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June 2007

29 June 2007
US Profits slide at Timberland
AU ASF launches leather, bags and accessories fair
TH Young designers to take part at BIFF&BIL
US New Levi's shoe and accessory lines launched
PK Pakistan’s footwear exports improve
28 June 2007
US Lower military boot sales hit results at McRae Industries
FR PPR secures 33% stake in Puma
US USA makes arrests over counterfeit goods
US Payless named exclusive US retailer for Dexter
TH Thai footwear manufacturer reaps the benefit of ERP system
GB Slow UK sales growth continues
27 June 2007
US Footwear revenues rise at Nike
NL Basell to acquire Huntsman
PK Pakistan footwear report set to encourage government support
CA New report on the changing role of footwear in Canada
BD Bangladesh shoemakers seek JVs in Pakistan
26 June 2007
US Calvin Klein to open free-standing retail stores
AU Globe to sell World Industries
GB ‘Shipwreck’ inspiration for fashion show
US Stride Rite reports record sales
KE Kenyan buyers place orders at Juft
25 June 2007
PK Pakistan: prosperity pushes shoe sales
US Jones Apparel to sell Barneys
HK Strong Chinese sales boost Yue Yuen profits
CN EU, USA and Japan remain China's top trading partners
PK Lahore event to take place every year after 2007 success
22 June 2007
US Doha talks reach a standstill
PK Exhibitor numbers double at Juft 2007
US DealADayShoes.com offers new styles to wholesalers
CN Pfaff takes over Chinese joint venture
US Luxottica Group to acquire Oakley
21 June 2007
US Sales slip at Bakers Footwear
US R.G. Barry secures Superga canvas/active footwear licence
DE PPR’s CEO named chairman of Puma
TH Pan Group implements SATRAData 6
IN Indian footwear components show rapid growth
20 June 2007
IT Puglia’s footwear sector stages a comeback
CN China reduces footwear export rebates
BD Higher turnover target for Bata Bangladesh
CN Brown Shoe enters China with Hongguo
19 June 2007
DE New concepts and exhibitors at GDS, GLS and global shoes
GB Government sanctions Skillfast-UK fashion academy
GB Crocs wins gold at the Drapers Footwear Awards
US New PLM vice president at NGC
US Kellwood buys Royal Robbins from Phoenix
18 June 2007
GB SATRA reports a successful year
FR Puma acquisition cleared
BR Skechers launches in Brazil
DE Brasher to debut at OutDoor Friedrichshafen
US Finish Line acquires Genesco
15 June 2007
SG Former Vans CEO named president at Global Brands
JP Brown Shoe to open 32 new Naturalizer stores in Japan
GB Oliver Sweeney to launch customised footwear service
GB Disappearing heels from Sheilas’ Wheels
14 June 2007
CH Swiss Masai US names new CEO
IN Superhouse to increase footwear production
CN Coach names new president for Greater China
US Jones Apparel Group names new president
DE Lanxess’ TRP unit regroups
13 June 2007
IT ANCI appoints new president
US AAFA and members of Congress introduce ‘Affordable Footwear Act’
HK Starensier expands use of Agion
US Etonic signs new deal with LPGA Tour professional
CA Focus on foot anatomy at Healthy Feet Exhibit
12 June 2007
DE Puma names new board member
IT Texon finalises management buy out of Texon Italia
GB P2i awarded BS EN ISO 9001 accreditation
US US consumers continue spending
CN CLIA to hold seminars on anti-dumping duties
11 June 2007
IN Indian footwear exports surge
US Sales dip at The Finish Line
VN Vietnamese footwear exports continue to climb
US Crocs and Warner Bros sign licensing agreement
US Report on US footwear market published
08 June 2007
US Everlast and Michelin to launch footwear line
BD Bangladesh footwear exports surge
DE PFI plans facilities in India and Vietnam
PK Pakistan to showcase footwear in Europe
US Dow increase global acrylates prices
US New Fitzhugh luxury footwear for men
US Higher sales at DSW
07 June 2007
LK Reebok expands in Asia
US Sales surge at Zumiez
US New ideas at Material World New York
US Jones Apparel makes new sportswear appointment
BR Brazil’s Killing celebrates 45th anniversary
US DuPont launches new renewably sourced polymer line
06 June 2007
US Heelys responds to critical report
US Crocs introduces new collection at FFANY
BR Brazil’s Grendene begins shipments to Algeria
CA Marathon winner defies shoe ban and sets records
US Taryn Rose to partner with Zappos online
05 June 2007
US New Michelin tyre inspires footwear line
DE Lanxess raises prices for rubber chemicals
US Payless signs new guest designer
DE New shoe collection from Vaude
US WSA offers new services to overseas buyers
04 June 2007
US Everlast to be acquired
US The Fashion House names new VP
BR 4,000 jobs to go at Calçados Reichert
IT Rbk Eurocamp hosts international basketball players
GB Strong footwear sales continue
01 June 2007
US Wolverine appoints new president at Merrell
US Jibbitz wins intellectual property infringement case
US Women’s footwear boosts sales at Payless ShoeSource
US Foot Locker walks away from Genesco
US Nike commits to better labour conditions
US Higher sales at Genesco

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