A landmark meeting at the Ministry of Textiles marks a forward-looking moment for one of India’s most vital sectors By SHOES & ACCESSORIES Editorial Desk April 8, 2026: India’s non-leather footwear industry is entering an exciting phase of transformation, with a strong push towards a textile-led future. In a recent meeting with the Textile Minister, […]
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 […]
By Amit Chopra GST on footwear is a high-stakes game of hopscotch. Up to ₹2,500 per pair? You pay 5%. Just one rupee over? Boom – 18%. A shoe with an MRP of ₹3,000 clearly lands in the higher slab. But knock it down to ₹2,400 with a discount and suddenly GST drops to 5%. […]
With 8,000 attendees from over 100 countries, the 103rd edition of Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags came to a close. Attendance grew from Poland, the UK, Africa and the USA, while numbers from Germany remained steady. The event, which kicked off the Spring/Summer 2026 season, featured the debut of the renewed Gardabags format – a […]
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 […]
Chupps, a direct-to-consumer footwear brand has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Khairav Duggal as its chief executive officer (CEO). In his new role, Duggal will oversee all aspects of Chupps’ operations, including product development, sourcing, sales, strategic planning, and e-commerce. Commenting on his new role, Khairav Duggal stated, “I look forward to […]
PUMA India has signed cricketers Riyan Parag and Nitish Kumar Reddy to strengthen its connection with Gen Z consumers. Riyan Parag, a 22-year-old right-hand batsman from Guwahati, stands out as the highest run-scorer among uncapped players in a recent cricket league and was part of the victorious Indian Under-19 team at the 2018 Under-19 Cricket […]
THE RIVA DEL GARDA TRADE FAIR CLOSES WITH OVER 9,000 VISITORS, GROWTH FROM LATIN AMERICA AND EUROPE, ESPECIALLY GERMANY AND ITALY There are numerous voices flowing through the aisles that catch our attention at trade fairs. Those mentioned above are just a taste of what went on during the 101st edition of Expo Riva Schuh & […]
Addressing Challenges and Shaping the Future of the Footwear Industry Hong Kong, March 20, 2024 (Wednesday) The Global Footwear Executive Summit, held on the second day of the Asia Pacific Leather Fair (APLF), gathered industry leaders and experts to dissect the challenges and opportunities within the footwear sector. With sessions ranging from production and supply […]
The upcoming Global Footwear Executive Summit, slated for March 20th as part of APLF 2024 in Hong Kong, is poised to delve into groundbreaking advancements in footwear production, materials, and branding strategies. This pivotal event will gather experts and decision-makers spanning various facets of the footwear industry for its fourth edition, offering a forum to […]
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