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September 2019

30 September 2019
FR Veja steps into running market with “post-petroleum” shoe
ID Indonesia aims to boost its manufacturing sector
27 September 2019
ES Shoe company in Spain goes into administration
US Convertible footwear brand releases more patent leather heels
26 September 2019
US Investments lead to 10% rise in Q1 for Nike
BR July production boost for Brazilian footwear
25 September 2019
GB Carreducker to pass on pattern-making knowhow
US Stratasys takes EU contract with new 3D printer
CN Covestro reveals latest material in concept sports shoes
DE Head of footwear leaves Freudenberg for Texon
US Leather and Hide Council of America emerges from merger
24 September 2019
US Performance increase at ASICS run with Glideride
IN Recognition of prior learning helping India’s leather workforce
23 September 2019
FR New funding for smart footwear technology platform
US USHSLA launches global campaign to celebrate leather
20 September 2019
US $1m pledged to imagination.org on inaugural Vans Checkerboard Day
IT Decade of ‘slow erosion’ takes its toll on Italy’s domestic shoe sector
19 September 2019
GB Desire for international growth drives executive team changes at Pentland
IT Anniversary edition of Micam concludes in Milan
18 September 2019
ZA Boot sales will generate conservation donations
CN Chinese companies receive new guidelines about using the term ‘leather’
ET Minister revives new leather cluster plan in Ethiopia
CN ISA TanTec celebrates ‘topping out’ and unveils Asia plans
US New global brand president for Merrell
17 September 2019
CN Stuart Weitzman owner eyes China growth with Alibaba partnership
DE Few production slots remain for Sympatex’s novel shoe technology
16 September 2019
US Hi-Tec expands reach with multiple distribution deals
ET Minister revives new leather cluster plan in Ethiopia
13 September 2019
FR Winter sneakers for urban commuters in new Salomon collection
IT Ferragamo: latest standard is an important milestone
12 September 2019
BE October deadline for applications for €60,000 SME funding
BR Record number of Brazilian brands to attend Micam
11 September 2019
GB Global growth drives lasting changes for Crockett & Jones
IT Garmont chooses coconut husk and cork for trade show debut
CA Delight at Designer Brands over Canadian success
MX How Mexican footwear can grow export revenues
IT Partnership yields soling development for equine sports boots
10 September 2019
DE Funding on offer to help start-ups attend ISPO
US Timberland launches largest marketing campaign
09 September 2019
US Timberland announces bold goal to plant 50 million trees
BR Campaign group’s report highlights “deforestation risk” for leather supply chain
06 September 2019
DE Spanish brands well represented at Gallery Shoes
US Victor Luis departs from Tapestry
05 September 2019
DE Sports shoe sales buoy German market
SG Huntsman adds to footwear offerings
04 September 2019
VN Trade dispute could create problems as well as opportunities for Vietnam
BR Brazilian companies unite for biodegradable trainer
US Nike designs voice-activated Huaraches
CN Circular economy focus for Dietrich Tegtmeyer talk in Shanghai
BD High-performing export performers honoured in Bangladesh
03 September 2019
CN September comments show no end of trade dispute in sight
BR Amazon fire concerns hurt Brazilian leather
02 September 2019
US First North American flagship store for Puma
TR Nine West opportunity for Turkish footwear firm

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