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January 2026

30 January 2026
TR Turkish delegation eyes Brazilian leather
CH New chief finance officer for On
29 January 2026
BR Leather’s flower power on show at Inspiramais
DE Administrators will try to secure a fresh start for Sympatex
28 January 2026
BR Inspiramais, a source of hope
CN Anta becomes Puma’s biggest shareholder
27 January 2026
US Nike announces leadership changes
IN Relief considered for India’s footwear sector
26 January 2026
DE New version of Evolution Pro continues adidas-Humanrace ties
IT Scarpa applies circular leather use in Mojito Re-Shoes Free Content
23 January 2026
FI Salomon Sports names new creative director
CN Covestro opens TPU plant in Zhuhai
22 January 2026
CN Footwear: China exported more than 8 billion in the first 11 months of 2025
DE PFAS elimination project complete, Vaude says
21 January 2026
GB Next acquires Russell & Bromley
DE Industry pioneer Tom Schneider has died
20 January 2026
AU Winning start for new Coco Gauff collection
US Natural Fiber Welding restarts production with new investment
19 January 2026
JP New factory for Onitsuka Tiger
MY Xtep restructures Malaysia operations with Bonia joint venture
16 January 2026
IT Riva Schuh and Gardabags: New sourcing model emerging
US OrthoLite promotes Marty Greenwald to vice president of sales
15 January 2026
US Adidas creates first American football shoe designed for speed
GB Grenson gains golden glow
14 January 2026
US JD Sports launches AI one-click shopping
IT Proprietary lacing system helps Aku win Prowinter award
13 January 2026
ES Creative director to leave Camper
ES First non-family CEO for Pikolinos
12 January 2026
DE Most gym-goers are wearing the wrong footwear, adidas claims
MX Centenary year for CICEG
09 January 2026
DE Puma makes global brand marketing appointment
US RTFKT finds a new owner
08 January 2026
GB Marubeni acquires Gola owner Jacobson Group
BR Strong leather presence at Inspiramais
07 January 2026
IT Italian footwear sector shows signs of stabilisation, says Assocalzaturifici
US US innovation hub in the works for ASICS
06 January 2026
CN Beijing opening for Dior celebrates LVMH’s ties to China
PT APICCAPS sets out plea for conscious consumption
05 January 2026
US Cole Haan updates court sneaker
AR Argentina event at Expo Riva Schuh
02 January 2026
EU EUDR delay confirmed
US First-half sales for Nike up slightly, despite China fall

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