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December 2007

24 December 2007
Happy holidays
BR Green shoe components launched
21 December 2007
US Deckers Outdoor makes promotion
DE Lanxess raises prices
20 December 2007
US Nike steps up a gear
IT High demand from exhibitors leads to expansion
US Timberland MD joins Coach
DE Bayer raises prices for PU raw materials
US The Walking Company hopes to cash in on shearling styles
BR Plínio Fleck presses the right buttons
19 December 2007
US Sale of Nike’s Starter brand completed
FR DVS and LVMH resolve infringement problem
US K-Swiss scores an ace
BR Volumes slip but prices rise
US Kraton launches new high temperature polymer
18 December 2007
US Tough going for Bakers: retailer blames warm autumn
FR End of the line for Jourdan in France
CV Footwear could flourish
GB The Original Shoe Company sells again
CA Bison and elk leather for limited edition boots
17 December 2007
RU Moscow for sales, Siberia for manufacturing
GB Cavalli rides in to rescue Spice Girl
IN Gandhi becomes involved in VAT protest
MX Official hits back: footwear firms should work harder
US FDRA hits out over tariff "anachronism"
14 December 2007
CA Workers receive sad Christmas news
IN New footwear institute for Uttar Pradesh
US Timberland to make better use of IT
MX Industry calls for government official to go
ES Technical centre expands
13 December 2007
MX 10,000 in protest march
ES Russia becomes a priority
US Stride Rite hands Caruso an extended role
CN China confirms closure of 1,000 footwear factories
PT Portugal must move away from 'low-cost'
12 December 2007
GB Tax hike leads to sale of LK Bennett
US Footwear companies courting trouble
BR West Coast moves production to India
GB Older generation becomes ‘Hotter’ property
US Retailer opens 15 new outlets
11 December 2007
HK Yue Yuen posts November results
US Goodyear forms new business unit
US My Shoe relocates
KR Fila highlights commitment to tennis
US Genesco reports lower sales as trial opens
10 December 2007
LV Footwear production falls 21%
NO Footwear consumer prices rise sharply
CA New anti-dumping complaint filed
US New Balance scores on the football pitch
IN European brand launches in India
07 December 2007
VN Footwear export target likely to be missed
US Genesco faces court action
IE Legislation and labels drive footwear fabric development
IT Former Assomac chairman recognised
US Crocs mixes comfort with style
06 December 2007
US Wolverine launches new ‘Contour Welt’ work boot
BE European producers fined for price fixing
US Stride Rite secures new licence
AE Brazilian manufacturers eye Middle Eastern markets
US Smuggling operation uncovered
05 December 2007
US Sales rise at DSW
GB Cordwainers receives Queen's Anniversary Prize
CN Skechers steps up presence in China
DE Retail sales slip but footwear edges higher
NL GMBI manager joins Crocs
04 December 2007
CA Robeez ventures outdoors
IN Delcam to launch new systems at DieMould
US Strong start to the holiday season at The Walking Company
HK Footwear sales rise
MX ANPIC dates change
03 December 2007
US Zumiez bucks the trend
DE BASF raises polyalcohol prices
DK Senior manager leaves ECCO
BR Asphalt-soled footwear developed
GB Pessimistic holiday forecast but footwear sells well

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