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January 2008

31 January 2008
US Clarks children’s line steps onto the US market
BE Macintosh completes Brantano squeeze out
GB JJB supports Nike bid for Umbro
DE DZ Equity acquires former Salamander brand
US Global appeal secures record results at Wolverine
30 January 2008
IT An eye on Italian style
US Sales rise 10% at LaCrosse
US Lack of demand for penny loafers leads to factory closure
IT Zamberlan unveils new outdoor boot collection
GB Shoe Zone acquires Stead & Simpson
29 January 2008
CS Work begins on new footwear facility
US Nike's head of footwear design steps over to Converse
CO Peru steps up presence at IFLS
US AAFA fights for ‘First Sale Rule’
US Golf shoe prices rise
28 January 2008
CN Chinese footwear exports fall
US New footwear brand launched at SAG Awards
GB ‘Healthy’ shoe company to expand
HK Texon unveils a force to be reckoned with
US PacSun makes new appointment
25 January 2008
US TaylorMade names new general manager
HK Eastern promise for Brazilian manufacturers
US Paris Hilton to launch footwear range
24 January 2008
HK Coach to open first global flagship store
US Affordable Footwear Act gains more support
US Ocean Minded launches first closed-toe line at OR
23 January 2008
FR CTC names new CEO
ES Kingsize proves popular at B&B
US R.G. Barry to launch Nautica footwear
GB Dolcis crushed in the credit crunch
GH Puma scores in Africa
22 January 2008
CN Is Li Ning stepping on Nike’s toes?
IT Expo Riva Schuh attracts more visitors
US Management changes at Crocs
US Outlast blazes a trail into new licence agreement
IN Bata launches new products in India
21 January 2008
DE Ion-mask sees off competition to win Brand New Award
VN Vietnam’s footwear makers aim high
GB Brasher launches new ‘Total Comfort System’
CN Mainland China produces “robust growth” for Yue Yuen
US Nike exec steps up to lead Jordan
18 January 2008
HK Revenues rise at Yue Yuen
AR International appeal at EFICA
BR Swapping volume for value
US Ripa teams up with Ryka
FR Lectra to focus on footwear
17 January 2008
AU Adidas unveils Barricade V
US Natural Comfort acquired
GB Granger’s signs up to Bluesign standard
DE Hi-Tec masks new technology
US Dickson launches new humidity monitors
16 January 2008
SG First ever FIFA store opened
US Kraton names new chief executive
US Retail growth likely to slow
CN Trade surplus hits new high
AR Footwear production hits record high
15 January 2008
DE BASF goes European
GB Struggling retailer sells stores
US Joe's Sports & Outdoor names new president
US Athletic footwear price increases slow in 2007
ES New research facilities opened at INESCOP
14 January 2008
US New sustainable shoe steps into the market
IN Reliance makes its footprint on the market
CH Black Diamond launches new freeride boot line
US Innovations abound at WSA
GB Mulberry launches first footwear collection
11 January 2008
US Skechers moves into Bebe shoes
BR Fila Brasil turnover soars 35%
US Holiday sales slip at Bakers
AU ‘Famous Feet and Glass Slippers’ at ASF
PT APPICCAPS to step up international presence
10 January 2008
JP Hilfiger takes control in Japan
US Guess? beats forecasts
US New president at J. Jill
CN BASF expands plasticizers capacity
IN Footwear exports up
09 January 2008
US Jordan launches Air Jordan XX3
IT Aokang and Valleverde team up
GB Hi-Tec goes truly retro
CN Heelys rolls into China
US Kenneth Cole hires Le Tigre CEO
08 January 2008
CN New labour law could have knock-on effect
US Rapid growth in prototyping recognised
PK Shoe leather production increases
US TradeStone names new VP
QA Doha athletes make a step in the right direction
07 January 2008
US Zumiez continues to soar
CN Report offers insight into Chinese polyurethane industry
VN Shoes likely to boost EU exports beyond $10 billion
US Manufacturers hit by price increases
BR Couromoda expects 70,000 visitors
04 January 2008
DE ITGLWF approves as adidas goes transparent
BD Footwear exports surge
US Pacific Sunwear to close 154 stores
US Losses widen at Finish Line
FR Glimmer of hope for Charles Jourdan?
03 January 2008
US Online shoe retailer attracts five million shoppers
GB Stylo director retires
US Former Hickory Brands president joins Hibbett
DE High demand for high-end at GDS
US Phoenix sells Altama to Wellco owner
02 January 2008
BE Brantano to change hands
IN Adidas signs first Indian brand ambassador
US Titan Global Holdings picks up GBMI assets
HK Gore-Tex expands its customer base
US Court orders completion of Genesco merger

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