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Asics pledges to stop sourcing and using kangaroo skins in footwear

Japanese sportswear brand Asics has announced that it has stopped sourcing kangaroo skins for its athletic footwear. The news comes days after German brand Adidas revealed that it had halted the use of the marsupial skin for its soccer cleats. Asics confirmed its decision to step away from using kangaroo leather to the Animal Wellness and the...

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Portuguese footwear industry to invest 600 million euros

The Portuguese footwear, components, leather goods manufacturers association (APICCAPS), which represents the footwear industry in the country, is looking to invest 600 million euros in the industry by 2030 with a focus on innovation, sustainability, worker skills and international growth. “This is our largest investment ever. We believe that we...

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