The Sydney Australian Shoe Fair in February will see leading retail trainer and mentor Mark Davis share his expertise at a key educational feature of the show.

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Melissa Australia, the down-under arm of the iconic plastic shoe brand immortalised by such luminaries as Vivienne Westwood, has branched into kids' and men's shoes with the launch of the Mini Melissa and M Zero brands.

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Kidswear label Skeanie is taking on the world following a successful showing at one of Europe's leading trade fairs.

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Russian designed and overflowing with high impact glamour, women's fashion footwear brand Alina Van Shoes is preparing to strut its stuff for the first time at the Australian Shoe Fair in Sydney.

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In a cautionary tale for local brands planning to export, Australian fashion footwear chain Rubi Shoes has fallen foul of New Zealand's intellectual property system.

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Bringing an air of distinction to men's shoes, footwear company McHugh's Shoes will be showcasing two leading brands at the Australian Shoe Fair in Sydney.

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Australian retail revenue and jobs could be under serious threat due to the growth of online shopping from overseas retailers, fuelled by Australia's lenient import tax regime.

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First time exhibitor Josef Seibel is set to promote its unique offer of "comfort meets fashion" when it debuts at the Australian Shoe Fair in Sydney under the Joseph Seibel New Zealand banner.

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Pacific Brands has promoted its new Clarks adult shoe range and a raft of store openings with a campaign built around a giant pair of shoes "comfortable enough to live in".

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Pacific Brands-owned sports shoe classic Dunlop Volley is preparing to roll out new directional campaigns for 2011, with a view to reviving its unique brand narrative and connecting with its target market.

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