05 Oct Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Deal Reached
Trade ministers from the 12 nations negotiating the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) are expected to announce this morning that they have successfully completed the negotiations of...
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17 Sep Testing Issues and Considerations for Smart Shoes by TUV SUD
Footwear has now joined the expanding list of apparel items and fashion accessories that are integrating wearable technologies. Whether used to track important health or...
01 Sep Recognized Responsible Footwear Manufacturer Program
2015 Applications Are Now Being Accepted Through September 4, 2015. Please fill out and submit the nomination form and any supporting documentation, including most recent third...
12 Aug Skechers to Shift to Direct Distribution in Latin America
Skechers USA Inc. is transitioning to a direct distribution model in Latin America from a third-party distributor. Its new wholly-owned subsidiary, Skechers Latin America LLC...
29 Jun Retail Insights: Current Footwear Fashion Trends
Beth Goldstein, Executive Director, Industry Analyst, Accessories & Footwear, has been following the Fashion Footwear and Accessories industries for more than 10 years. Beth advises...
24 Jun Footwear Industry Laces Up for TPP as TPA Clears Final Hurdle
Today with the passage of Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) in the U.S. Senate by a vote of 60 to 38, the final legislative hurdle for...
18 Jun Footwear Industry Praises House Final Passage of Key Trade Bill
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Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed Trade Promotion Authority by a vote of 218 to 208. The Senate will now reconsider the TPA-2015 bill...
12 Jun The Footwear Industry Applauds TPA Passage, Calls for Immediate TAA Renewal
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) by a vote of 219 to 211. The bill will head to the President’s...
14 May Nike Plans U.S. Manufacturing Jobs If Trade Measures Approved
Nike Inc. announced its intention to accelerate investment in advanced footwear manufacturing in the United States, if a Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPA) is passed and finalized....