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April 2007

30 April 2007
AT Swarovski pinpoints key trends for spring/summer 2008
US Jarden to acquire K2
IT SIMAC and Tanning Tech reflect a more settled market
AR Camargo Corrêa to acquire Alpargatas Argentina
BD New Bangladesh leather SEZ proposed
27 April 2007
DE 23% sales increase at Bayer
US Significant sales increase at Deckers
US Footwear sales rise at Columbia
US Timberland acquires IPath
US Further declines at K-Swiss in Q1
EU EU increases sanctions on US products
DE Footwear and leather goods sales rise 26% at Hugo Boss
26 April 2007
US Higher sales at K2
US Reebok sponsors 2007 Avon Walk
US Cote Reco implements iCongo software
US Results exceed expectations at Skechers
25 April 2007
US Dow launches new lower-yellow-index TPU elastomers
US Fake All Star shoes to be confiscated
CA Footmaxx revenues up 6.3%
US The Walking Company opens new store
BR Alpargatas celebrates 100th anniversary
IT Vibram names new CEO
24 April 2007
PK Higher Pakistani footwear exports in March
US American Eagle files lawsuit against Payless ShoeSource
CN China set to become self-sufficient in PVC by 2010
US Sales increase 31% at Oakley
US Timberland to become carbon neutral by 2010
TW Strong Taiwanese presence at Jinjiang International Shoe Expo
BR Footwear loses out in Brazil
23 April 2007
US Management changes at Wolverine
VN Wenzhou companies explore opportunities in Vietnam
US New Shoe Pavilion stores underachieve in Q1
BR New footwear adhesives publication launched at Fimec
US Genesco rejects Foot Locker proposal
20 April 2007
EG Dow opens polyurethane systems lab in Egypt
DE Adidas possible takeover target
US Foot Locker steps up to take over Genesco
GB Berghaus opens new flagship store
GB UK conference to discuss repetitive strain injuries
MY Malaysian clothing and footwear picks up in March
19 April 2007
EU European Commission proposes new foreign market strategy
US Wolverine World Wide posts record results
IT New sales manager at Aku
ZA ‘Soul of Africa’ a success for The Clarks Companies
DE New Bayflex footwear collection presented at Simac
GB Berghaus opens new flagship store
CA Positive Q4 results from West 49
18 April 2007
US Skechers refiles lawsuit against Asics
US New appointments at Quiksilver
US International revenues boost Cherokee results
US President of Kodiak-Terra joins Soles4Souls
US New board member elected at Brown Shoe
US New Balance names new CEO
DE New Bayflex footwear collection presented at Simac
US Phoenix Footwear appoints new CEO
17 April 2007
RU Marathon runner wins in ‘banned’ footwear
US Skins appoints new executive VP
US Kenneth Cole executive to step over to Jimmy Choo
CN China's Q1 foreign trade volume reaches $450 billion
IN Record growth in Indian manufacturing sector
16 April 2007
GB New recycled products from Worn Again
US Phoenix Footwear names new VP of sales
ES Lanxess sells stake in Quimidroga Plasticos
BR PVC Calçados turns waste into sandals
PT Eject Shoes unveils new winter range
DK New Italian themed collections from Ilse Jacobsen
13 April 2007
ES SIPIEL consolidates its position
FR Restructuring leads to new appointments at Arkema
CA Lower full year revenues at ADS
BR Lotto expands business in Brazil
IE New report on UK footwear components released
US Chaco high-tech walking sandals launched in the UK
12 April 2007
GB Positive Q1 response from UK retailers
US Heelys wins Microsoft award
US Zumiez sales increase over 50%
KR Puma ends licence agreement in South Korea
GB Start-rite appoints international sales manager
US Payless ShoeSource names new executive VP
11 April 2007
HK Yue Yuen posts improved results
DE Adidas and Foot Locker unveil new ‘graffiti’ collection
US Study affirms safety of Heelys footwear
CN Chinese brands set to shine in Beijing
FR PPR to take over Puma
10 April 2007
KR Fila names new management team
US Spira Footwear files lawsuit against USATF and IAAF
US Sales slip at Bakers Footwear
IT Huntsman to present new soling portfolio at SIMAC
US Adidas and Reebok distribution in the USA consolidated
09 April 2007
US Gerber Scientific launches Pivex Cutting Technology
GB BLC to hold leather and footwear manufacturing training course
06 April 2007
US New pedicure boots launched
NL Reebok relocates European headquarters
05 April 2007
GB FKI Logistex delivers new materials handling project for shoe retailer
US The Walking Company opens new store
CN Chinese footwear exports continue to climb
MX Cherokee signs licensing agreement with Comercial Mexicana
04 April 2007
US Reebok files patent infringement action against Nike
NA Puma inks sponsorship deal with Namibia
IT Julio Cruz and Lotto to develop new footwear
US Sales rise at Big Dog Holdings
03 April 2007
AU Pacific Brands completes Yakka acquisition
IT Continued improvement at Tod’s
US Lower sales at Phoenix Footwear
BR Turnaround at Dow’s Brazil TDI Facility
02 April 2007
KR Fila Korea closes acquisition
EU European insight at Dongguan China Shoes
IT Record visitor numbers at Micam
US Simple launches new sustainable sneakers
US Positive results at The Finish Line

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