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A universal problem - Sydney Morning HeraldStriking Cambodian workers reflect Asia trend - Financial Times
Monday, 13 Sep 2010 - 23:50:54

Sydney Morning Herald

A universal problem Sydney Morning Herald Worst thing is, I don`t sleep in pyjamas, so I just put them on for the walk." Footwear is another wardrobe black hole for some, with lovely shoes and boots ... and more »

Straits Times
 Striking Cambodian workers reflect  Asia trend
 Financial Times
Cambodian clothing and  footwear workers on Monday started a five-day strike in protest at the government's decision to lift the minimum wage from $50 to $61  ...
Cambodian garment workers strike over payAFP

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Fizik Debuts Footwear - Bicycling
Friday, 10 Sep 2010 - 19:20:01


 Fizik Debuts  Footwear
 Bicycling
For now, the company is not selling the shoes in  Asian markets because those markets require a dedicated  Asian fit, Fizik says. Fizik's shoes are a tight  ...

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Vietnam is world's fourth biggest footwear producer - VOVNews.vn
Wednesday, 08 Sep 2010 - 06:06:30


 Vietnam is world's fourth biggest  footwear producer
 VOVNews.vn
Currently,  Asian footwear producers account for 70 percent of the world's total supply of shoes. With such a high export growth, Vietnam has become the  ...

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Earnings Give Traders A Reason to Stay in the Market - RTT News
Thursday, 23 Jul 2009 - 14:26:09


RTT News
 Earnings Give Traders A Reason to Stay in the Market
 RTT News
Amazon.com (AMZN) could also be in focus after it said it would acquire online apparel and  footwear retailer Zappos.com in a stock swap transaction valued  ...

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Gibson Dunn Helps Amazon Walk Away with Zappos - The American LawyerInternational business profits as civilians die - Kansas City Star
Thursday, 23 Jul 2009 - 00:14:22

Gibson Dunn Helps Amazon Walk Away with Zappos The American Lawyer ... ability to tap the country`s growing shoe fetish. Americans spent $4.3 billion on footwear last year, up from $3.3 billion in 2007, The New Yimes reports. and more »

 International business profits as civilians die
 Kansas City Star
When some apparel chain stores and  footwear companies made use of sweatshop labor in Third World and developing countries in the 1990s, there was legitimate  ...

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The Russian Speech the President Should Have Given - Seattle Post Intelligencer
Tuesday, 21 Jul 2009 - 18:27:51


 The Russian Speech the President Should Have Given
 Seattle Post Intelligencer
 ... and their children: that they have enough good food to eat, that they have clean clothes and sound  footwear, that they live in homes, not hovels,  ...

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Most EU states want to terminate Vietnam shoe duties - Thanh Nien Daily
Monday, 20 Jul 2009 - 05:49:21


Thanh Nien Daily
 Most EU states want to terminate Vietnam shoe duties
 Thanh Nien Daily
Last year the bloc imported US$2.5 billion worth of leather shoes from Vietnam, up 33.9 percent from 2006, figures from the Vietnam Leather and  Footwear  ...

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IDO Security Expands Presence in Southeast Asia With Multi-Unit ... - PR-CANADA.net (press release)
Wednesday, 15 Jul 2009 - 20:02:12


 IDO Security Expands Presence in Southeast  Asia With Multi-Unit  ...
 PR-CANADA.net (press release)
A patented security screening device for the lower body, MagShoe instantly and accurately detects weapons and metal items concealed in  footwear -- without  ...

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Stahl forecasts colour trends in leather for A/W - Fibre2fashion.com
Wednesday, 15 Jul 2009 - 14:29:50


Fibre2fashion.com
 Stahl forecasts colour trends in leather for A/W
 Fibre2fashion.com
This is a world of Spanish galleons, guitars, and  footwear that always stirs memories of history book pictures of these times. Memories of more recent times  ...

