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ArticleHow Fibbl aims to reduce returns, increase conversion rates with 3D models, AR technology
The Stockholm-based startup Fibbl states that its photorealistic 3D models and augmented reality technology for e-commerce can help footwear brands using its services tackle problems with high returns while also increasing conversion rates. Founded in 2021 by Henrik Arlestig and Johan Bertilsson, two childhood friends with over a decade of ...
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Taft launches a women’s collection
The New York-based men’s footwear brand Taft has launched its first women’s collection called Taft for Her. “Expanding Taft into a women’s collection has always been something on our radar,” said Jordan Hancock, the company’s director of design and development, in a statement. “For years there have been numerous ...
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Kuru Footwer releases its 2024 Foot Pain Trends Report
Kuru Footwear has issued its 2024 Foot Pain Trends Report which examines the latest findings surrounding foot pain in America. The Salt Lake City footwear company carried out a survey of over 3,000 American adults that showed that eight in 10 Americans experience foot pain, with nearly half of those ...
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Keen and Namuk collaborate in kids’ sandals
Oregon-based footwear brand Keen announced its collaboration for the limited edition Seacamp sandal with the Swiss sustainable outdoor apparel brand Namuk. This latest limited-edition collaboration is in line with Keen’s commitment to promoting access to nature and inspiring the next generation of conservationists. One percent of each sale will go ...
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Dr. Martens launches a collection with reclaimed leather
On March 26, Dr. Martens launched the Genix Nappa collection made from reclaimed leather provided by Gen Phoenix. “The collection aims to tackle waste by rescuing leather offcuts that would otherwise be destined for landfill and uses them to create a soft yet durable new material,” the British bootmaker said. ...
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Craft Sportswear uses Vittoria tire technology for running shoes
The Swedish brand Craft Sportswear and the Italian bicycle tire firm Vittoria have teamed up to create the Craft Xplor, a running shoe that utilizes Vittoria gravel cycling technology. The Craft Xplor, inspired by the versatility of gravel bikes, is meant to provide the same hybrid capabilities, feeling like a ...
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Alibaba logistics unit Cainiao drops IPO plans
Alibaba announced that its logistics subsidiary Cainiao Smart Logistics Network Limited has withdrawn its initial public offering and listing application on the Hong Kong stock exchange. The Chinese online retailer plans to offer to minority shareholders of Cainiao, including employees, the possibility to sell all their shares for $0.62 per ...
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Paige launches a collection of men’s footwear
Paige, a Los-Angeles based premium denim brand, has launched its first collection of men’s footwear. The spring collection comprises four sneakers and two boots retailing between $228 and $378 a pair. The shoes are available on the brand’s website and stores. Paige introduced its first collection of women’s shoes in ...
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Noat to launch a collection of dress shoes
Noat will launch a collection of dress shoes with 10 styles in the autumn called Ayelet by Naot. The Israeli footwear company is best known for its sandals. According to Footwear News, the dress shoes will be produced in Italy rather than in Israel, where most of the brand’s shoes ...
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ArticleLululemon says response to footwear collection exceeds expectations
Lululemon said that the response to the launch in February of its new footwear collection, which includes its first models for men, “is exceeding” expectations. The Canadian producer of performance apparel for yoga, running and training entered the footwear market in March 2022 with the launch of its first running ...
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Vince Camuto extends apparel license with BCI
Authentic Brands Group has renwewed Vince Camuto’s apparel licensing agreement with BCI Brands. Through the extension, BCI will continue to serve as the brand’s licensing partner for its core women’s apparel category until the end of 2030, with two consecutive five-year renewal options to follow. “BCI is proud of the ...
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Skechers renews eyewear licensing deal with Marcolin
Skechers has renewed its global eyewear licensing agreement with the Italian company Marcolin. The partnership, under which Marcolin designs, manufactures and distributes worldwide Skechers branded sunglasses and optical eyewear collections, started in 2014 and has been extended until Dec. 31, 2030.
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Kaanas obtains the footwear license for Avec Les Filles
The Colombian footwear company Kaanas Shoes has entered a licensing agreement with Bagatelle International to design and produce shoes under the Avec Les Filles label. Avec Les Filles was founded in 2017 by Joyce Azria. In 2019, the fashion brand was acquired by Bagatelle. The licensing agreement with Kaanas is ...
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Teva celebrates 40th anniversary with ‘Where to Next?’ campaign
Born in the Grand Canyon in 1984 by a resourceful river guide looking for a way to prevent sandals from floating downstream, the US outdoor footwear brand Teva introduced the world to the first sport sandal. To celebrate this major milestone, the brand, a division of Deckers Brands, has introduced ...
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Sioux launches a shoe collection with Maite Kelly
The German shoe manufacturer Sioux has entered a partnership with the German-born Irish pop singer and actress Maite Kelly. Kelly, who has a string of top-charting songs under her belt in Germany, worked with the Sioux creative team to design an exclusive “Maite Metallic” sneaker collection that includes comfortable ...
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ArticleAldo to produce bags under the Hunter brand
Aldo Group has entered into another licensing agreement with Authentic Brands Broup (ABG). Under the deal, the Canadian footwear company will take on the design, production and distribution of bags and small leather goods for men and women in the US and Canada. Hunter’s bag collection will launch for the ...
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ArticleHow a French startup helps to manage unsold stocks
The clearance of unsold stock is a financial and environmental conundrum for manufacturers and retailers and the issue is likely to become more acute in the current poor business environment and amid growing pressure to avoid waste and promote a circular economy. Data by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. ...
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Skechers opens a new distribution center in Japan
Skechers is launching a new high-tech distribution center in Minato City, Tokyo. The facility was built with technology from Hai Robotics, with support from material handling consulting company MHE Solutions. The investment is meant to help Skechers meet the growing demand for its products on the Japanese market. The Hai ...
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Oerlikon to spin off its Polymer Processing Solutions division
The Swiss industrial group Oerlikon plans to spin off its Polymer Processing Solutions business in order to focus on surface solution markets. “Today, we announce our final strategic step to become a pure-play leader in the broad surface solutions markets with attractive organic and inorganic growth opportunities. We will further ...
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ArticleFor Ever to produce compostable soles with Balena’s technology
For Ever, a Portuguese sole brand created in 1973, is joining forces with Balena to produce compostable soles. Balena is a circular economy startup founded in 2020 and located in Tel Aviv. The collaboration, unveiled on Feb. 20 during the Milan-based trade show Lineapelle, will combine For Ever’s mold injection ...
