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February 2008

29 February 2008
US Show dates affect attendance at WSA
PK Footwear exports slip
US Norma Kamali teams up with Wal-Mart
IT Sales rise 26% at Geox
US Rocky times for Rocky Brands
28 February 2008
BD YoungOne plans world’s biggest shoe factory
CN Footwear exports slip as imports rise
BR Employment in the footwear sector falls
US Military steps up orders for Danner footwear
DK New appointments at ECCO
27 February 2008
US K-Swiss revenues slip
DE Puma exceeds targets despite a “challenging year”
AE Expo Riva Schuh proves positive for Brazilians
KR Shoebox steps into South Korea
US New president at Tommy Bahama and H.S. Trask
26 February 2008
US Weyco reports record results
GB A.Algeo acquires Phipps division
NL Huntsman considers MDI expansion
US Heelys rolls out extended line
GB High-end brand sold
25 February 2008
AU K-9 Concepts completes Aussie Soles acquisition
QA TAF steps up expansion
FR Nike teams up with FFF
US Focus on green at Materials at WSA
GB Hi-Tec launches eco-friendly golf shoe
22 February 2008
DE Stepping up the quality at GDS
SE The Athlete's Foot signs master franchise agreement
PK Footwear veteran elected to parliament
US Crocs steps into basketball
NL Bayer chief to make keynote speech at UTECH
21 February 2008
US New “attainable luxury” brand to launch at WSA
FR Dassault and Zymmetry launch integrated sourcing solution
US Heelys gets to grips with sidewalk sports
AU ASF proves an “overwhelming success”
20 February 2008
US Crocs more than doubles revenue
DE Further job cuts at Rohde
US Lack of direction leads to lower sales
BR Footwear leads the way as retail sales soar
US Nautilus walks away from Pearl Izumi
19 February 2008
IT The stiletto makes its mark in history
US Huntsman highlights products at PU Tech
GB Footwear consumer satisfaction index released
IN New footwear institutes planned
FR Fashion remains dominant at Midec
18 February 2008
FR New B2B service from Patagonia
DE Hugo Boss chairman to quit
CL Cherokee launches in Chile
GB New Balance steps up lean manufacturing
ES Young designers in the spotlight
15 February 2008
GB Rival acquires bankrupt retailer
US US footwear market “fared well” in 2007
PK Production rises but sector loses its sole
ES Adidas unveils new F50 TUNiT boot
14 February 2008
US Downturn in the USA affects Skechers’ Q4 sales
TH Thai shoemaker considers Pakistan plant
US A load of old rubbish
BD Shoe exports soar
ET Plans to double footwear production
13 February 2008
GB New high-level conference for the leather industry
US Head strides into tennis footwear
IT Italian shoe production slips
US New manager at Reebok
AU BASF opens new PU system house
US Quiksilver president resigns
12 February 2008
US Timberland steps into the service industry
IN Italian manufacturer eyes India
US Nike appoints new VP of Footwear Design
TW Not all good news for Asian footwear exports
US AAFA publishes new restricted substances list
11 February 2008
GB Steve Madden takes a Pure approach
AF Danner called up for military order
VN Leather footwear exports improve
US Merrell and Ortholite team up
BR High hopes for Fimec
08 February 2008
EG Footwear facilities in the pipeline
DE New director at Desma
IT Italy goes for gold
US Sales dip at Bakers
DE Still no signs of a slowdown
07 February 2008
GB Crispin acquisition helps Delcam achieve record
US “Disappointing” year for Timberland
CN New report on Chinese markets
US R.G. Barry to hit targets despite weak holiday sales
BR Artecola adheres to green ethic
06 February 2008
US LaCrosse presents awards
MX Mexico seeks extended quotas on Chinese shoes
US Provocative kick-off to Kenneth Cole anniversary
DK New head steps in at ECCO Golf
US Simple does not “tire” in its environmental commitment
05 February 2008
IT Backwards is the way forwards
US Aetrex launches new customised footwear lines
ES Elche to host UITIC congress
CA Rising costs lead to Lanxess job cuts
04 February 2008
US Heelys’ CEO resigns
US The sweet smell of innovation at Omniflex
GB Charity benefits as shoe designer wins copycat case
US Crocs launches recycled footwear programme
HK Europe supports Kingmaker growth
BR High hopes for Brazilian brands at Micam
01 February 2008
US LaCrosse targets SHOT show for new launches
GB Sustainable shoes go on show
AU Royal Elastics stretches its presence to the USA
RU Coach heads east
IT Tod’s results fall short of expectations

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