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US Congress urged to include textile products in ROZs program - Pakistan Times
Thursday, 09 Jul 2009 - 19:34:14


 US Congress urged to include textile products in ROZs program
 Pakistan Times
WASHINGTON: Powerful US business companies and chambers, led by American Apparel and  Footwear Association, have urged Congress to revamp the Reconstruction  ...

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HCMC fashion fair showcases regional products - Thanh Nien Daily
Wednesday, 08 Jul 2009 - 06:45:27


 HCMC fashion fair showcases regional products
 Thanh Nien Daily
Textile, garment and  footwear products of 150 Southeast  Asian businesses will be displayed at the Vietnam International Fashion Fair 2009 that opens today  ...
Vietnam Fashion Fair bound for HCM CityVOVNews.vn

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Renew import ban on Burma, AAFA tells US - Mizzima.com
Tuesday, 07 Jul 2009 - 14:24:57


The Irrawaddy News Magazine
 Renew import ban on Burma, AAFA tells US
 Mizzima.com
by Mungpi New Delhi (mizzima) - The US Congress has been urged by the American Apparel &  Footwear Association (AAFA) on Monday to renew the Burmese Freedom  ...
US clothing association calls for Burma imports banDemocratic Voice of Burma
Mae Sot's unsung heroesLe Monde Diplomatique

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Bantams' bid to unearth hidden gems - Bradford Telegraph Argus
Saturday, 04 Jul 2009 - 07:34:39


 Bantams' bid to unearth hidden gems
 Bradford Telegraph Argus
Youngsters must bring their own kit,  footwear and shin pads. City's reserves will kick off their season on Tuesday, August 25 with a home game against  ...

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Govt to resolve Rs180m refund issue of footwear makers - The News International
Saturday, 27 Jun 2009 - 23:15:15


 Govt to resolve Rs180m refund issue of  footwear makers
 The News International
Instead of concentrating on the US and European markets, he added,  footwear exporters should target  Asian markets where sales potential was higher.  ...

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Daley Ranch Naturalist Hikes for July 2009 - North County VoiceJones Apparel adds to GRI Group investment - Bizjournals.com
Wednesday, 24 Jun 2009 - 21:02:05

Daley Ranch Naturalist Hikes for July 2009 North County Voice Bring water, sun hat, sunscreen, and proper hiking boots or treaded footwear. All trails include steep and/or slippery sections. ... and more »

 Jones Apparel adds to GRI Group investment
 Bizjournals.com
We believe that  Asia remains a high growth region and the  Asian consumer continues to respond positively to our  footwear and accessory brands,' said Wesley  ...

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Fall prevention program at Luther Midelfort Northland - Barron News ShieldJones Apparel adds to GRI Group investment - Bizjournals.com
Wednesday, 24 Jun 2009 - 21:02:05

Fall prevention program at Luther Midelfort Northland Barron News Shield The individual`s fall history and type of falls, footwear, medication review, cognitive screening and an environmental review also are included. ...

 Jones Apparel adds to GRI Group investment
 Bizjournals.com
We believe that  Asia remains a high growth region and the  Asian consumer continues to respond positively to our  footwear and accessory brands,' said Wesley  ...

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Avoid back injuries in the simplest of activities - Niagarathisweek.comJones Apparel adds to GRI Group investment - Bizjournals.com
Wednesday, 24 Jun 2009 - 21:02:05

Avoid back injuries in the simplest of activities Niagarathisweek.com Proper footwear is important. Your body`s health is affected by your footwear. Your mattress can make a difference. The quality and quantity of sleep you ...

 Jones Apparel adds to GRI Group investment
 Bizjournals.com
We believe that  Asia remains a high growth region and the  Asian consumer continues to respond positively to our  footwear and accessory brands,' said Wesley  ...

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About this author: - Seeking Alpha
Tuesday, 23 Jun 2009 - 15:55:07


 About this author:
 Seeking Alpha
Nike previously halted production at four  Asian plants as a result of declining global consumer demand. Christoper Svezia, an analyst at Susquehanna,  ...

