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The article reveals that the formation of an "International Shoe Bureau" to be based permanently in Zurich, Switzerland by shoe manufacturers of Holland, Switzerland, France, Belgium, Austria and Yugoslavia was precipitated by the aggressive plans of Czechoslovakia's T. A. Bata shoe manufacturer to introduce the idea of traveling repair shops in rural districts to repair shoes at prices against which the shoe trade cannot compete.

Interviews several executives who had worked for shoe company Charles Jourdan in the 1970s and 1980s. Robert Clergerie, owner of France-based shoe company Robert Clergerie; Fashion Footwear Association of New York chief financial officer Marie Lou Campo; Jean-Michel Cazabat, owner of shoe company Jean-Michel Cazabat.

The article announces the appointments of Xavier Marques and Jacques Zamit as general managers of the shoe brand Pataugas owned by Hopps Group.

The article announces the nomination of several members to the executive board of the Fédération française de la chaussure including chairman Claude-Eric Paquin, vice-chairman Hubert de Chaisemartin, and secretary Annelise Morin.

The article focuses on the growth of the luxury shoe industry in France in 2013. It discusses the number of shoes made compared to 2012 and includes comments by the president of the French shoe federation Fédération française de la chaussure Jean-Pierre Renaudin. Some of the new shoe brands such as the women's shoe brand Louis Félix and France's shoe export to international markets are also talked about. INSETS: La France a du potentiel à l'export;Le marché des souliers de luxe s'élargit et se...;La Ffc veut faciliter l'accès au crédit...;Louis Félix joue la carte artisanale

The article focuses on the French professional shoe organization, Fédération française de la chaussure (Ffc), and its plan to create more transverse relations with other European organizations in order to become more visible. Topics discussed include comments by the president of Ffc, Jean-Pierre Renaudin, the evolution of the Comité de liaison des industries de main-d'œuvre (Climo), or labor industries committee, lobbying, and connecting with fashion organizations.

The article reports that the French shoe distribution company Bata France Distribution SAS was placed in receivership in November 2015 and that partial ownership has been given to François Le Ménahèze, director of the company. Topics discussed include the company's network of retail stores, the brands it offers, and plans for the future.

The article offers information on the network of stores being developed by the French lifestyle, ready-to-wear clothing, and shoe brand Bensimon founded by the brothers Serge and Yves Bensimon. Topics include its opening of a second concept store named Home Autour du Monde in Paris, France, its plans to open stores in cities including Seoul (South Korea) and Berlin (Germany), and its new shoe (tennis) concept.

The article discusses the expansion of the German shoe brand and retailer Tamaris, owned by the German footwear manufacturer Wortmann, in France. Topics mentioned include its network of stores in France including the one called Nicétoile in Strasbourg, its aspiration to achieve notoriety via its French online store, and information on Wortmann including its revenue during its 2013-2014 fiscal year and its international presence.

The article focuses on the women's handbag and shoe brand Cosmoparis and the store it opened in the street rue Saint-Honoré in Paris, France. Topics of discussion include the brand's director Axelle Mathery and her mission, its collection of high-end leather bags and pumps for summer 2014, and its owner the French shoe and ready-to-wear retailer Vivarte headed by Marc Lelandais.

The article focuses on the one hundred year old shoe brand Heyraud owned by the French clothing and shoe retailer Eram and discusses the reorganization of its collections and its new store concept.

The president of the French shoe federation Fédération française de la chaussure (Ffc) is offering his views regarding the state of the fashion industry in France. He expresses his concern over the interests of foreign buyers who acquire French brands and argues that it is time to intervene. The proposed reform of commercial courts in France is also discussed.

The article focuses on the success of the French sneaker's brand name, Feiyue, which was co-founded by Patrice Bastian, Clément Fauth, and Nicolas Seguy in 2006. It discusses its revenue for 2011 and 2012, the development of its business, and its distribution in stores throughout France and internationally. Additional topics include its spring-summer 2013 collection lines and the opening of its first store in Paris, France, in December 2011.

The article discusses the association titled Au-delà du cuir (Adc), or beyond leather, located in Paris, France, which was created in early 2012, is presided by Jean-Pierre Renaudin, and is sponsored by the Fédération française de la chaussure, a professional organization which includes French shoe importers, creators, and manufacturers.

The article offers news as of June 14, 2011 on the French clothing and shoe designer company Gémo. The company is scheduled to open its 500th store in Sarcelles, France in October of 2011. Gémo is building its new business identity by separating the shoe and the clothing presentations. The new store will have women's collections as an opening visual part.

The article discusses Olympia, a French shoe brand, that was recently bought by Tricotage des Vosges, a French textile company. Topics mentioned in the article include Vincent Marie as director of marketing and his marketing strategies, the company's business strategies, and its new styles and products.

The article discusses the new fashion collection produced by the Compagnie de Californie and released in the fall-winter 2011-2012. The sport wear company, founded by Gerard Pailleret, has previously made a partner deal with the company Asian Footwear, directed by Stephane Rohel, for the textile and the shoe production license. The collection with both female and male lines is presented in sport and large department stores in France.

The article offers news as of February 8, 2011 on the shoe company Luxat's search for a buyer for its shoe line Pare Gabia, which was branded two years ago. Luxat has been tied up in insolvency proceedings since last month, while the Pare Gabia line has been consistently profitable in France.

The article features Roland Jourdan, Hall of Fame recipient of the 2005 Footwear News Achievement Awards. Jourdan who passed away in July 2005, helped transformed Romans, France-based Charles Jourdan from a small, family-run shoe company into an internationally renowned luxury brand. He spearheaded the company's entrance into the U.S. market by opening a sales office in New York and made links with notable people in the industry who made significant contributions that added to the brand's allure.

Reports on shoe designer Patrick Cox's return as Charles Jourdan's creative director after settling a disagreement with the France-based firm's parent company Lux Diversity SA.

Highlights the party held in last week of May 2000 at the boutique Colette in Paris, France to support athletic footwear manufacturer Nike Inc. Colette's success in selling the brand; Effort to reinforce that the brand is cool; Types of clothes worn by party attendees.

Reports on developments in the clothing and footwear sectors of Paris, France, as of January 5, 2000. Launch of gold and silver coins that will feature the likeness of French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent; E2 fashion project of the husband-and-wife fashion designer team of Olivier and Michele Chatenet.

Informs that Kindy, the French hosiery brand, and United States retailer The Gap will develop a line of shoes for the French mass market. When The Gap opened its first store in France.