The global athletic footwear market was valued at $74.7 billion in 2011 and is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 1.8% during 2011-2018, according to Transparency Market Research. Nike, Adidas Group (which includes Reebok), Puma and Asics are positioned as the key players in...
The Footwear Industry Awards seek to recognize those in the footwear industry who display innovation and forward thinking, alongside traditional sales and business acumen....
The coldest March in the U.S. since '96 hurt sales and prompted analysts at Sterne Agee to lower earnings estimates for shoemakers as customers delay spring and summer footwear purchases. ...
FDRA has launched a new section of its website in Chinese for its Factory Members and prospective members in China. The home page can be found at www.fdra.org/factorymember (FDRA为其鞋厂及潜在的中国会员推出了新的中文网页。网址如下)...
Industry experts give pointers on how to make 2013 a great year and potentially create customers for life....
Only document of Its kind exclusively for footwear, the new Guide helps footwear companies understand which specific chemicals are used in production and develop a strategy to effectively manage their use. ...
Regarding the higher-tech running shoes, Buss pointed to Nike's Flyknit, with an upper that can be produced to a precise shape from a single thread. The production process can take place anyplace in the world and reduces labor costs, Buss said....
Only a smattering of companies, mostly in low-tech sectors like garment and shoe manufacturing, are seeking to leave China entirely. Many more companies are building new factories in Southeast Asia to supplement operations in China. China’s fast-growing domestic market, large population and huge industrial base...
The sale of men’s footwear, which increased by 13 per cent in 2012, is fueling the success of the Canadian footwear market. In contrast, the sale of women’s shoes grew by a mere 3 percent, a significant shift compared to 2011 when females spearheaded the...
Level Works Limited, the leading supply chain labor compliance assessment firm, and INFACT Global Partners, the largest social performance improvement consultancy, announced a definitive merger agreement, creating ELEVATE Global Limited. ...