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, […]
Noida, 27 January 2026: Precision timing, polished intent and a shared appetite for scale defined the minute to minute engagement between the Indian footwear ecosystem and a visiting Vietnam delegation at the Footwear Design and Development Institute. Hosted at Footwear Design & Development Institute in association with IFCOMA, the meeting demonstrated how industry diplomacy works best when it […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Journey from School Shoes to Premium Footwear Mastery For over 25 years, HITZ has been a symbol of luxury, style, and affordability in the men’s fashion footwear market. From humble beginnings in 1998, the brand has evolved into a leader in premium fashion footwear. What started as a modest vision to make quality school […]
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