Author: Nadeem Bajwa
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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 edition, held from the 25th to 27th, saw a 7% increase in buyer attendance compared to September 2024, reaching a total of 24,977 visitors, including 18,833 buyers. Organizers cited these numbers as proof of…
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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 January 21-23, the Erasmus+ VETting Green consortium, comprising footwear producers, training providers, and consumer representatives from five European countries, met in Padua, Italy. Their goal was to finalize resources for combating greenwashing in the…