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December 2015

24 December 2015
Season’s greetings
EmtexGlobal makes two senior appointments
22 December 2015
TW Strong sales increase in first 11 months for Pou Chen
GB Pentland scoops Cordwainers award
21 December 2015
US Universities claim ‘green’ DWR development is a match for the best
DE Vaude cements plans to increase footwear ranges
18 December 2015
CN Footwear makers continue march away from leather
ES Spain needs new footwear workers to meet European demand
17 December 2015
VN TPP could save US companies $450 million in first year - FDRA
GB Luxury brands need to do more for online shoppers
16 December 2015
GB Recruits represent “change of pace” for Millennial Brands in Europe
CN Belle International to cut own-brand stores, while overseas brands grow
GB Kurt Geiger to have new owners
US Under Armour opens $100m distribution centre
US Nike updates American football offering with lightest cleat yet
15 December 2015
AR Buenos Aires to host international plastics event
GB Mulberry signs footwear partners to create ‘lifestyle' brand
14 December 2015
BE Skechers takes up extra logistics space in Belgium go help it meet growth
DE Adidas Speedfactory dream to become reality in 2016
11 December 2015
IT Sergio Rossi’s new private equity owners aim for international growth
MX New shoe design centre for Jalisco
10 December 2015
DE Adidas ups commitment to rid ocean of plastic with 3D printed midsole concept
NL ZDHC includes leather chemicals in new MRSL
09 December 2015
GB English Leather Company to offer cordovan
CN FDRA praises more factories as ‘responsible manufacturers’
IN UITIC call for papers hailed as a success
GB Tricker’s appoint new head of global sales
CN Material manufacturer takes a big footwear component step
08 December 2015
US Timberland: Organic and recycled content percentage continues to decline
CN BASF invests in more sustainable pigment production
07 December 2015
US Tamara Mellon brand enters Chapter 11
IT Italian shoe companies urged to embrace digital marketplace
04 December 2015
FR Tanneries unveil performance footwear leathers
CN China lowers tariffs on leather footwear imports
03 December 2015
ES Spanish outdoor footwear manufacturer celebrates 50 years
02 December 2015
GB Foot health technology provider makes senior appointments
ES CTCR promises footwear breakthrough from milk waste
GB SATRA completes lab expansion project
AU EMU Australia announces WaterAid support
ZA South African group acquires footwear retailer Office
01 December 2015
BR Change of ownership for Havaianas maker
ES New president for FICE

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