Family Footwear Center in Bennington, VT was awarded New England Retailer of the Year 2014 by the Boston Shoe Travelers Association (BSTA), a leading industry trade group. Criteria for nomination include outstanding achievements in the ...
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) released its ApparelStats 2013 and ShoeStats 2013 reports, serving as snapshots of the U.S. apparel and footwear industry market trends. ApparelStats and ShoeStats examine the latest ...
Tags: Apparel Statistical Report, AAFA
The Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Group announced a framework for prioritising the phase out of hazardous chemical substances used in the apparel and footwear supply chain, completing another milestone of the Joint Roadmap, ...
Kevin Burke is stepping down as president and CEO of the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), after nearly 13 years at the helm of the industry group. Under his tenure, the industry has had its voice heard on numerous ...
The American Apparel & Footwear Association welcomed the passage of the Innovation Act of 2013 by the U.S. House of Representatives. The Innovation Act would reform patent troll litigation abuse by leveling the playing field for plaintiffs ...
InDIGO, organized by Denim Club India, has been creating history since past two years by being Asia’s One and Only Denim B2B Expo. After the phenomenal success of the first two editions of the event, the denim specific trade ...
TÜV SÜD, a leading global inspection, testing and certification provider, has launched its new testing center in Xiamen. Dr. -Ing. Axel Stepken, Chairman of the Board of Management of TÜV SÜD AG, and Mr. Dirk von Wahl, ...
Tags: TUV SUD, global inspection
Coats plc, the world’s leading industrial thread and consumer textile crafts business, has been named joint winner of the ‘Game changer through innovation’ category at the Sri Lanka Fashion and Apparel Awards 2013 held ...
Tags: Coats Bags, Textile
Apps4Fashion, the marketing and sales app for the fashion industry, has again been nominated for an international award. This time Apps4Fashion has been nominated for "The Most Effective Mobile Marketing Awards" by Mobile Marketing ...
Tags: Mobile Marketing, Apps4Fashion
In the current textile and footwear industry, the difficulty in controlling diverse health or environment-related chemical hazards lies not only in the vast volume of chemicals used in the manufacturing process, but is also due to the ...
Tags: Hazardous Chemical, Supply Chain
In line with the company's growth strategy, ecVision, the leader in supply chain collaboration solutions for retailers and brands, announced the opening of a regional office in Tokyo, Japan to further develop burgeoning relationship with ...
Tags: Global Footprint, ecVision
Research and Markets estimates that the UK sportswear market grew in value by 5.4% in 2012, with sports clothing accounting for approximately 71% of total market value and sports footwear making up the remaining 29%. Participation in ...
Tags: Sportswear Market, Apparel
Avery Dennison Retail Branding and Information Solutions announced the opening of its new global headquarters in Westborough, Massachusetts. A global leader in apparel and footwear industry solutions spanning six continents, Avery Dennison ...
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D3O, the British smart materials specialist, has developed a brand new range of cushioning materials specifically for footwear applications including athletic, industrial and military markets launching in July 2013. D3O is a ground ...
Tags: Footwear Cushioning Materials, Textile, smart materials
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) today welcomed the introduction of the U.S. Job Creation and Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2013 (H.R. 2708), legislation that would reinstate recently expired tariff suspensions on ...
Tags: US Workers, Trade Legislation