The fourth edition of the World Leather Congress (WLC) will be held in New York City on July 16.

South Africa’s Footwear and Leather Industries Cluster (FLIC) has been officially approved by the government three years after its predecessor, the National Footwear & Leather Cluster (NLFC), was closed.

As consumers increasingly demand function and versatility, comfort and athleisure trends still lead the pack, swallowing the sales of major shoe styles, such as loafers and oxfords for men as well as flats and pumps for women, according to The NPD Group Inc.

Seeking to continuously reduce its environmental footprint, Stahl’s report also details how the Company has further aligned its operations with the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals and highlights its significant progress with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) guidelines, including the publication of its Materiality Matrix.

Global sportswear brand Adidas has strengthened its commitment to tackling plastic waste with the unveiling of Futurecraft.Loop, its first 100 percent recyclable performance running shoe.