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December 2021

22 December 2021
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IN Chennai fair postponed until May
JP Accelerator programme open for applications at ASICS
VN Closures in Vietnam lead to flat Nike revenues
21 December 2021
GB Umbro and Texon together in ‘world first’
CN Roger Vivier partners Shinsegae in Seoul
20 December 2021
CN Anta invests in new Shangqiu shoe firm
BE Five objectives for addressing footwear skills challenge
17 December 2021
CA Italian know-how aids Canada Goose footwear launch
US Capri works towards full LWG certified sourcing
16 December 2021
US Knitted footwear: Nike goes legal (again)
DE Adidas sets sights on CO2 reduction as ‘moonshot’ becomes reality
15 December 2021
BR Brazil: footwear exports exceed pre-pandemic volumes
GB New version of Texon heel counter has enhanced eco credentials
GB Dr Martens targets 100% 'sustainable' materials
JP Luxury spin for Japanese upcycling
US Designer Brands reports record Q3 profits
14 December 2021
NL Project aims to address polyester waste challenge
CH ‘Surprising number’ of mutual suppliers boosts decarbonisation project
13 December 2021
US Erem joins Plastic Impact Alliance
CN Prize-giving ceremony for Chinese leather artisans
10 December 2021
FR France: too few young consumers recognise leather as a natural material
CN Shincell-Huntsman project produces recyclable TPU foam
09 December 2021
NO Winter running collection is Helly Hansen-Puma joint effort
US Shoe Carnival buys Shoe Station in cash deal
08 December 2021
PK Footwear export boost for Pakistan
DE A running shoe designed for the female foot
MO ISA TanTec vice-president voices vigorous opposition to deforestation
FI Scandinavian Outdoor Group announces new members
US ABG unveils strategy for Reebok
07 December 2021
CN Customs support for Putian footwear firms
ES New ‘weatherproof’ sneakers race past funding target
06 December 2021
BE A warning about Europe’s sustainable product labelling
US Footwear brands join prAna’s no-plastic packaging initiative
03 December 2021
US Most luxury resellers also buy new: McKinsey
CN China’s Peak establishes sports science lab
02 December 2021
IT Santa Croce tie-up for CTC
US Skechers launches Our Planet Matters recycled collection
01 December 2021
ES University team to work with INESCOP on design technology tools
GB Texon joins TransFIRe consortium
JP Dow Jones lists ASICS as sustainability leader for seventh year running
IT September dates confirmed for Simac
NL Dutch companies develop shoelaces from recycled jeans

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