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Pakistan Roz Program to include apparel & textile products – AAFA - Fibre2fashion.com
Tuesday, 23 Jun 2009 - 08:33:32


Pakistan Roz Program to include apparel & textile products – AAFA
Fibre2fashion.com, India
Joined by seven other trade groups, the American Apparel &  Footwear Association (AAFA) sent a letter to members of the Senate Finance Committee regarding the Pakistan Reconstruction Opportunity Zones (ROZ) program. MEMBERS OF THE SENATE FINANCE  ...... Comment?

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Alarming malnutrition pushing children out of school - II - India TogetherVito Artioli becomes President of ANCI - Fibre2fashion.com
Monday, 22 Jun 2009 - 13:21:19

India Together

Alarming malnutrition pushing children out of school - II India Together, India Students walk barefoot, despite government schemes to give them footwear. The most common excuse: it is of poor quality and does not last the year. But many students say they`ve left it back home because they are not used to it. ...

Vito Artioli becomes President of ANCI
Fibre2fashion.com, India
 ... into trade practices carried out by China and Vietnam regarding leather  footwear. This new investigation automatically brings with it an extension until the end of 2009 of the duties currently in force for imports from these two  Asian countries'.  ...... Comment?

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A look at economic developments around the globe - IdahoStatesman.com
Friday, 19 Jun 2009 - 19:04:19


A look at economic developments around the globe
IdahoStatesman.com, ID
Retail sales fell 0.6 percent between April and May as clothing and  footwear sales slumped by 1.9 percent, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said. Sales for the March-May quarter were 0.6 percent higher than a year earlier, the lowest growth  ...... Comment?

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A look at economic developments around the globe - The Associated Press
Thursday, 18 Jun 2009 - 19:01:02


 A look at economic developments around the globe
 The Associated Press
Retail sales fell 0.6 percent between April and May as clothing and  footwear sales slumped by 1.9 percent, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.  ...

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Watters Creek signs seven new leases and opens five new stores. - Inside Collin County Business
Wednesday, 17 Jun 2009 - 18:34:25


Watters Creek signs seven new leases and opens five new stores.
Inside Collin County Business, TX
Scheduled to open in September are Apricot Lane, known for their trendy fashions and accessories, and Luke's Locker, the regions leader in specialty running and fitness  footwear and clothing. Allen Yoga Center moves into a new permanent space this fall  ...... Comment?

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Singapore Retail Sales Fall Most Since 1999 as Car Sales Slump - Bloomberg
Monday, 15 Jun 2009 - 06:36:45


Singapore Retail Sales Fall Most Since 1999 as Car Sales Slump
Bloomberg
Purchases of apparel and  footwear dropped 6.1 percent while sales of furniture and household equipment declined 11.2 percent from a year earlier. Sales at gas stations slipped 20.8 percent amid lower oil prices.... Comment?

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Hell in Heels - Examiner.comBrockton's Fuller Craft Museum Fuller exhibit celebrates ... - Wicked Local Brockton
Friday, 12 Jun 2009 - 12:14:05

Examiner.com

Hell in Heels Examiner.com Shoes with arch support, natural foot shape, heel containment and one half to one inch of sole are recommended for flat footwear. Buy shoes that fit. Most women suffer unnecessary pain as a result of wearing shoes up to a size too small. ...

Brockton's Fuller Craft Museum Fuller exhibit celebrates  ...
Wicked Local Brockton, MA
The diverse collection has several  Asian-inspired pieces, including Lorna Stevens 'Bound to Please #34.' The piece is made of ceramic and embroidered fabric and shows the molding of a foot after years of binding in  Asian footwear.... Comment?

