sri Lankan footwear exports rise
US Bouncy balls inspire new Stride Rite range
US New footwear executive to manage Terrasoles launch
US Skechers to produce Avirex footwear
IN West Bengal footwear industry seeks VAT reduction
15 November 2006
US J. Shoes appoints new Europe operations manager
US Invisi-Sole receives patent for insoles
US Keen Footwear launches new eco-friendly shoebox
GB New Ethletic Fair Trade sports shoes
DE GDS 2007 to feature three more areas
BD Bangladeshi exporters alarmed at port blockades
14 November 2006
AR Ingratta celebrates 70th anniversary
BR IBTec elects new president for the 2007-2008 term
US Rohm and Haas makes progress with European headquarter plans
US Slight drop in Pacific Sunwear’s third quarter sales
US Nike named top US company for social responsibility reporting
ES Sipiel changes its 2007 dates
PK Pakistan replaces Export Promotion Bureau with Trade Development Authority
13 November 2006
IN Textiles, garments and leather goods included in India-Italy plans for stronger commercial links
US Gerber Technology offers its fashion lifecycle management solution
DE Third quarter sales up 56% for adidas Group
US Aetrex launches copper sole socks
GB New Wellingtons in baseball boot style from Emilyhannah
AE Dunhill expands in the Middle East
10 November 2006
DE Cognis expands management board
US Reebok and Philadelphia Eagles football star launch signature apparel collection
US NexCen Brands completes acquisition of The Athlete's Foot
US Coach to present at Morgan Stanley Global Consumer and Retail Conference
PK New Dr Mauch medicated shoes
GB Berghaus technologies for spring/summer
US Improved Q2 results at Polo Ralph Lauren
09 November 2006
GB New footwear range from Berghaus
US Further decline at Rocky Brands in Q3
VN Pakistan and Vietnam call for increased bilateral trade
08 November 2006
GB Timberland and Satra team up
US Off-Road model from Crocs
US Improved Q3 performance at Big 5 Sporting Goods
US True Religion signs licensing agreements for footwear and headwear
US Strong financial performance from R.G. Barry Corporation
UZ Trading between Uzbekistan and Pakistan up 10.7%
07 November 2006
GB Satra invests in new equipment
EU EU trade chief to urge China to remove foreign investment barriers
AE Ted Baker opens first Dubai store in partnership with RSH
US Hartmann sponsors Country Music Awards celebration party
06 November 2006
US Year-to-date Wilsons Leather store sales fall 14.1%
US Tycoon Holdings launches a signature Everlast work-boot line
US First successful autumn Mount Everest summit in four years and several world records for The North Face athletes
US New industrial-grade label applicator from Avery Dennison
PK Disappointing results for Pakistan’s leather sector exports
US Crocs appoints two new board members
US Sales increases at Steven Madden in Q3
GB SATRA safety pioneer convenes European protective clothing committee
03 November 2006
US American Eagle Outfitters reports 18% October sales increase
US Rip Curl USA appoints Rick Petri to the executive team
NO Helly Hansen offers four summer 07 watersports collections
US Apparel and leather show highest growth in latest ISM Report On Business
US Q3 revenues increase 192% at Crocs
IE New footwear report published
US Executive VP and CFO resigns from Dick's Sporting Goods
02 November 2006
US Steve Madden launches 'design your own' collection
FR Third quarter and nine-month figures from Lectra
AE DED's business registration department issues over 10,000 Dubai licences this year
US Tandy Leather Factory’s third quarter sales up 6.6%
01 November 2006
GB Gabor celebrates 20 years of footwear in the UK
US Record Q3 results at Under Armour
US Rapper DMX unveils new collections for men
ES Nike and FC Barcelona extend relationship
US Three new high-tech fabrics from AccuMED
US Vibram appoints new international sales director
DE The North Face opens retail store in Leipzig
US Increase in Weyco third quarter sales and earnings

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