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China to impose extra fees on US ships from Oct. 14
China will impose additional fees on US vessels using its ports from Oct. 14 in retaliation to a similar measure by the US, according to the Transport Ministry. The extra fees will apply to ships owned and operated by American companies, as well as vessels built in the US. The ...
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Marc Fisher LTD celebrates it tenth anniversary
The American footwear brand Marc Fisher LTD is celebrating its 10th anniversary. “Looking back, it’s almost unbelievable what we have built with a small, dedicated team and a tightly focused marketing budget,” said the founder Marc Fisher. “We relied on the product—its quality, style, and functionality—to speak for itself. ...
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Famous Footwear Australia closes down
The Australian retailer Famous Footwear announced that it is closing down after 25 years of activity. The company’s online store will stop operating at the end of the year, while its 17 stores located in the states of New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria are scheduled to close early 2026. ...
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Salehe Bembury launches Spunge
After working with the likes of Cole Haan, Veezy, Versace, New Balance and Crocs, the designer Salehe Bembury has launched his sneaker brand Spunge in partnership with Violet St. He will be acting as founder, designer and co-owner of the new business. “It’s always an honor to work with brands, ...
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Lowa appoints a new head for its US business
Lowa announced the departure of Peter Sachs, General Manager of Lowa USA, after nearly three decades at the helm. Sachs, who established Lowa’s US subsidiary in 1996, played a pivotal role in positioning the brand as a premium name in the American outdoor footwear market. Sachs will be succeeded by ...
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Designer Brands’ CFO steps down
Designer Brands announced that Jared Poff has decided to resign as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer to pursue a new professional opportunity, effective Oct. 31. Mark Haley, the company’s Senior Vice President, Controller and Principal Accounting Officer, has been named Interim Principal Financial Officer, ...
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Worldly acquires GoBlu to unify environmental and chemical data management
Worldly, a sustainability intelligence platform, has acquired GoBlu, the company behind The BHive, a widely used digital solution for chemical inventory management, traceability, and compliance in apparel and textile supply chains. The acquisition marks a major step toward building the first unified system that connects verified environmental performance data ...
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Ochsner Shoes launches the women’s footwear brand Studio Amo
The Swiss shoe retailer Ochsner Shoes has expanded its private label portfolio with the launch of Studio Amo, a new brand dedicated to women’s shoes. The collection is manufactured in Portugal. The brand name, derived from the universal language Esperanto, translates to “place of love.” Studio Amo is available in ...
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Adidas enters the safety footwear market with GLO Brands
Adidas and GLO Brands announced a long-term partnership in the safety footwear market and the launch of adidas pro work, a line of products designed for construction, maintenance and logistics. The first models are expected to debut in the second quarter of 2026 through select distribution partners and channels. The ...
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US reportedly calling on EU to water down green regulations
The US is calling on the European Union to water down parts of its green legislation just months after agreeing a tariff pact with the bloc to avoid an all-out trade war, the Financial Times reported. Washington has asked Brussels to scrap requirements for non-EU companies to provide “climate ...
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Aeffe and Pollini apply for negotiated settlement procedure to overcome financial crisis
Aeffe said that its board has applied for a negotiated settlement for the financial crisis affecting the Italian luxury goods company and its footwear unit Pollini. The group also requested the appointment of an independent expert and ”the application of protective measures” for the two businesses. Aeffe pointed out that ...
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FENC develops recycled midsole technology
Far Eastern New Century Corporation (FENC), the Taiwan-based global polyester producer, announced that it has achieved a breakthrough in sustainable footwear materials by creating the first commercially available midsoles made from discarded PET bottles. The new recycled thermoplastic polyester elastomer (rTPEE) has already been supplied to French outdoor brand Salomon ...
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Allbirds launches waterproof wool sneakers
Allbirds launched three wool sneaker styles that it claims are fully waterproof. “We wanted to redefine what waterproof shoes could be, with an Allbirds twist. While most waterproof shoes lean utilitarian and technical, we believe that by looking to natural materials like wool, we can bring something new and exciting ...
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Shein to open physical stores in France
Shein, the fast-fashion e-tailer founded in Nanjing, China, and now headquartered in Singapore, will be opening physical stores as of November, starting in France. To this end, according to the BBC, it has secured a deal with Société des Grands Magasins (SGM), a French family-owned company founded in 2018 that ...
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OrthoLite enters partnership with Bureau Veritas
OrthoLite, US provider of comfort and performance foam technologies for footwear being bought by Coats, entered a multi-year partnership with Bureau Veritas Hong Kong Ltd., an inspection, certification and auditing services company. “This collaboration highlights OrthoLite’s commitment to establishing standardized testing practices across all global operations, ensuring consistency while staying ...
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LVMH joins Global Fashion Agenda
LVMH has joined the Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) as a Strategic Partner. The partnership was announced during Climate Week NYC, an annual charity event that promotes climate action, hosted in New York City from Sept. 21 to 28. Through this partnership, LVMH will collaborate with other industry stakeholders to scale ...
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New Balance and Sézane in sneaker collaboration
The French fashion brand Sézane and New Balance will collaborate for the first time on a limited-edition sneaker. Inspired by the 471 model, these shoes are made with materials and colors designed for autumn days. The exclusive launch will be available in early October on Sézane.com, on the app ...
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Converse has a new VP of global footwear and design
Chavon Webster is the new Vice President of Global Footwear and Design at Converse. Most recently, she served as Senior Director, Women Sport and Training Footwear, at parent company Nike. Webster joined Nike in February 2022 as Director of Kids’ Lifestyle Footwear. Before Nike, she spent nearly eight years ...
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Bär opens a new store in Passau
The German shoe manufacturer Bär Schuhe has expanded its retail network with the opening of a new store in Passau, in the Bavaria region of Germany. Located at Ludwigsplatz 1a, in the heart of Passau’s historic city center, the new shop marks Bär’s 22nd location nationwide. Covering approximately ...
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Vietnamese exports to the US may drop by one-fifth
The 20 percent import tariff imposed on Aug. 7 by the US on Vietnamese goods could reduce the country’s exports to America by nearly one-fifth, making it the worst-hit country in Southeast Asia, according to estimates by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Vietnam’s exports to the US could fall ...
