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October 2017

31 October 2017
JP JM Weston sends young shoemakers to Japan
US Deckers decides against pursuing sale
30 October 2017
TN Exports up in Tunisia but trade deficit grows
CN Chinese consumers help luxury market to rebound
27 October 2017
ES Record first half for Spanish export volumes
US Patagonia, adidas and Arcteryx join 350 leaders in new letter to Trump
26 October 2017
US Tensions continue between Deckers and key investor
GB The latest issue of World Footwear is now available
25 October 2017
US Sales jump a third for Vans in third quarter
CA Aldo-Camuto deal is off
RU Obuv Rossii raises $100 million from second IPO
US Skechers profits from focus on international business
DE Puma’s shoe sales propel a 16% revenue rise
24 October 2017
DE DESMA says FitStation is a customisation breakthrough
MX CICEG looks to secure future of Mexican footwear industry
23 October 2017
US Outdoor Retailer to offer three exhibitions per year
US US footwear sales grow at slowest rate in a decade
20 October 2017
JP Asics to create custom midsoles in 15 seconds
GB Recognition for Pentland
19 October 2017
BR Positive signs for Brazil’s footwear industry
CN January-September results show rise in volume and value for Stella
18 October 2017
AR Alpargatas sees opportunity for Havaianas in Argentina
BE COTANCE calls for action against Nike over 'Flyleather'
IN Indian footwear institute receives government recognition
DE German brand turns to FitStation partners for customised safety shoes
NI Row brings Nicaragua school shoe programme to a stop
17 October 2017
IT Diadora partners with Sympatex for latest safety shoe
IT Michelin develops special sole for SIR safety shoes
16 October 2017
DE Safety footwear focus for BASF
KE Kenyan shoe manufacturers could benefit from tax break
13 October 2017
MX Mexico’s shoe exports down in volume and value
BD Leather footwear exports from Bangladesh increase in Q1
12 October 2017
BE Alberto Bichi to step down as FESI secretary general
IN India’s leather footwear makers hit by exchange rates
11 October 2017
US Toms chooses old friend as creative director
GB European Commission approves Jimmy Choo acquisition
US NSF adds certification for footwear
RU Obuv Rossii aims to raise $136 million from IPO
GB EOCA invites public to vote on conservation funding
10 October 2017
IT New creative direction for Ferragamo’s women’s collections
KH Rise of 180% in minimum wage for Cambodian workers in six years
09 October 2017
US Deckers shareholder suggests sale of Hoka One One brand
IT UNIC highlights mixed picture for luxury brands
06 October 2017
US Desma, Superfeet and RS Scan join HP in new footwear system
DE Adidas explains first Speedfactory project
05 October 2017
FR Première Vision satisfied with new bag and shoe zone
CN ISA TanTec adds “sustainable leather laces” to its product range
04 October 2017
JP Apiccaps says Tokyo show can be Asian “launch-pad”
US Preparations continue for first Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show
FR LVMH apprentice programme continues to grow
BR Business boost for Brazilian brands at Micam
PT UITIC to pave the way for Porto congress
03 October 2017
US Wolverine sells Big Rapids manufacturing facility
TR Summer slow-down in Turkish tanneries continues in September
02 October 2017
ES Momad visitor numbers up by 5%
ET Huajian wants to increase Ethiopian workforce to 100,000

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