The UITIC 2025 Congress in Shanghai featured the latest in footwear technology.
From August 31st to September 3rd, the UITIC Congress in Shanghai immersed attendees in the footwear industry by combining factory…
UITIC Congress 2025: Exploring Competitiveness and Sustainability in the Age of AI
Set to take place in Shanghai, the upcoming 22nd UITIC International Technical Footwear Congress will focus on the theme “Competitiveness…
Bata Appoints Former Ecco CEO as New Global Head
The Swiss-based footwear group Bata has announced the appointment of Panos Mytaros, former CEO of the Danish brand Ecco, as…
Global Footwear Production Rebounds
According to the World Footwear Yearbook 2025, published by APICCAPS (the Portuguese Footwear Association), global footwear production experienced a strong…
Lineapelle experienced a rise in buyer participation during its last edition
Despite ongoing economic challenges, the February Lineapelle saw a 7% increase in buyer attendance compared to September’s event. Lineapelle’s February 2025…
The European footwear industry is actively promoting sustainable consumer choices
Resources aimed at identifying and preventing greenwashing in footwear and apparel are being finalized through the Erasmus+ VETting Green project. From…














