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February 2018

28 February 2018
PT Kyaia involved in Portuguese bioengineered material project
US Vibram USA takes master cobbler on the road
PT UITIC Congress is “a think tank” for the footwear industry
US Wolverine’s revenue falls amid transformation
DE Double-digit growth in revenues for BASF
27 February 2018
GB Footwear group Jones Bootmaker sold again
MX CICEG calls for tightening of customs procedures
26 February 2018
IT A path opens up for accurate leather carbon footprint calculations
BR US struggles continue for Brazilian footwear
23 February 2018
IT Lineapelle concludes in Milan
TN Tunisia’s leather and footwear industry faces tough times
22 February 2018
IT Assomac launches new green label for shoes
US “Monumental year” for Skechers
21 February 2018
DE Ricosta to use recycled Sympatex in children’s shoe linings
FR Sarenza in major retail group’s sights
BR Alpargatas struggled in 2017
DE Covestro helps Atom Lab solve adhesive challenge
ES Elda to host classes for new footwear degree
20 February 2018
IT Russian visitors flocked to February’s Micam fair
DE BASF joins campaign for responsible use of plastics
19 February 2018
CN Big boost for Arkema’s polymer production
US US athletic footwear sales close in on $20 billion mark
16 February 2018
DE Gulden welcomes Kering decision as Puma passes €4bn milestone
BR JBS Couros focuses on versatility in new collection
15 February 2018
US Under Armour says 2017 result shows “tough decisions” were right
IT Italy’s footwear exports continue their recovery
14 February 2018
US Wolverine pegs environmental testing at $40m
ES La Rioja president visits Micam
CN Chinese textile group confirms acquisition of controlling stake in Bally
IT Counterfeit display sparks interest at Micam
TW Greco adapts to automated footwear manufacturing
13 February 2018
IT Micam takes a stand against counterfeiting
BR C&A Foundation to fund initiatives for better working conditions in Brazil
12 February 2018
BE European Commission backs new skills project
US Jimmy Choo helps Michael Kors to strong quarter
09 February 2018
LK President opens Sri Lanka footwear and leather fair
US Dow plays its part in Under Armour’s new cushioning system
08 February 2018
US Stuart Weitzman owner sets out stall for growth
US Snow Show “will not separate from Outdoor Retailer”
07 February 2018
UA Charity diverts overstocked footwear to refugee camps
GB Daniel Craig shoes raise money for LHTBI
NL Setback for Louboutin in European trademark case
IT Slowdown for Ferragamo
US Deckers “meaningfully exceeds expectations” in third quarter
06 February 2018
ES Gold medal for La Rioja’s footwear research centre
DE Three cities on shortlist for future location of OutDoor exhibition
05 February 2018
SE Polygiene makes breakthrough in footwear industry
DE Exhibitors up, visitors down at ISPO 2018
02 February 2018
IN CLE chairman celebrates fresh government investment
KE Kenya takes footwear seriously in five-year plan
01 February 2018
DE BASF announces price increase
IT Double footwear launch for Huntsman

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