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Famous Footwear opening represents hope for future logistics at Tejon - Bakersfield CalifornianBrockton's Fuller Craft Museum Fuller exhibit celebrates ... - Wicked Local Brockton
Friday, 12 Jun 2009 - 12:14:05

Bakersfield Californian

Famous Footwear opening represents hope for future logistics at Tejon Bakersfield Californian, CA ... and Industrial Development, Barry Hibbard, left, and Ron Fromm, right, Chairman and CEO of Brown Shoe Company, from St. Louis, Missouri, walk through the newly opened Famous Footwear plant in the Tejon Industrial Complex, Thursday morning. ...

Brockton's Fuller Craft Museum Fuller exhibit celebrates  ...
Wicked Local Brockton, MA
The diverse collection has several  Asian-inspired pieces, including Lorna Stevens 'Bound to Please #34.' The piece is made of ceramic and embroidered fabric and shows the molding of a foot after years of binding in  Asian footwear.... Comment?

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A fitting combination: High-tech Reebok job, Old World skills go ... - Fall River Herald NewsBrockton's Fuller Craft Museum shows the city's footprint - Wicked Local Brockton
Friday, 12 Jun 2009 - 07:43:21

A fitting combination: High-tech Reebok job, Old World skills go ... Fall River Herald News,  USA By Linda Murphy Shoemaker and pattern engineer Tim Noonan walks the line between the handcrafted ways of the Old World and the high-tech world of sports footwear. In the shoe trade, there`s an old expression: The last is always first. ...

Boston Globe
Brockton's Fuller Craft Museum shows the city's footprint
Wicked Local Brockton, MA
The diverse collection has several  Asian-inspired pieces, including Lorna Stevens 'Bound to Please #34.' The piece is made of ceramic and embroidered fabric and shows the molding of a foot after years of binding in  Asian footwear.
For Brockton, the 'Perfect Fit' Attleboro Sun Chronicle
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Walk like a superhero - Reuters BlogsCherokee Announces 1st Quarter Fiscal 2010 Financial Results - WELT ONLINE
Wednesday, 10 Jun 2009 - 12:14:20

Walk like a superhero Reuters Blogs Marvel Entertainment, home to iconic characters like Spider-Man and the X-Men, has formed an alliance with Brown Shoe, owner of brands like Naturalizer, Dr. Scholl`s and Buster Brown, to launch footwear that features characters from Marvel`s upcoming ...

Cherokee Announces 1st Quarter Fiscal 2010 Financial Results
WELT ONLINE, Germany
 ... fashion accessories and  footwear, as well as home furnishings and recreational products. Premier clients for the Cherokee brand around the world include Target Stores (US), Tesco (UK, Ireland and certain other European and  Asian countries),  ...... Comment?

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EB school's 'Strides' enable 25 kids to walk - East Brunswick SentinelCharity connecting refugee teens, community - The Union Leader
Tuesday, 09 Jun 2009 - 05:01:52

EB school`s `Strides` enable 25 kids to walk East Brunswick Sentinel,  USA ... Makawi works on the donated footwear. Over the course of the school year, the idea blossomed into a project called Great Strides, a fitting name because the students have helped at least 25 economically disadvantaged children be able to walk. ...

Charity connecting refugee teens, community
The Union Leader, NH
About 70 teenagers from the south  Asian country of Bhutan, some in the country for a matter of months, showed up to discuss the upcoming summer and what they'd like to do: --Play soccer, but they need the proper  footwear. --Work, but many said they  ...... Comment?

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Triathlon: Universal Fitness and Leisure to launch its UFL-FBT brand - New Straits Times
Monday, 08 Jun 2009 - 01:01:48


Triathlon: Universal Fitness and Leisure to launch its UFL-FBT brand
New Straits Times, Malaysia
 ... products ranging from  footwear to equipment. "Soon we will manufacture these products locally before exporting them to  Asian countries," Radha said when met at the Xterra Malaysia-Kuantan Off-Road Triathlon at Teluk Cempedak in Kuantan yesterday.  ...... Comment?

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