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October 2016

31 October 2016
US Slight fall in sales at Deckers
US Casey Sheahan to become Keen’s new president
28 October 2016
IT Tod's puts emphasis on digital after sales dip
BR Brazil: shoe components export push delivers 34% growth
27 October 2016
CH Reef appoints new sales director for Europe
US New Balance partners with Pensole Academy
26 October 2016
US Reebok names new creative director
BR Footwear project from Design na Pele
ES Big names on judging panel for Petrer design award
SG Italian brands to show new collections in Singapore
US Vans growth in Asia not enough to satisfy VF
25 October 2016
IT Vibram’s Arctic Grip soles on sale through Wolverine brands
US Oz ruby slippers campaign hits target
24 October 2016
US Reebok to use BASF liquid for footwear innovation
TR Izmir footwear event celebrates its fortieth edition
21 October 2016
US US footwear sales down in September
DE New TPU can give runners an energy boost, Huntsman claims
20 October 2016
US Experienced former Nike employee joins Teva
DE Covestro aims to “make the world a brighter place”
19 October 2016
US Smithsonian seeks funding for Oz ruby slippers restoration
HK Stella International to tap into ‘athleisure’ trend
US Wolverine to strengthen product innovation
US DSW offers 3D-printed shoes in selected stores
GB Vans and UK company launch waterproof collection
18 October 2016
MX Peter Mangione to address Mexican shoe industry
KE Kenyan athletic footwear brand attracts venture capitalist offer
17 October 2016
TW September dip, but growth goes on for Pou Chen
US Louboutin drops into Nordstrom store
14 October 2016
BR Instability hampers Brazilian footwear exports
US Wolverine starts expansion project at Michigan factory
13 October 2016
AU Australia appears attractive to Portuguese shoe brands
RU Italian orders suffer at Moscow show
12 October 2016
US New product lead for Sanuk brand
IT Tod’s to build manufacturing plant in earthquake-hit region
AR Puma factory workers in Argentina asked to take early holiday
BR Brazil launches new programme to help increase productivity
US AAFA criticises Alibaba over counterfeits
11 October 2016
ES Spanish footwear sector wants young people
US Coach steps back into shoes
10 October 2016
IT Ferragamo offers bespoke option for Giglio range
07 October 2016
CA Ecco opens Vancouver 'shop-in-shop' for leathergoods
NI Nicaragua: schools programme worth $5 million to leather and shoe sector
06 October 2016
US Bearpaw launches apparel collection
AR Footwear workers in Argentina ask neighbours to join protest
05 October 2016
BR Brazilian brands head to China for trade mission
IT Moreschi helps Confindustria deliver positive Pavia news
US Baldinini breaks into US market
US Mizuno USA president to step down
MX Mexican footwear association issues TPP warning
04 October 2016
US Superfeet to introduce 3D printed insoles
GB New chief executive for Clarks
03 October 2016
DE Deichmann acquires “cult brand”
IT Italian brands to have presence at India Fashion Week

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