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Kicks are big business. Sneakers aren’t just for athletes or Americans anymore. And to make sure we’re all getting the perfect fit in the future, a company called Prior 2 Lever has come up with a ...

Nearly 20% of production for Nike Inc. and Adidas AG shoes will move to more automated factories by 2023 due to a “buy now/wear now” shopping environment forced by the shift to e-commerce, Morgan ...

Dozens of workers at a shoe factory in southern China’s Dongguan city glue, sew and buff foam slippers and canvas shoes. They punch every hole and lace every shoe by hand. “Every lacing is [done] ...

Chief Executive, AB Leather Work, Abraham William, has blended his talent with hard work to attain his goal in business. He learnt the trade in 2002 in Akwa Ibom State and, thereafter, came to Lagos ...

The global sports shoes market was valued at close to USD 19.0 billion in 2018 and is anticipated to witness significant growth in future. Many sports shoe companies are focusing on the development of ...

Lean manufacturing reduces errors, increases efficiency and minimizes waste. Planning methods that help achieve lean manufacturing keep their focus on each stage of the production process and improve ...

Nike is suing Lululemon over shoe designs, claiming the Canadian apparel brand is violating three textile patents. Nike has requested a jury trial and is seeking monetary damages and a “permanent ...

Large companies dominate the shoe manufacturing industry with established brands mostly geared towards athletic footwear. However, these companies focus their domestic efforts on design and wholesale ...

In today’s rapidly evolving world, innovation is at the forefront of every industry, and manufacturing is no exception. One of the most exciting developments in manufacturing is the emergence of smart ...