The 14th edition of ‘Shoetech Kanpur 2024,’ organized by the Indian Footwear Component Manufacturers Association (IFCOMA), opened to an enthusiastic response yesterday at the Multipurpose Hall of the KLC Complex on the Kanpur-Lucknow Highway, Banthar, Unnao. The two-day exhibition, which runs from October 16 to 17, attracted significant attention from both exhibitors and visitors, with […]
RIVA DEL GARDA’S EVENT IS CALLED TO REPRESENT THE EUROPEAN MARKET AT THE FORUM ORGANISED BY CLIA Never before had a European trade fair participated in the CLIA Leather Goods Industry Forum and been invited to discuss the perspectives and opportunities of the European market. As China‘s commercial influence continues to expand globally, the decision to focus […]
HEYDUDE, a Massachusetts-based footwear brand acquired by Crocs, Inc. in 2022, has announced its entry into the Indian market through a collaboration with Metro Brands Limited. Famous for its comfortable footwear for men, women, and children, HEYDUDE will debut in 25 retail stores across India. Its popular designs, such as the Wally and Wendy, are […]
Penned by Sanjeevni Lal Ever wondered why some brands go from Hero to Zero? I talked about how we, as consumers, sometimes fall for the allure of cheap products, only to end up spending more in the long run. But guess what?Even those big, shiny corporate giants fall for this trap too. Yes really, they’re not immune […]
Synonymous with excellence in craftsmanship and design, Montblanc has been pushing the boundaries of innovation ever since the Maison first revolutionized the culture of writing in Ingenuity and imagination continue to be driving forces for the Maison today as it advances its expression of fine craftsmanship across product categories: writing instruments, watches, leather goods, new […]
No Ordinary Designer Label Limited (NODL), the company managing Ted Baker’s UK stores, went into administration in March. Following this, 15 stores were closed, and 245 positions at the store and head office were made redundant. Administrators from Teneo have now announced plans to shut all remaining UK stores within the next three weeks. Employees […]
By Amit Chopra In 2023, global footwear production decreased by 6% to 22.4 billion pairs, marking the lowest point in a decade, excluding the pandemic years of 2020 and 2021. The industry remains heavily concentrated in Asia, where nearly 9 out of every 10 pairs of shoes are manufactured, accounting for 87.1% of global production. China […]
Metro Brands Ltd. (MBL), will unveil India’s first Foot Locker store this October. The store, located in an upscale Delhi mall, will follow Foot Locker’s ‘Store of the Future’ concept, featuring a bold storefront, unique in-store atmosphere, expanded selection of footwear and accessories, a focus on sustainability, dynamic digital features, and other technological innovations. This […]
By Arvind Bajaj, footwear enthusiast and connoisseur Identifying a low-quality shoe can be challenging, as many brands attempt to pass off inferior products as high-quality items. The key is to know what to look for. It becomes especially difficult with persuasive salespeople or the high-quality images used in online shopping that make the shoes appear better […]
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