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] ...

Shoe factories across China and Southeast Asia have had their challenges this year, and more obstacles could be ahead as the competitive landscape is expected to heat up. Data from some Asian shoe ...

Companies may have to shift more production to the U.S. or sales to other countries. Coordination among partners, though, may be difficult. Copper prices rose rapidly a few weeks ago, ahead of further ...

HANGZHOU CITY, ZHEJIANG, CHINA, January 21, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In recent years, footwear products have seen ...

Official PMI came in at 49.8, showing a smaller contraction compared with Reuters' estimates of 49.6. That reading, while still in contraction, was the strongest since March. Private surveyor ...