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June 2021

30 June 2021
CN Increased tech and ASEAN focus for Li-Ning
DE BASF rebrands plastic additives business
GB Burberry CEO to leave for Ferragamo
FR French tanners combine to launch online buyers’ platform
US Covid experience inspires protective footwear for nurses
29 June 2021
US Brooks runs with nitrogen-injected midsoles
IN Leather-sector exports from India down by almost 30%
28 June 2021
US ‘Pivotal’ year brings big revenue increase for Nike
IT Micam to return to traditional form
25 June 2021
FR CNC re-elects Frank Boehly as president
KR Ecco opens first Prime store in Seoul
24 June 2021
US New CEO to take over at Wolverine at year end
NL ZDHC publishes second Impact Report
23 June 2021
CN Yantian port delays pose golden quarter risk
CN University and Anta launch research centre and design prize
GB Researchers assess covid risk from handling leather shoes
DK Influencer turns full-time creative consultant at Gia Borghini
US Fresh thinking at Designer Brands
22 June 2021
AU Puma celebrates skate label tie-up
GB Growth for Dr Martens, despite pandemic
21 June 2021
FR ADC in search of new cohort of bright start-ups
CN Bright horizons for Fujian’s exports to Japan
18 June 2021
IT Tannery-produced alternative won’t replace leather, Gucci says
HK Investment tie-up eyes medium-sized Italian brands
17 June 2021
CH Blockchain body appoints general secretary
CN Xtep cash boost for K-Swiss, Palladium growth
16 June 2021
US Former Nike and UA execs launch their own trail-shoe brand
IT Puma translates Ferrari’s vision into footwear
CN Trade deal will bring China big opportunities in shoes and leather
GB De Montfort student wins Cordwainers Footwear Awards
KR Descente on third run of R90 ‘Korean fit’ golf shoes
15 June 2021
US Tapestry increases its use of leather from LWG silver and gold tanneries
US Tagged thread from A&E can help brands combat counterfeiting
14 June 2021
FI Spinnova prepares to hit the big time with adidas backing
IT Lanvin’s FFG acquires Sergio Rossi
11 June 2021
DE New system combines technology from Desma and Stoll
NL Manufacturing idea promises customised shoes from mycelium
10 June 2021
GB Leather UK director: claims around alternative materials are untrue
FR Adidas Originals marks Paris eco push with recycled Stan Smiths
09 June 2021
FR It’s 150 manual operations for each Goodyear-welted shoe at Paraboot
FR New Louboutin designs combat racial injustice
DE Puma partners Rhude’s Rhuigi Villaseñor
US Los Angeles designer wins Smit & Zoon shoe challenge
AU Footwear brand banks on protection with traceable thread
08 June 2021
ID Factories busy again in Indonesia
GB Search for new apprentices under way at Dr Martens
07 June 2021
ES ‘Honey rubber waves’ make their mark in Loewe shoes
DE Imperfections laid bare in new Puma shoe
04 June 2021
NL IRSG to take over running of JD Sports’ Dutch subsidiary
JP New versions of ASICS shoes offer ‘even more bounce’
03 June 2021
GB Ocean action demands ahead of G7 Summit
KR Nelson Sports and The Gear Shop team up
02 June 2021
US New chief people officer for Capri
IT Physical Simac-Tanning Tech holds promise of revival, Assomac says
FR Saint Laurent, Gucci lead Kering’s circular leather goals
KR Treksta treads 100% recycled path with Forest line
CN Guangzhou marks exhibition comeback for Texon
01 June 2021
DE Kering retreats further from Puma
BE TCLF social partners appeal to European Commission

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