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July 2006

31 July 2006
US Deckers Outdoor raises sales guidance
US Kodiak USA launches ‘Real.Rugged.’ footwear
IT Geox posts positive first half results
US Wolverine launches new lightweight safety footwear
CN Aokang approved by CBRI
IN Indian government establishes SEZ
28 July 2006
US Skins Inc. to debut at WSA
US Earnings increase at Weyco in Q2
US Kenneth Cole reports record Q2 results
BR Strong Brazilian presence at WSA
US Columbia Sportswear posts positive Q2 results
EU New China and Vietnam anti-dumping tariffs discussed
EU European Parliament regrets suspension of WTO talks
BR Fenac celebrates its 45th anniversary
27 July 2006
US Steven Madden reports positive results
US International sales boost K-Swiss results
US Phoenix Footwear reports improved Q2 financial results
US Record Q2 results at Skechers USA
DE New hall layout at GLS and GDS
DE Shoes and leather accessories raise first half results at Hugo Boss
26 July 2006
US Decline in footwear sales leads to losses at Timberland
US Delcam’s PS-Shoemaker provides improved grading and data transfer
US Phoenix Footwear appoints new board director
US AAFA disappointed by collapse of talks
VN Vietnam footwear lift export figures
25 July 2006
US New collaboration from Reebok and Scarlett Johansson
GB Keen picks up accolades
HK Footwear 2007 collections at Fashion Access
AR New shoe factory inaugurated in Argentina
US Kraton expands European operations
24 July 2006
DE ‘White Cubes’ area attracts new shoe designers at GDS
BR Francal attracts over 60,000 visitors
GB Loughborough University looks into shoe recycling
US Wolverine World Wide appoints president, Hush Puppies USA
US Columbia Sportswear names new VP of Sales
PK Pakistan enjoys preferential trading arrangements
21 July 2006
CH Raichle highlights summer 2007
BE Turnover falls at Brantano
GB Texon launches new thermoplastic counter
US Goldner Hawn invests in Allen-Edmonds
DE Jack Wolfskin adds new sole units to sports footwear range
20 July 2006
PK Trade policy favours leather footwear sector
BR Brazilian footwear exports fall in first half
VN Vietnamese footwear exports boost trade forecast
AE $3.8 million worth of counterfeit goods seized in Dubai
GB Nike and adidas compete at Wimbledon
19 July 2006
AR Argentina leather and footwear radio
US Wellco awarded $19.9 million contract
US Wolverine elects two new board members
EU FESI urges agreement on anti-dumping measures
US New socially conscious Elegant Shoe Line from Charmoné
US GBMI releases new brand Nomass
18 July 2006
PK Changes to Pakistan School of Fashion Design
BR Brazil ends shoe export restrictions to Argentina
PY Paraguay to fight against shoe contraband
GB Recent UK footwear graduate launches new footwear line
FR Midec offers three focal points for September edition
17 July 2006
AZ Azerbaijan delegation visits Shoes 2006
IN Indian government revision of all industry drawback rates
GB Shoes that heat and cool
US Nike and Apple launch new sport kit
US June sales triple at Execute
14 July 2006
DE Adidas Golf introduces three new summer styles
GB 75% of Brits suffer foot problems while on holiday
US Chaco and Rock/Creek Outfitters team up on recycling programme
PS Footwear prices offset increase in Palestinian price index
NP Footwear production boosts exports in Nepal
13 July 2006
US New footwear exhibit in Patent and Trademark Office Museum
AU Research study good news for foot pain sufferers
CN OutDoor Asia debut to attract 10,000 visitors
DE Lanxess inaugurates hydrazine hydrate plant in Weifang
US Keds partners with Lepore for spring 2007
12 July 2006
US Better than expected Q2 results at Wolverine
ZA South African manufacturing increase offset by footwear decline
GB Moda in Pelle buys Solution Footwear
CH Raichle releases new mountain boot Mt. Envy
IE Dubarry provides footwear for Cork Week
US New Execute Sports footwear line for Jet Pilot
CO 1,000 brands at IFLS
11 July 2006
US Eric Marohn leaves Huntsman’s Textile Effects
CO Decline in Colombian footwear exports
US Anatom to distribute ‘Life is Good’ clothing
KE Shoe and textile counterfeiting threaten Kenyan economy
US Timberland awarded for footwear innovation
US Presidential visit for Allen-Edmonds Shoe Factory
10 July 2006
US Piloti official footwear supplier for Champion Racing/Audi Sport North America
AR Alpargatas licenses Korean manufacturer for Topper brand
IN Footwear sector to boost Indian leather exports
IT Wenzhou shoe exports to Italy up 70% in price
US Shoe Pavilion appoints new executive VP and CFO
07 July 2006
CN Wenzhou shoe enterprises prosper at Expo Riva Schuh
US Bob Kennedy joins Puma team
US Sales decrease at The Buckle
US Positive financial results from Pacific Sunwear
US American Eagle posts 19% sales increase
IT Assomac meeting focuses on Chinese competition
US Shoe Pavilion reports Q2 sales increase
06 July 2006
CN China renounces EU footwear regulations
DO Cancellation of surcharge leads to cheaper footwear
US J & Co introduces exotic leather footwear range
DE Bayer MaterialScience launches new transparent polyurethane for ski boots
US JoS. A. Bank Clothiers enjoys 19.3% sales increase
US Execute Sports welcomes new CEO
US Zumiez posts net sales increase
05 July 2006
US Bill Blass and Nanette Lepore launch new shoe ranges at WSA
DE TaylorMade-adidas Golf makes new appointment
DE Braun Buffel expands Malaysian presence
US Rohm and Haas increases polymer-based product prices
DE DKG Product Award for Therban AT
AU Colorado Group makes new appointments
03 July 2006
DE Bayer MaterialScience develops new ester-based TPU grades
US Insane announces completion of R&D for new liquid, memory foam insoles
DE BASF raises prices for 2-ethylhexanoic acid

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