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1. Shoe that strode from OEM to ODM
After five years of cooperation with Mainland shoemaker Aokang, Italian shoe brand Geox is moving its R&D centre for leisure shoes to Aokang's production base in Zhejiang Province. Aokang is also evolving - from OEM to ODM.
19 June 2009
2. Vietnam footwear trips over preference and anti-dumping snags
Vietnam's footwear sector is losing its preference and duty free status in the EU, as the country increases its competitive edge. But Vietnamese exporters could fall foul of EU anti-dumping rules.
25 July 2008
3. Throw-back styles for the "now" generation
Chinese-styled items of the past, including shoes and clothes, are not actually behind the times. In fact, they may well be ahead of their time, with fashion-conscious Shanghai shoppers making a beeline for "throwbacks".
14 March 2008
4. Dutch discount power favours China suppliers
With discount retail chains controlling a large part of the Netherlands' footwear market, opportunities for Chinese mainland and Hong Kong suppliers look promising across the sector. Shoe sales in the Netherlands were up last year, while exports from the Netherlands to the rest of Europe are also in an upward trend.
21 Dec 2007
5. "Green" footprint at Mainland's giant shoe fair
- report from Jinjiang International Footwear Expo 2007
Jinjiang is China's biggest leisure shoe production base, as well as the world's largest centre for the production of sports shoes. For the first time, Jinjiang's showcase featured environmentally-friendly materials and high-tech products.
22 May 2007
6. Hong Kong brands leave footprint at Henan shoe city
The Zhengzhou International Shoe City is the biggest shoe distribution centre in central China - and Hong Kong's Goldlion and Crocodile are among the top brands on sale. This Henan Province mart is China's third largest wholesale shoes market, with annual turnover exceeding US$512 million.
12 Dec 2006
7. Footwear steps into the connected world
Sports trainer designers are off and running in a new direction, after Apple Computer's deal with Nike to turn shoes into multimedia centres. Such innovations set new challenges for Hong Kong and other suppliers.
19 Sept 2006
8. India's unique dance to footwear dominance
India footwear industry is set to benefit from the EU anti-dumping measures on China and Vietnam leather footwear imports in 2006 - but that not the whole story. Many Indian manufacturers are increasing capacity to gain international brand contracts under their own technical and price options, while the domestic market becomes more lucrative.
2 May 2006
9. Opposition to EU anti-dumping sanctions grow
With the Chinese government reportedly ready to support domestic footwear makers against EU anti-dumping duties on shoes, European countries and industries remain divided on the outlook for different import trades.
25 April 2006
10. EU retail leather shoe prices could rise 20%
With EU anti-dumping measures to be imposed on Chinese leather footwear from April 2006, major footwear producer Puma AG expects shoe retail prices to rise by as much as 20%. Analysts expect higher prices will see consumers shift to synthetic leather
21 March 2006
11. Vietnam shoe makers face daunting EU anti-dumping claims
Vietnam's footwear and leather producers have a hill to climb against claims of anti-dumping by the European Commission. Disorganised Vietnamese exporters represent 15% of EU imports, but have a hard job countering accusations due to failures to follow EU standards.
17 Jan 2006
12. HK's Yue Yuen sees EU growth obstacle
Hong Kong's world leader for OEM footwear claims Europe accounted for 27% of its sales in 2004: the EU sports shoe market shows considerable potential growth. But Yue Yuen says threatened safeguard measures could pull down sales in 2006.
13 Dec 2005
13. Clarks' bold stride into Malaysia
With new outlets open in Kuala Lumpur and Penang, the UK's Clarks store chain aims at 90 Malaysian outlets by the end of 2005. It is a fast-track investment in the country's footwear market, aimed at mid-to-upper range shoppers.
15 Nov 2005
14. Importers sidestep safeguards on China footwear
While Brazil is studying the possibility of imposing safeguard measures on Chinese footwear imports, the boot is on the other foot for Brazilian product importers and leather exporters.
2 Aug 2005
15. Nike walks the walk on disclosure
US sports giant Nike is disclosing where its products are manufactured for distribution worldwide. It's the first in the footwear industry to voluntarily provide such information, showing over 120 factories on the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong among its suppliers.
21 June 2005
16. Spanish footwear in strategic Hong Kong hop
Spanish footwear is using Hong Kong as a jumping-off point to the Chinese mainland, where footwear specialists believe style and quality features will win over purchasers with high disposable incomes. The green issue could be another seller.
17 May 2005
17. Hong Kong's footprint in mainland market
- report from 2005 China Shoes, Dongguan
The 2005 China Shoes fair, showing footwear from Asia and targeting the Chinese mainland's domestic market, attracted 200 exhibitors from Hong Kong, 50% of total exhibitors. There's little doubt Hong Kong footwear manufacturers are keen on mainland sales.
10 May 2005
18. Athlete's Foot quickens step into Russian retail
Sports footwear retailer Athlete's Foot has opened its account in Moscow with a first store. The franchisee is obliged to open 40 such outlets over the next 10 years. The troubled US retailer could see sales kick in with its new Russian connection.
24 Feb 2005
19. Singapore sandal sales rely on local brands
Singapore women are buying up locally branded sandals - aiming for affordability and fashion. Charles&Keith leads the business in terms of the number of outlets. Quality with price is the winning formula.
17 Feb 2005
20. Domestic questions for Vietnam footwear producers
Vietnam, which some analysts calculate requires about 160 million pairs of shoes annually, currently imports three million while local producers provide 78 million. Even with domestic supply difficulties, the market is promising.
25 Nov 2004
 
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