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April 2008

30 April 2008
DE OutDoor industry award competition launches
GB Leathergoods buck the retail trend
AR Earlier date for leather event
29 April 2008
US K-Swiss struggles
MO Macau added to EU’s anti-dumping measures
FR Lectra blames results on macroeconomic environment
28 April 2008
US Record sales and first Scottish store for Skechers
FR Gucci pays for neglect of mid-range goods
US Skins signs up production and logistics expert
25 April 2008
US Kmart-dependent jobs to go early
ES Big Spanish presence at Lineapelle
IE Ireland suffers first retail fall in four years
24 April 2008
FR PPR ups its stake in Puma
CN Rural China an option for relocating manufacturers
US Deckers names new CFO
23 April 2008
VN Further labour management problems
ES New drive for Spanish industry
US Questions over Crocs in Japan
22 April 2008
CN Chem-Trend announces new Chinese factory
US Nike completes Bauer sale
BR Brazilian footwear seminar to be held in May
21 April 2008
CN Italian industry figure in the spotlight
IT Prada delays going public
AE Zanotti opens new store in UAE
19 April 2008
US Hartmarx takes on Dr Martens brand
18 April 2008
Crocs plant closes early
IN Agra will have new leather park
17 April 2008
CA Candian footballers to wear Aussie Soles
GB First London vegan shoe and accessory store opens
US Record revenue at Wolverine
US Dickies and Rocky Brands extend agreement
AR Emerson upgrades Argentina plant
15 April 2008
CA Crocs to close Quebec plant
US Kenneth Cole to step aside
CN More 'copycats' pay the price
14 April 2008
US Brand and management team in the clear
GB Retailer pays for 'copying' design
ES Spanish brands take their charisma to Korea
11 April 2008
GB Van Dal in marketing director coup
IT ANCI pushes into Russia
CN Rapid growth at China Dongxiang
10 April 2008
BR Fimec surpasses organisers´ expectations
US Famous Footwear to move headquarters
CN Intertek offers safety seminars
09 April 2008
BR Brazilian footwear´s father figure to retire
LK Bank backs footwear entrepreneurs
IN Reliance brings Pavers to India
08 April 2008
US New footwear jobs for Arkansas
NZ Footwear given time to adjust
BR St Martin´s signs up for Brazil trip
07 April 2008
IT Shareholder approval
GB Oliver Sweeney settles on shop style
IT Special sole for trail-running
04 April 2008
DE Birki's increases its environmental focus
US Camuto Group partners US fashion council
IT Geox launches breathable sports shoes
CA Pajar to introduce Paris Hilton footwear line
DE BASF and IQTEX help keep feet dry
03 April 2008
MX Fire forces factory evacuation
VN Workers strike at Nike supplier's factory
US Customised insoles in 30 minutes
BR Made to measure
02 April 2008
US Wolverine announces results conference call
US Reebok joins forces with Marvel
BR Leather footwear worries
01 April 2008
CA Dickies makes Canadian move
CN SATRA tour
IT Italian presence in Beijing

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