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November 2015

30 November 2015
US Caleres reports flat sales but ‘good performance’ in third quarter
VN Figures show Vietnam is becoming more important for Pou Chen
27 November 2015
NI Shoe orders abound as Nicaragua becomes supplier for whole region
US Microban targets outdoor industry with antimicrobial product
26 November 2015
US Appointments at Wolverine cement ambitions
IT Tod’s brings Roger Vivier brand fully on board
25 November 2015
NO Adidas man to look after Haglöfs in Norway
US Confident Foot Locker sees sales rise in third quarter
US Atossa offers 3D printed high-heeled shoes for $99
US DSW cancels orders after “disappointing” quarter
IT Vibram extends FiveFingers range with new wool product
24 November 2015
US ‘Significant advancements’ lead to 3D printed midsole from New Balance
DE Berlin event to include new footwear and accessory segment
23 November 2015
US Deckers clamps down on fake Uggs
CO Aquazzura founder makes personal appearance in Florida
20 November 2015
US Saucony president to take up lifestyle group role at Wolverine
BR Abrameq takes innovation seminars to Peru
19 November 2015
GB Anti-mould solutions provider to enter the US market
DE BASF makes its largest investment ever at Ludwigshafen
18 November 2015
DE BASF collaboration offers more robust 3D printing materials
FR French group unveils smart shoe that changes colour
FR Athletic shoe market still growing in France, NPD Group says
PT Portugal “not ready” for minimum wage increase
GB Crockett & Jones won Bond movie role on merit
17 November 2015
CN Chinese demand for Italian shoes boosts Ferragamo
IT Optimism for Simac 2016
16 November 2015
US Nike and Bayer in top 100 innovators list
NI School shoe programme remains in place in Nicaragua
13 November 2015
US ‘Dynamic leader’ leaves American Apparel & Footwear Association
US Sanitized names footwear partner and expands in US
12 November 2015
IT Italian shoe brand partners Manchester United
IT Vibram to take a tough line on counterfeiters
11 November 2015
GB Shoe fitters association takes foot health appeal to Parliament
ID Reef branches into ‘outside’ footwear after rapid growth in sector
CN China’s leather shoe exports declined by 11.3% in the first eight months
US Oboz creates business analyst role for German outdoor enthusiast
VN Italian machinery manufacturers in new Vietnam deal
10 November 2015
DE Puma to increase focus on female customers
ES Early feedback on Momad Shoes brings a date-change
09 November 2015
CN China’s one child policy can offer opportunities for footwear companies - BFA
CN FDRA recognises “responsible” shoe factories
06 November 2015
AR Fears for footwear jobs in Argentina if the market becomes ‘free’
05 November 2015
IN UITIC congress adds factory visits to programme
GB Footwear and ethical sourcing move up the agenda for retailers
04 November 2015
EG Egyptian billionaire buys stake in adidas
US Nike and Puma veteran heads to Deckers
GB University of Northampton to host exhibition celebrating ‘Ivy League’ links
ES Elda may run its own footwear fair
GB Charlotte Olympia picks up Walpole luxury brand award
03 November 2015
FR Children’s footwear firm to show off savoir-faire at Paris event
US Deckers enters ‘new phase’ as main brands falter in second quarter
02 November 2015
GB Technology system will measure feet and capture customer data
FR French town making a comeback in shoemaking

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