Zoom Shoes kicked off its Autumn-Winter 2025 journey in style at its Annual Brand Summit in the scenic hills of Panchkula, uniting India’s top retailers, distributors and partners for a day of networking, insights and first looks at its latest collection. The new line reaffirmed Zoom’s belief that comfort drives sales. From padded slip-ons and […]
Kolkata, August 2025 – Bata India is powering ahead in its transformation journey with a ₹300 million upgrade to its historic Batanagar factory, aiming to boost manufacturing excellence and global competitiveness. The investment includes the installation of cutting-edge PUDIP (Polyurethane Direct Injection Process) and IM EVA machines for producing Floatz and Bata Industrial footwear. These advanced […]
Metro Brands Ltd. has expanded Foot Locker’s presence in India with a new store at Platinum Avenue, Linking Road, Khar West, Mumbai. This marks the latest step in Foot Locker’s India journey, which began with its omnichannel debut in October 2024. Metro Brands operates the physical stores, while Nykaa Fashion manages e-commerce through dedicated platforms […]
Campaign with Exclusive Styles Urban, confident, unmistakable FILA: DEICHMANN’s new Fall/Winter campaign captures the effortless combination of lifestyle and athleisure of the iconic Italian heritage brand. At the center of the campaign: model and content creator Nicola Cavanis. The 26-year-old social media star already inspires over two million followers on Instagram. With her authentic charisma […]
Simon Wilson Steps Down as Deichmann UK MDSimon Wilson, Managing Director of Deichmann UK, has exited the footwear giant as of 31 July. Wilson, who began his Deichmann journey in 2012 as international sales director in Germany, later moved to the UK in 2014 to lead buying and marketing. In 2023, he took over as […]
President Trump’s latest executive order slaps new customs tariffs on all products entering the U.S. from August 7 onwards. While most countries face an additional 10–30% on top of existing duties, the European Union seems to have tiptoed through with relatively minor damage. Under the order, EU exports will not see cumulative tariffs. Instead, products that already […]
Italy’s antitrust authority has slapped Giorgio Armani and one of its subsidiaries with a €3.5 million fine for unfair commercial practices. The regulator found that the fashion house made public statements highlighting its ethical and social responsibility claims that were inconsistent with the actual conditions observed at its suppliers and subcontractors. According to the watchdog, […]
Even in fashion-forward Milan, Birkenstock’s beloved cork-and-latex sandals aren’t getting a free pass as “art.” The Milan Court of Appeal has ruled decisively against the German footwear giant, rejecting its attempt to register the sole design of its sandals as a trademark—aligning with earlier verdicts from courts in Paris and Germany. The ruling concludes that […]
South Korea’s Hwaseung Enterprises is set to invest ₹1,720 crore to establish its first Indian manufacturing unit in Gangaikondan, Tirunelveli district. The large-scale facility, focused on non-leather footwear, is expected to generate around 20,000 direct jobs, marking one of Tamil Nadu’s biggest employment-creating footwear projects. The MoU will be formalized during the inaugural TN Rising […]
APICCAPS has released the 15th edition of the World Footwear Yearbook, offering in-depth analysis of global footwear trends. Global Footwear Production Recovers In 2024, global footwear production rebounded, increasing by 6.9% and regaining the 1.5 billion pairs lost in 2023. Footwear exports also improved in volume, rising by 4.6% compared to the previous year. However, the total export value remained nearly […]
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