New curriculum from kindergarten to Grade 12 Dubai: In a landmark move aimed at future-proofing education, the UAE has officially approved the introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a mandatory subject in all government schools from kindergarten through Grade 12 beginning next academic year. The announcement came directly from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid […]
Credit : Exporiva schuh & Gardabags ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IS TRANSFORMING THE FOOTWEAR INDUSTRY, OPTIMISING PRODUCTION, LOGISTICS AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE IN A SUSTAINABLE AND PERSONALISED WAY. DURING THE SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT, THE IMPORTANCE OF LEARNING, UNLEARNING AND RE-LEARNING TO REMAIN COMPETITIVE IN A RAPIDLY CHANGING ENVIRONMENT EMERGED. INNOVATIVE START-UPS SUCH AS SANGROVE, IFRETURNS, ACBC AND UP2U SHOW […]
Credit : Exporiva schuh & Gardabags ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IS TRANSFORMING THE FOOTWEAR INDUSTRY, OPTIMISING PRODUCTION, LOGISTICS AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE IN A SUSTAINABLE AND PERSONALISED WAY. DURING THE SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT, THE IMPORTANCE OF LEARNING, UNLEARNING AND RE-LEARNING TO REMAIN COMPETITIVE IN A RAPIDLY CHANGING ENVIRONMENT EMERGED. INNOVATIVE START-UPS SUCH AS SANGROVE, IFRETURNS, ACBC AND UP2U SHOW […]
Re-strategise, re-set, upskill, go compliant, build in agility and resilience—these should be the mantras for the footwear industry as it gears up in the next 89 days for the final dictum from the White House. And yeah, US+1 will work here too. And that could well be here’s looking at you India! By Richa Bansal Long Story, […]
By Amit Chopra | Industry Report As global trade tensions simmer and reciprocal tariffs take center stage, India’s leather sector finds itself at a critical juncture. Industry veteran Puran Dawar, President of the Agra Footwear Manufacturers and Exporters Chamber (AFMEC) and Regional Chairman (North) of CLE, shared his candid perspective on the evolving situation and […]
AstorMueller AG, the Switzerland based renowned European footwear major that manages brands like bugatti, TT.BAGATT and Salamander has announced the formation of its Indian joint venture, nuvora. This strategic restructuring comes as part of AstorMueller’s broader push to make India one of its largest markets. Designed to accelerate market penetration and strengthen brand presence, it […]
By Dipika Chopra, Editor – Shoes & Accessories As Donald Trump gears up to build the Great wall of Tariffs, global trade circles are once again bracing for impact. His latest volley? A potential tariff storm aimed at imports from key nations—including India. For India’s footwear industry, which struts confidently in both leather legacy and […]
Global sportswear giants like Nike and Adidas could face a major setback as the U.S. government considers imposing tariffs on Vietnamese imports, potentially shaking up their supply chains and pricing strategies. Vietnam has become a key manufacturing hub for sports apparel, with Nike producing half of its footwear and over a quarter of its apparel […]
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