All Shoe Intelligence articles in Volume 19, Issue 23-24 – Page 4
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High ambitions in Bangladesh
The government of Bangladesh has confirmed its commitment to the development of the country's shoe and leather sector, which is the largest source of the country's export revenues after clothing. In opening the first edition of the new Bangladesh Leather Footwear and Leathergoods International Sourcing Show (BLLISS), which took place ...
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Birkenstock cuts ties with Amazon Europe
Birkenstock has severed ties with Amazon Europe, announcing that it was stopping direct deliveries to its European marketplace and related operations as of Jan. 1 because of ongoing concerns about the sale of counterfeit items through its portal. The German shoe manufacturer, which has embarked on a program to reposition ...
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Amazon is facing legal problems in Europe
Birkenstock's action against Amazon in Europe comes will the American online giant is getting other types of legal challenges. The French government has filed a complaint in the Paris Tribunal de Commerce, charging that it is abusing its dominant position with some suppliers. It is seeking a fine of €10 ...
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Amazon is reportedly planning to open physical stores in Germany,...
Amazon is reportedly planning to open physical stores in Germany, but the timeline has not yet been set
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Aldo has released a sneaker which, it hopes, will help...
Aldo has released a sneaker which, it hopes, will help provide access to education for children in some of the world's poorest countries. Available in three different colors, the Mx sneaker features in a “Give Back, Move Forward” humanitarian campaign launched together with Global Citizen, an international advocacy organization. All ...
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New aid scheme for India’s struggling shoe industry
The Indian government has come to the aid of the beleaguered leather and footwear sector with a package of measures worth $404.7 million designed to create 320,00 jobs over the next three years. It provides funds for training and infrastructures and to address environmental concerns relating to the industry, as ...
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A Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the European Union and...
A Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the European Union and the Mercosur bloc of countries (Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay) is unlikely to be concluded before the end of this year, as previously expected. The negotiations have been going on for almost two decades. According to Reuters, the European Commission ...
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EU negotiators agree to end unjustified geo-blocking
European Union negotiators have agreed to put an end to unjustified geo-blocking, meaning that consumers should be allowed to purchase more products and services online from websites in other European countries.The agreement was reached on Nov. 20 by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission, which made it a ...
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With financial backing from Icex, the Spanish export promotion agency,...
With financial backing from Icex, the Spanish export promotion agency, the Spanish shoe industry federation, Fice, is targeting Russia as a new strategic market for its members. It will organize their participation in two major shows in Moscow, Euro Shoes and Obuv' Mir Khozi. Spain is the only country other ...
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After Lust and Seduction, the theme for the next February's...
After Lust and Seduction, the theme for the next February's edition of theMicam in Milan will be Vanity. Inspired by Dante's Divine Comedy, the theme has been captured by a Spanish photographer, Javier Vallhonrat, in behalf of Assocalzaturifici. After Vanity, Dante's journey will continue in September with Envy, the vice ...
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Shoon, the British shoe retailer, went into administration, a form...
Shoon, the British shoe retailer, went into administration, a form of bankruptcy, on Nov. 24. According to Drapers, the company has sold two stores and two concessions to The Shoot Shoe Company and closed five other stores and one concession. The company made a small profit in the year ended ...
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Ralph Rieker has collected yet another award to add to...
Ralph Rieker has collected yet another award to add to his already bulging display cabinet. In November, the 57-year-old president of Ricosta was honored with the business medal from the state of Baden-Württemberg for his outstanding entrepreneurial achievements and his service to the local economy. Presenting the award, the State ...
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Deckers Brands is taking new action against websites and online...
Deckers Brands is taking new action against websites and online marketplace that sell counterfeit Ugg products, seeking to have their domains and accounts seized even if the operators cannot be identified. The suit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, asks for it to order ...
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The Hickies shoe lacing system is acquiring a new dimension...
The Hickies shoe lacing system is acquiring a new dimension with the launch of a new series of elastic straps decorated with Swarovski crystals. Intended to fit and adorn any kind of sneakers, they are being made available worldwide in three base colors. Each set of 14 elastic bands, which ...
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According to reports that could not be confirmed, the owners...
According to reports that could not be confirmed, the owners of the Rockport Group are considering its possible sale with the help of an investment bank, Houlihan Lockey. In the meantime, several managers have left the company including Wouter Hagen, who was running its European sales out of an office ...
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For the first time, the APLF and Fashion Access shows...
For the first time, the APLF and Fashion Access shows in Hong Kong will be held together with Cashmere World next March 14-16
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The Czech Leather and Footwear Association (COKA) has been accepted...
The Czech Leather and Footwear Association (COKA) has been accepted as the 12th member of the European Confederation of the Footwear Industry (CEC) at its general assembly in Brussels, commencing in January. Hungary had become a member last year. With the addition of the Czech Republic, CEC will represent almost ...
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We have already reported in the last issue about the...
We have already reported in the last issue about the launch by W.L. Gore & Associates of a new brand, Gore-Tex Infinium. Marked with a new white diamond logo to distinguish it from the black diamond logo of its waterproof-breathable membranes, it stands for a new series of solutions intended ...
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Cheaney posts 4% sales increase
Joseph Cheaney & Sons saw its sales increase by 4 percent to £10.3 million (€11.6m-$13.8m) in the full financial year to July 31. The growth was primarily driven by retail expansion. Wholesale and e-commerce sales also increased, the brand said. The Ebitda for the year went up by 7 percent ...
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By the end of 2018 Michael Kors will no longer...
By the end of 2018 Michael Kors will no longer use animal fur in its products and those of Jimmy Choo, the luxury shoe brand that it bought in August. Kors reached the decision after its chief executive, John Idol, had a meeting with Dan Matthews of the People for ...
