Researchers from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC) have carried out a biomechanical study of the footwear made by Camper. A group of 54 volunteers took part in the project, trying on six models of men's shoes and six models of ...
With many facing bone-chilling cold and snow in the United States and Canada, Environment Canada says even those accustomed to cold should reassess how to cope. Officials at Environment Canada and Health Canada said there's no rocket ...
Hi-Tec Sports is launching a new storytelling campaign for 2014 that highlights its revolutionary Big-Fit System - a volume adjusting technology - which allows its kids' shoes to grow with its wearers. "The Evergrowing Monster is a fun, ...
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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 ...
Sequential Brands Group announced in conjunction with DVS Footwear International, plans for 2014 that include a new partnership with accessories giant Aquarius, Ltd. DVS bags, backpacks, and accessories will launch in Fall 2014 through a ...
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Columbia Sportswear Company, a leading innovator in active outdoor apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment, announced that its joint venture with Swire Resources Ltd. commenced operation as planned on January 1, 2014. Also, as ...
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Columbia Sportswear Company said its joint venture with Swire Resources Ltd. commenced operation as planned on Jan. 1, 2014. Also, as previously planned and announced, 29-year Swire Resources veteran Samson Wong was appointed president of ...
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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 ...
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As part of the international DETOX campaign, the environmental organisation Greenpeace released the new report “Chemistry For Any Weather – Part II” mid of December 2013. For this purpose, Greenpeace commissioned two ...
Crocs, Inc. announced that Blackstone Group LP is making a $200 million investment that will give the private equity firm a 13 percent stake in the shoe company. Crocs also said late on Sunday that John McCarvel, its CEO, plans to retire in ...
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One year after opening a LEED gold certified distribution center in West Grove, PA, Dansko celebrated the first birthday of its innovative facility. Built by Pennsylvania-based construction company W.S. Cumby, the distribution center works ...
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The Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Group announced a framework for prioritising the phase out of hazardous chemical substances used in the apparel and footwear supply chain, completing another milestone of the Joint Roadmap, ...
Pune just got a brand new fashion destination. Westside, the stylish store from the house of Tatas is all set to launch its fourth store at Magarpatta City, Hadapsar, Pune. Following the success of its existing stores in Pune, the new ...
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The exports of garment and footwear from the Southeast Asian nation of Cambodia has fetched US$ 5.07 billion by November this year, showing a year-on-year increase of 22 percent, the data from the Ministry of Commerce showed, The Phnom Penh ...
Tags: Garment Exports, Apparel
Lectra, the world leader in integrated technology solutions dedicated to industries using soft materials—fabrics, leather, technical textiles and composite materials—recently hosted a 2-day seminar on “Achieving ...