Footwear Manufacturing
Nike, Puma Manufacturer Invests in Growing India Footwear Market
The chief minister of Tamil Nadu, the Southern Indian state that will house the facility, said the investment…
DSW Owner Will Make Much Less Product in China
The DSW parent laid out its five-year plan to double sales of owned brands by 2026 and introduce the…
Indian Footwear Makers Protest Crushing New Tax Hike
Indian footwear producers are up in arms protesting a bruising Jan. 1 tax hike that threatens their prospects.
Vietnam Delays Could Cost Nike 160M Pairs of Shoes This Year
"We're at a loss for ways of finding how Nike can quickly resolve this issue today," BTIG's Camilo Lyon told…
Hush Puppies Lays Groundwork for Digital Manufacturing
The Wolverine Worldwide subsidiary is getting a 21st-century makeover.
3 Strategic Upsides to Sourcing Footwear in Brazil
Experts from Brazilian footwear trade group Abicalçados and sourcing agency New York Activewear + Footwear…
Why Keen’s Committing to More ‘Made in the USA’
The Portland, Ore.-based footwear company is increasing production not just in its home city but also with a…
This Plant-Based Sneaker Startup Wants to Be 100% Vegan Next Year
Founder Dave Costello hopes to makes "compelling fashionable footwear in a better way."
The Top 10 Footwear Sourcing Countries: Pros, Cons and Opportunities
Here's a look at the world's top 10 footwear producers—ranked by U.S. import volume—and what each has to…
Nike Scraps Air Manufacturing Innovation Investment, Citing Pandemic Woes
Nike drew political backlash when it announced plans for the Arizona manufacturing investment last year.
Why Neither Ethiopia Nor US Will be Key Players in Footwear Manufacturing’s Recovery
Footwear manufacturing, as much as it might want to, may not be able to divorce itself from China.
Nike Supplier and Footwear Powerhouse Furloughs 2,600: Report
Among the world's biggest footwear manufacturers, Pou Chen Corp. has not been immune to coronavirus…
Clover & Cobbler Wants to Own LA’s Footwear Manufacturing Scene: On Brand
LA-based footwear factory Clover & Cobbler, brainchild of designer Jaclyn Jones, has seen increased interest…
Italian Footwear Manufacturing Continues to Decline as Innovative Talent Disappears
Long the forerunner in quality footwear manufacturing, Italy is struggling to maintain the talent needed to…
Footwear Foam Manufacturers Showcase Sustainable Innovations in Portland
Brands in the footwear industry are increasingly looking to make changes to their supply chains and the…