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JR One Footwear to expand production in Indian state of Tamil Nadu
JR One Footwear, a joint venture company between Phoenix Kothari Footwear and ShoeTown Group, plans to expand its presence in India’s southern state of Tamil Nadu by setting up two more manufacturing facilities and leather component clusters, according to the Indian newspaper The Economic Times. The company is already investing ...
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ArticleEmerging designer: Socque rocks the classics
The Covid-19 pandemic that broke out towards the end of the first quarter of 2020 in Europe, and the subsequent related lockdowns, prompted many to make major life changes. Laure Chareton’s and Camille Cour’s response consisted of launching a high-end women’s footwear brand. After a decade of helping others run ...
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ArticleYulex launches a new high performance natural rubber
The US company Yulex launched Yulex2.0, a new high performance natural rubber material proposed as an alternative to neoprene. The product has applications across a range of products including footwear as well as wetsuits, sportswear, sports equipment, sports medicine and accessories. Jeff Martin, the founder of Julex said “we saw ...
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Sara Blakely launches the footwear brand Sneex
Sara Blakely, the founder of the underwear brand Spanx, launched on Aug. 20 the footwear brand Sneex, which focuses on comfortable high-heel shoes. Sneex shoes are manufactured in Spain and retail from $395 to $595. They are available on Sneex.com in three styles (single strap, double strap and wide strap) ...
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ArticleSecond hand reselling enjoys booming popularity in Russia
The Russian fashion market has witnessed a staggering 30 percent surge in the sale of secondhand goods in 2023, a trend that is rapidly gaining momentum, as estimated by the Moscow-based think tank, Fashion Consulting Group. Last year, the segment was valued at 200 billion rubles (€2bn), which was equivalent ...
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Skechers launches its John Deere collection
On Aug. 1, Skechers launched its footwear collection created in partnership with John Deere, an American producer of agricultural and forestry machinery as well as heavy and lawn care equipment. The partnership was announced in May. Skechers said that the first capsule consists of various styles for men, including all-terrain ...
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Celanese introduces a new biobased foam polymer for athletic footwear
Celanese has presented a new biobased foam polymer called HytrelTPC RS40F2, which, when foamed, is “ideal” for athletic footwear applications. According to the US specialty materials and chemical company, the “pristine white foamed biobased Hytrel TPC RS40F2 is well-suited to the midsole components of athletic footwear as it delivers lightweighting ...
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Berkemann launches the premium brand Heinrich Berkemann
To celebrate its 140th anniversary, Berkemann Group launched the new premium brand “Heinrich Berkemann” in the wooden shoes segment. The new collection of the German comfort shoes company will be available in the spring of 2025 and will combine traditional craftsmanship with modern design, using sustainable materials. The ...
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ArticleTamaris launches the brand NEWD.
Tamaris, a brand of the German footwear manufacturer and distributor Wortmann Group, said that its premium collection NEWD.Tamaris is evolving into the NEWD. brand. NEWD. will now manage its communication strategy and target new customer segments in the €100-140 price range, adopting an independent approach with a focus on ...
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Mec Europa expects a surge in sales thanks to €2m investment
Mec Europa Due, an Italian producer of premium and luxury shoes, has invested €2 million to bring inhouse manufacturing tasks and bolster capacity by increasing the number of assembly lines to seven from five. The company, based near the northern Italian town of Brescia, now has a production capacity of ...
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Aerosoles expands into the home sector with a license deal
American Exchange Group signed a licensing agreement with CHD Crest Home and its sister company Dream Home to expand the Aerosoles brand into the home sector. The agreement with CHD Crest Home will introduce Aerosoles-branded comforters, duvet covers, sheets, bed and decorative pillows, while Dream Home will offer Aerosoles pet ...
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Keen launches its first lifestyle shoe
Keen has launched the KS86, the brand’s first lifestyle sneaker. The shoe is a recreation of the archived Keen A86 trail runner, which debuted in 2010 and has now been reinterpreted by the brand for everyday life in and around the city. The reimagined and PFAS-free KS86, designed to be ...
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Tamaris wins twice at the German Brand Award
Tamaris, a brand of the German footwear manufacturer and distributor Wortmann Group, has won in two categories at the German Brand Award, which were presented in Berlin. The Detmold-based company won the Gold prize in the category “Excellent Brands - Fashion,” the highest award for excellence in brand management, ...
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ArticleC-Suite interview: SJ hires a designer to build up its brand identity and starts rolling out its retail concept
SJ, the brand launched simultaneously in Europe and Asia by the Belgian footwear group Cortina in January, has hired an external consultant, Germain Thomine, to help develop its product range and fine tune its image. Meanwhile, SJ is honing its retailing skills in Asia thanks to the opening of points ...
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OrthoLife expands its European hub
The US-based insole specialist OrthoLite announced the expansion of its European hub, OrthoLite Europa (OEU), focusing on its facility in Almansa, Spain. “Our commitment to invest in our global manufacturing footprint brings agility and reliability for OrthoLite’s brand partners and our T1 factory partners,” said Richard Bevan, Vice President of ...
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ArticleHeinrich Dinkelacker starts production in Tuscany
Heinrich Dinkelacker, the traditional brand of high-end men’s shoes, continues to expand production in Western Europe. After “four years and many rounds of sampling across the European continent”, the company has found a partner in Tuscany, near the fashion and leather goods hub of Florence, to manufacture its Buda ...
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Micam releases its Trend Guide for spring/summer 2025
Micam, the international footwear fair whose next edition will be held from Sept. 15 to 17 at the Fieramilano Rho exhibition center at the outskirts of Milan, presented its new Trend Guide dedicated to next year’s spring/summer season. The guide, developed in collaboration with Livetrend, offers an overview of the ...
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ArticleHenkelman Footwear details its plans for Bullboxer
The Dutch footwear group Theo Henkelman Footwear has unveiled more details about its plans for Bullboxer’s future, with a revamped design team focusing on a ‘new comfort concept,’ new retail partnerships and an adjusted pricing. Henkelman said that the brand’s design team has been expanded to include former Bullboxer ...
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Hooijer to distribute Keen in Germany
Hooijer Footwear Group continues to expand by taking over the distribution of the Oregon-based footwear brand Keen in Germany, starting from the spring/summer 2025 season. The deal includes the distribution of Keen footwear in the sports, outdoor, lifestyle and kids’ segments. The Dutch distribution and wholesale company is already ...
