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March 2018

29 March 2018
CN Chinese footwear industry generates more than $120 billion in 2017
US Nike reports quarterly loss but is optimistic about North America
28 March 2018
BR Brazilian brands have a chance in France
US JD Sports to acquire The Finish Line
TW Yue Yuen to invest in automation to grow profitability
US Reebok upgrades shoe with Liquid Factory process
MX CICEG president takes reins of national footwear industry body
27 March 2018
DE Puma eyes return to basketball market
HK GLCC to take the fight to producers of bio-fabricated materials
26 March 2018
NZ Kathmandu buys outdoor footwear brand Oboz
US New Poron product from Rogers
23 March 2018
VN FESI says free-trade agreement can trigger improvements in Vietnam
US Caleres celebrates “outstanding year”
22 March 2018
RU More Italian footwear brands make Moscow trip
DE ‘Accepted’ Gallery SHOES sees visitor numbers grow
21 March 2018
GB SATRA revises four test methods
DE Covestro achieves stock market milestone
US Tencel makes an impact on Allbirds footwear collection
IT Ferragamo chairman rejects talk of sale
DE Adidas hits target for sales of shoes made from ocean plastic
20 March 2018
IT Venice is the venue for the 2018 Business of Luxury Summit
US Nike launches circular innovation challenge
19 March 2018
RU Growth for Russian footwear group
US VF adds another footwear brand to its portfolio
16 March 2018
ES New Asics innovation centre to support start-ups
CN Stella International is making cheaper shoes
15 March 2018
CO Success in Colombia for Brazilian Footwear’s ‘Showroom’ concept
US AAFA elects new leadership team
14 March 2018
IT Vibram FiveFingers launches “amphibious shoe”
DE A lack of skilled workers is hurting the German footwear industry
CN PrimeAsia China celebrates its twentieth birthday
EC Time for Ecuador to have fashion footwear, Cantu says
IN Haryana extends deadline for new leather cluster
13 March 2018
DE Gallery SHOES takes place for second time in Düsseldorf
US DowDuPont announces CEO of new spin-off material science company
12 March 2018
MO ISA TanTec secures Oeko-Tex accreditation for leather labels business
US Saucony marks 120 years of making shoes
09 March 2018
MX Chile to be guest of honour at Sapica exhibition
IT Tod’s appoints new creative director for Roger Vivier brand
08 March 2018
US VF names first chief digital officer
ES Exhibitor numbers down at Momad Shoes
07 March 2018
CA Bata Shoe Museum announces death of founder, Sonja Bata
GB Pentland opens up search for new charity partners
GB The latest issue of World Footwear is now available
IT Fashion designer turns to Santoni to create shoe
ES Signs of a better year for Spanish footwear industry
06 March 2018
BE CEC says chrome VI complaint is unfair
MX CICEG president to serve another term
05 March 2018
GB Clarks loses former figurehead
US Foot Locker’s income took a big hit in 2017
02 March 2018
US ISA TanTec announces acquisition of Auburn Leather
IT Tod’s takes steps to adapt to fast fashion
01 March 2018
US Pensole launches 2018 World Sneaker Championship
IT Ferragamo CEO to leave after only 18 months in the job

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