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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…
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No major shifts in the global footwear export hierarchy are anticipated for 2024
While China maintained its position as the world’s top footwear exporter in 2024, its growth was limited. Shipments reached 9.2 billion pairs, valued at $46.9 billion, representing a 2% volume increase but a 7% value decrease compared to 2023, with an average price of $5.1 per pair. Conversely, Vietnam and Indonesia, ranked second and third…