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3D-Printed Footwear Could Become a $6.5B Industry in the Next 10 Years
3-D printing for footwear will become increasingly more important over the next decade, a new study finds.
Nike Upgrades Sneaker Customization With New Real-Time 3-D Experience
Initially known as NikeiD, Nike's online customization tool, Nike By You, is set to receive a 3-D update and…
Adidas Is Bringing Primeknit Tech to Sports Bras and Tights
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Poll: Regulation is the Biggest Obstacle to Responsible Supply Chains
Inconsistent regulation, it seems, is most responsible for the gap in implementing successful due diligence…
Nike’s Mid-Market Push May Prove to Be a Boon to Footwear Retailers
Nike's decision to focus on sub-$100 footwear could benefit footwear retailers, analysts say.
CFOs Are Predicting a Downturn But Not a Recession, Deloitte Says
Deloitte's quarterly survey of CFOs found that an overwhelming majority expect an economic downturn by 2020…
Foot Locker Set to Outperform in 2019 on “Undeniable” Relevance
Foot Locker's increased emphasis on customer relations and brand partnerships should please investors…
How Exclusivity and Nostalgia Are Driving the Youth Footwear Market
Millennial parents, it seems, are driving a trend in retro sneakers among the youth cohort as nostalgia fuels…
This Outdoor Brand Just Became the World’s First Climate Neutral Footwear Maker
Icebug, a Swedish outdoor footwear brand, has implemented a UN program that completely offsets its…
H&M To Build 785,000-Square-Foot UK Omnichannel Distribution Hub
H&M will be opening a new 785, 765-square-foot distribution center in England—the retailer's first in-house…
Companies Cite Costs for Lag in Supply Chain Mapping, Transparency
A new report argues says uptick in supply chain mapping still far behind among sourcing companies.
Puma Joins First Mile for New Capsule Made From Recycled Polyester
Puma partnered with First Mile, a producer of recycled polyester made from recovered refuse, for a new…
Weak Supply Chain Practices Still Leave Room for Modern Slavery, Report Says
A new report makes the case that weak supply chain reporting practices continue to allow exploitation and…