Like the majority of sectors, the first half of the year was difficult for the Italian footwear manufacturing sector with production and turnover down around 40%, according to industry association Assocalzaturifici. Report by Leatherbiz.

ECCO’s BIOM 2.0 shoe and the EXOWRAP sandal have been recognised at the German Design Awards, one of the world’s most renowned design competitions.

Shoe Carnival, a U.S. based retailer of moderately priced footwear and accessories, posted US $300.8 million in net sales for the second quarter and six months ended August 1, 2020, representing an all-time quarterly record.

The global sportswear manufacturer is allegedly planning to close nine wholesale accounts in the U.S.., reports ILM.

The South African government has named leather and footwear products among sectors it wants to specifically focus support on during the covid-19 pandemic, reports Leatherbiz.