footwear sourcing
Trump’s China Tariffs Are Looming: Steve Madden Already Has a New Sourcing Strategy in Place
The company said it was taking immediate steps to move more production out of China.
Dr. Martens and Coach Owner Back Engineered Leather Innovator
Now called Gen Phoenix, the alternative leather firm will branch out from automotive to focus on footwear and…
Crocs Braces for ‘Volatile’ Vietnam Recovery
Plus, the clog maker earmarked an additional $75 million for air freight. Here's how much it normally spends…
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China’s the Biggest Loser in Steven Madden’s Sourcing Switch
The footwear giant moved about half of its women's production away from China to two Latin American sourcing…
Why This Footwear Materials Maker Doubled Down on Bio-Based Plastics
Materials manufacturer Trinseo said its new Taiwan pilot plant will play a significant role in reaching its…
FOOTWEAR SOURCING at MAGIC Steps Up Show for Shoe Vendors and Buyers
Informa Markets' FOOTWEAR SOURCING at MAGIC is feeding the shoe industry's appetite for connectivity in the…
Vietnam Exports Fewer Footwear Products as Covid Chokes Demand
Footwear production powerhouse Pou Chen, which makes for Adidas and Nike and has a presence in Vietnam, has…
Can Footwear Really Find a Future Outside China? These Brands Say Yes
A special subset of brands is forging new supply chains in countries far from the world's dominant sourcing…
Deckers Aims to Source 35% of Products In Vietnam Within Five Years
During a session at the FDRA Global Shoe Sourcing Series, Deckers VP Noel Rix shared the company's…
Sourcing at Magic, Footwear Sourcing Trade Shows Take New Shape This Fall
Informa Markets Fashion will broaden the scope of its Las Vegas industry events.
Coronavirus Outbreak Sparks ‘More Inquiries’ for China’s Sourcing Rivals
The trade war dominated last August's Sourcing at Magic show, but this February, the showroom floor was rife…
Market for Footwear Polyurethane Shrank This Year—Here’s What Could Threaten Growth
The material widely used in footwear soles is big business but why did it shrink in 2019?
Why Mexico Isn’t a One-Size-Fits Alternative to China Footwear Sourcing
Mexico's attractiveness as a footwear sourcing locale has considerable pros and cons, but the bottom line is…
Will Tariffs Force Footwear Manufacturing’s ‘Center of Gravity’ Away from China?
For shoe brands, the central question at the heart of the trade war persists: what will happen to China's…
In the Footwear Sourcing Saga, Could Cambodia Be the Next Vietnam?
U.S. brands are desperately seeking production respites in countries like Cambodia that aren't bogged down by…