11–14 JANUARY 2025 – THE RIVA DEL GARDA EXHIBITION KICKS OFF THE AUTUMN-WINTER 2025/26 SEASON 20th Dec, 2024: Over 1,000 exhibitors, including companies and brands, 8,358 retail outlets represented by visiting buyers invited by the fair, and more than 100 participating countries. Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags reaffirms its status as the perfect antidote to […]
December 16, 2024: In a significant boost to Tamil Nadu’s industrial ecosystem, Taiwan’s Hong Fu Industrial Group, the world’s second-largest manufacturer of non-leather athletic footwear, officially marked its entry into India by laying the foundation stone for a ₹1,500-crore ( USD180 million approx.) footwear manufacturing facility at the SIPCOT Industrial Park in Panapakkam, Ranipet district. The […]
By Arvind Bajaj The debate between leather soles and rubber soles has been around for years, especially when looking at comfort, durability, and style. Let’s break down the key differences, clear up some common myths, and highlight the pros and cons of each to help you decide. Comfort Leather Soles: ProsLeather soles may seem stiff […]
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 […]
BUILT TO PROVIDE THE MOST ENERGY RETURN YET Herzogenaurach, 11th July, 2024 – Today, adidas unveils the Ultraboost 5. Redesigned from the ground up, it gives runners the highest energy return yet* thanks to a new midsole construction that offers 9mm more Boost. The shoe is built for those looking to get more out of their run, […]
Ahmedabad: “Canvas, but not as you know it.” With this promise, Ludic, the footwear-first lifestyle brand, launches an exclusively designed, manufactured, all-home-grown, enhanced canvas sneakers collection. These sneakers are designed to fit the style and comfort needs of men and women – with shades that will complement every outfit, a style that will add to yours, and comfort […]
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