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. ...
Micro-Pak Ltd. received confirmation that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“U.S. EPA”) has issued registrations for both Micro-Pak Enhanced Packaging Stickers and Micro-Pak PE Sheets....
QVC and the Fashion Footwear Association of New York (FFANY), building on a 19 year philanthropic relationship supporting breast cancer research, have announced a $140,000 grant to fund research at The Wistar Institute on a specific and deadly form of breast cancer called triple negative....
Leading family footwear retailer Shoe Carnival unveils the latest spring shoe styles. Shoe Carnival is offering a sale on spring shoes and sandals beginning April 3rd at all store locations. ...