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June 2017

30 June 2017
US Deckers investor increases pressure on board
TR Some confidence returns to Turkish footwear
29 June 2017
US Under Armour poaches president from Aldo
BR Alpargatas on verge of second sale in 18 months
28 June 2017
IT Le Marche manufacturer completes order for size 57 shoes
ES La Rioja government to invest millions in industrial development
IT Ferragamo praises contract shoemaker: little wonder of craftsmanship
US Ivanka Trump to face questions in shoe design lawsuit
US USTR to review AGOA eligibility of three countries
27 June 2017
PK Pakistan’s footwear exports fall in volume and value
IT Vibram branches out into accessories with bag range
26 June 2017
US Nike could do online deal with Amazon
US Timberland makes progress towards 2020 cotton target
23 June 2017
PE Peru’s footwear export values pick up
NL Louboutin case goes before European Court of Justice
22 June 2017
AU Study warns of dangers of lightweight shoes for heavy runners
DE BASF increases polyamide production at German plant
21 June 2017
GB Brantano administrators seek to raise cash through sale of brand name
NL Reverdia’s footwear products have up to 60% bio-based content
ES Top 10 footwear groups of 2016 revealed
US Hoka One One adds to team of ambassadors
DE Judge rules against Adidas in patent dispute
20 June 2017
US Success for new Keen sandal design
TW Biggest sports shoe maker keeps growing
19 June 2017
ES La Sportiva selects Pyrenean village for first shop outside Italy
US Nike to cut global workforce by 2%
16 June 2017
BR “Important increase” in average price of Brazilian footwear
MX Saltillo tannery uses waste leather to make shoes for local children
15 June 2017
DO Senior Timberland executives meet minister in DR
GB Aston Martin brings its signature style to sneakers
14 June 2017
RU Brazilian shoe brands make a success of Russian trade mission
US Hoka One One to continue as sponsor of Dallas Marathon
GB Men now own as many shoes as women - survey
US 'Digital' shoes to display videos via an app
US New Balance works towards “next evolution in 3D printing”
13 June 2017
BE UK departure could pave the way for EU labels of origin, Assocal says
US Nike to release documentary about marathon record attempt
12 June 2017
GB Northern Irish student wins Cordwainers award
NL Multi-million euro grant for new type of polyester
09 June 2017
US Saucony launches new “more inclusive” running shoe campaign
RW Training course aims to boost Rwandan footwear industry
08 June 2017
FR LVMH’s luxury e-commerce site goes live
DE Adidas unites runners for World Oceans Day
07 June 2017
US Gore highlights three footwear developments
GB Slight dip for UK shoe production
GB Bahraini private equity firm may bid for Jimmy Choo
US Pensole continues search for footwear design talent
DE OutDoor organisers anticipate intense interest in outdoor footwear
06 June 2017
AT Dachstein becomes Gore-Tex licensing partner
US Wolverine looks to grow children’s business
05 June 2017
GB Cheaney turns to Italy for range of driving shoes
US New A&E sustainability report shows cuts in water and energy use
02 June 2017
DE Vaude teams up with Sympatex for new range
US FDRA elects new leadership team
01 June 2017
CN Covestro says China is where the largest growth is
US Better-than-expected year for Deckers

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