12–14 March 2026 | Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre by S&A If the global leather industry had a calendar with red-circled dates, APLF Leather would sit right at the top – bold, underlined and impossible to ignore. Returning from 12 to 14 March 2026, this three-day international fair once again positions itself as the definitive […]
DIVERSIFYING WHILE STAYING TRUE TO CORE VALUES Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags confirm their role as strategic global hubs, focusing on market and product diversification in response to the new balances of Affinity Globalisation. The trade fairs are evolving towards an integrated platform model for the global volume fashion industry. Over just four days, during […]
New Delhi, January 3, 2026 – Asian Footwears today rolled out a preview of 2,500 new Summer 2026 designs amid rising athleisure demand to over 500 distributors, large-format retailers and e-commerce partners at Hotel Crowne Plaza, Rohini. The two-day event (January 3-4) covers open footwear, athleisure, school and comfort categories, reflecting global moves toward lighter, […]
Unnao: Momentum built steadily across both days at the 15th edition of Kanpur Shoetech, culminating in a buyer-packed finale that pushed estimated business transactions beyond ₹550 crore. Organised by the Indian Footwear Components Manufacturers Association (IFCOMA), the exhibition reaffirmed the Kanpur–Unnao belt’s standing as a critical node in India’s leather and footwear value chain. From early walkthroughs to last-hour […]
Every organisation evolves to more effectively adapt to its environment, overcome challenges and strengthen its position. This same principle guides Riva del Garda Fierecongressi, which from 10 to 13 January 2026 will once again host Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags. The upcoming edition – which, as customary, opens the Autumn/Winter 2026–27 season – builds on […]
Sportswear giant Puma has tapped Ramprasad Sridharan as its new managing director for India, effective December. He will report to Puma’s chief commercial officer, Matthias Bäumer. Sridharan brings over 25 years of brand-building experience across the Asia-Pacific region, with a career spanning leadership roles at United Colors of Benetton India, Reebok India and Clarks. Known […]
According to industry sources, a high-level committee, constituted by the Cabinet Secretariat, has recommended that several QCOs be either fully revoked or deferred by one to two years. The government is preparing to dial back several Quality Control Orders (QCOs) impacting India’s footwear industry, a shift aimed at speeding up domestic production and supporting export […]
At the Biswa Bangla Exhibition Centre in Kolkata, the leather industry showcased its finest craftsmanship and innovation, proving that India’s eastern powerhouse is poised to take the global stage. Report By Dipika Chopra Kolkata, October 30, 2025. The AILPA (All India Leather Products and Allied) Sourcing Fair 2025 organised by Indian Leather Products Association(ILPA)concluded this […]
Tokyo-based apparel giant Fast Retailing Co., the parent company of Uniqlo, reported a stellar performance for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025, underscoring the brand’s growing global dominance. The group’s revenue climbed 9.6% year-on-year to 3.40 trillion yen (€19.2 billion), while business profit surged 13.6% to 551.1 billion yen (€3.1 billion). Net profit attributable to shareholders rose 16.4% to 433 billion yen (€2.4 billion), signaling continued […]
CII Sectoral Conference on Indian Footwear Industry By Shoes & Accessories Bureau Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) staged the 2nd Edition of the Manufacturing Conclave in New Delhi on September 2, 2025. The mood was unmistakable, India’s manufacturing engine is revving and footwear is no longer the sidekick – it’s center stage. Held at The […]
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