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Artificial intelligence and the shoe business: the next industry revolution has already begun!

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 […]

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Trump, China & the $50 Billion Shade War

By Amit Chopra Trump Tweets, China Counters, Markets Panic—Welcome to the Casino Formerly Known as the Global Economy When Donald Trump rolled out a 125% tariff on China like a red carpet for chaos, pundits expected soybeans to fly or steel to strike back. But Beijing, ever the strategist, responded with a silent torpedo: offloading […]

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Reciprocal Tariffs Rattle India’s Leather Industry, But Optimism Persists: Puran Dawar Weighs In

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 […]

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AstorMueller Announces its Indian Joint Venture: nuvora

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 […]

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Trump Tariffs and Indian Footwear: A Trade Tango or a Toe-Stubber?

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 […]

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US Tariffs on Vietnam Could Upend Nike and Sportswear Giants

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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National Footwear Components Exhibition Kicks Off April 2nd, Attracting Shoe Industry Leaders

Agra: The Indian Footwear Component Manufacturers Association (IFCOMA), which has been a key player in advancing India’s footwear component sector for over two decades, is set to host the 58th edition of the National Footwear Components Exhibition, ‘Shoe Tech’ and the 9th edition in Agra. The two-day event will take place on April 2nd and 3rd at Hotel Madhu Resorts […]

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UITIC 2025 World Congress to Highlight AI and Sustainability in Footwear Industry

Shanghai, China – The International Union of Shoe Industry Technicians (UITIC) has officially opened the Call for Papers for its 22nd World Congress, scheduled to take place in Shanghai from August 31 to September 3, 2025. Under the theme “Competitiveness and Sustainability in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,” the congress will explore the evolving relationship between […]

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