US tariffs are expected to significantly hit Asian shoemakers
The decision made on April 2 by the US President Donald Trump to introduce tariffs on all goods imported to the US is expected to have a significant impact on footwear manufacturers, especially in Asia. Meanwhile, the UK is considered as coming out fairly unscathed from the new regime and ...
Extra US tariffs on Chinese imports create ‘really challenging environment’ - FDRA
The announcement by the US President, Donald Trump, of the introduction of an additional 10 percent tariff on Chinese imports from March 4 would create a “really challenging environment” for US importers fo Chinese footwear, according to Matt Priest, the President and CEO of the trade association Footwear Distributors and ...
Moreschi receives offers to take over its assets
Moreschi, an Italian producer of upscale shoes that was put into liquidation in July 2024, has received several offers for its assets.
German court rejects Birkenstock attempt to obtain copyright protection for its sandals
Birkenstock’s attempt to obtain copyright protection in Germany for its signature cork-soled sandals as “works of applied art” has failed, according to a statement released by the rival footwear company, Wortmann Group.
Goldstar notches another win against Birkenstock in French court
The Italian footwear manufacturer Rafting Goldstar has won another round in a long-running legal dispute with the German shoe manufacturer Birkenstock.
Görtz faces insolvency again
One and a half years after the end of its insolvency proceedings, the troubled Hamburg-based shoe retailer Görtz is once again facing bankruptcy.
Birkenstock seeks copyright protection as applied art for signature sandals
Birkenstock is seeking copyright protection for its signature cork-soled sandals as “works of applied art”.
EU and Mercosur conclude free trade agreement talks
After 25 years of negotiations, the European Union and Mercosur countries have concluded talks on a free trade agreement, according to Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission.
French parliament opposes EU-Mercosur deal
The French senate and the lower house of Parliament, the Chamber of Deputies, have rejected a tentative free trade agreement negotiated by the European Commission and Mercosur.
CEC and Abicalçados call for a swift conclusion of EU-Mercosur free trade talks
CEC, the European footwear confederation, and Abicalçados, which represents Brazilian shoemakers, are among the 78 business associations representing a diverse array of industries from the European Union (EU) and Mercosur asking their governments to rapidly conclude negotiations for a free trade agreement between the two economic blocks.