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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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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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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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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 ...
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New Zealander shoemaker up for sale
McKinlay’s Footwear, a New Zealand-based shoemaker established in 1879, is up for sale, according to an advertisement in ABC Business Sales. “A rare opportunity to acquire New Zealand’s last general-purpose footwear factory. Now in its 5th generation of family ownership, McKinlays has been handcrafting durable, resoleable leather shoes for over ...
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Cirql launches recyclable rTPU50 midsole material
The Vietnam-based materials company Cirql introduced rTPU50, a new fully recyclable midsole solution made with 50 percent GRS-certified post-industrial recycled TPU. The new material expands Cirql’s sustainable midsole lineup and is designed to help footwear brands meet tightening environmental regulations and circularity goals. Manufactured through a patented, chemical-free supercritical foaming ...
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India applies 5% sales tax on goods priced below 2,500 rupee
On Sept. 22, 2025, India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) was reduced to 5 percent from 12 percent for products priced below 2,500 rupees (€24), a move which is expected to lift demand for cheaper goods. Meanwhile, the GST for goods priced above 2,500 rupees was increased to 18 percent ...
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London Sneaker School launches a footwear design platform
London Sneaker School, the educational institution that offers specialized shoemaking courses and customization course workshops in the heart of London, has launched a platform to help creators bring their ideas to life. The new Kickback platform enables anyone who can design a sneaker to launch it and sell it, turning ...
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OrthoLite opens a foaming plant in India
OrthoLite inaugurated the OrthoLite Foaming Plant in India. The US provider of comfort and performance foam technologies for footwear said that the facility “marks a significant step forward in OrthoLite’s strategy to localize the entire product creation process from end to end while strengthening our service and production capabilities to ...
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DSW enters delivery partnership with Uber Eats
Designer Brands, the parent company of the US footwear retailer Designer Shoe Warehouse (DSW), has entered into a partnership with Uber Technologies that brings DSW’s selection of footwear and accessories to the Uber Eats platform. Under the deal, nearly 500 DSW stores are now available on Uber Eats across the ...
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Bio-based sole project targets footwear emissions
Amsterdam-based sustainability platform Fashion for Good launched “The Next Stride,” a 12-month initiative focused on reducing the environmental footprint of the global footwear industry by replacing fossil fuel-based sole materials with bio-based alternatives. Developed in partnership with Adidas, Target and Zalando, the project brings together innovators such as Algenesis Labs, ...
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The German shoe store Schuhhaus Hammes closes after 129 years
Schuhhaus Hammes, a traditional shoe store and longtime fixture in the retail scene of the German town of Trier, will close its doors on Sept. 30, after 129 years in business. Founded in 1896 by Paul Hammes, the family-run store has operated across multiple locations throughout its history, most ...
