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April 2006

28 April 2006
US Phoenix Footwear names new VP of sourcing
US Deckers sales decline in Q1
US Rocky Shoes & Boots reports lower Q1 sales
US Kenneth Cole posts lower revenues
US K-Swiss reports Q1 results
US K2 reports positive first quarter results
27 April 2006
US Nike names new VP of global brand design
US Record Q1 results for Sketchers
AR Argentina agrees to issue import licences
CN Lanxess opens compounding plant in China
DE Bayer achieves record earnings
26 April 2006
PH Everlast to produce footwear for the Philippines
US GBMI signs new footwear licensing agreement
US AAFA co-sponsors occupational safety and health week
US OluKai debuts first spring/summer line
CN QCI becomes member of ACAFA
25 April 2006
CN Dongguan China Shoes and China Shoetec welcomes Mayor of Düsseldorf
US Insolia acknowledged by American Podiatric Medical Association
RU Wenzhou shoes face difficulties in Russia
CN Chinese international footwear trade centre to open
BR Cipatex celebrates 42nd anniversary
24 April 2006
ID Indonesian government to assist footwear industry
IT Lectra exhibits at SIMAC 2006
BR Tintas Killing to build a factory in Bahia
US Steve Madden reports positive preliminary results
IE Report published on footwear customer satisfaction
21 April 2006
US Finish Line elects new director
US Record Q1 net sales for Oakley
DE Lanxess increases prices for NBR and EPDM rubber
US Polyurethane resin demand soars
BR FIMEC 2006 proves a success
US Huntsman launches new polyether systems
BR Brazilian Leather and Shoe Machinery Directory launched
20 April 2006
ID Transhipment deals threaten Indonesian footwear industry
BR Brazilian footwear exports drop in Q1
MX CICEG elects new president
CN Kraton to expand operations in Asia Pacific
US Logicom changes name
US Pony names new president and COO
AR AAQTIC to organise first technical meeting
19 April 2006
US Simple Shoes sponsors Kokua Festival
PK Explosion disrupts Pakistan’s leather production
CN Jinjiang Footwear Expo attracts new sponsors
US Taryn Rose names new executives
CN Chinese government backs footwear manufacturers
US Wolverine achieves record revenue
IT Bayer MaterialScience focuses on polyurethane at Simac
18 April 2006
IT New North Face store opens in Italy
BR Construction of Brazilian shoe cluster on schedule
CN China Commodity Export Fair focuses on medium and high-end products
US Huntsman forms Green Chemistry Strategic Business Unit
US Fashion House names director of new Private Label division
US Eastman restructures
GB Hunter Rubber goes into administration
17 April 2006
HK Sharp Gain Profits Limited acquires Pony International
US Wellco awarded military contract for cold weather boots
US Under Armour unveils performance footwear line
EG Brazilian technology for Egyptian shoe centre
14 April 2006
US Major US deal for UK gear
BR Bibi shoe factory receives award
GB BLC offers training courses
13 April 2006
BR Grendene reports 11% drop in revenue
US DSW reports higher sales in Q4
US The Buckle posts March net sales
12 April 2006
AE Motexha attracts 30% more visitors
FR Lanxess successfully adapts NBR production at French site
US Shoe Carnival reports record earnings
US Sales fall at Saks
DE Adidas signs 11-year deal with NBA
11 April 2006
HK Yue Yuen posts increased revenue
US Fashion meets function as Moszkito launches Archy sandal
US US footwear manufacture and retail analysis published
US Burlington Coat Factory’s shareholders approve merger
IT SIMAC set for success
10 April 2006
US American Eagle Outfitters to double size of distribution centre
CN More exhibitors to participate at Dongguan China Shoes
EU EU anti-dumping duties take effect
CN China’s posts increase in added-value exports
ES SIPIEL attracts over 20,000 visitors
HK More focus on finished goods at APLF
07 April 2006
DE Morgan Stanley acquires Ploucquet
US Shoe Pavilion posts 17% sales increase in Q1
GB New fitting lab established at SATRA
PK Pakistan mulls anti-dumping duties on Chinese footwear
AT Austria’s Jaffra to set up JV in India
BD Bangladesh Leather Service Centre inaugurated
06 April 2006
GB UK technologists join SAFT
US Zumiez reports March sales increase
US American Eagle Outfitters posts higher sales
NL Stahl establishes two separate divisions
PK Bata Pakistan remains calm over Chinese imports
05 April 2006
CA Terra Footwear to manufacture for Canadian Air Force
GB SATRA opens advanced footwear test facility
GB Staff changes at Berghaus

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