Brazil

Growth of Brazilian exports driven by US market

Dec 17, 2019 / Brazil

Between January and November this year 104.2 million pairs of shoes were exported by Brazil, resulting in revenue of 886.3 million US dollars. The US market continues to grow

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Brazil's first mission to Peru evaluated as positive

Nov 21, 2019 / Brazil

This was confirmed by Abicalçados, the Brazilian Footwear Industry Association. This first trade mission to Peru took place in mid-November

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Alpargatas’ net revenue up by 11.4%

Nov 12, 2019 / Brazil

Alpargatas’ net revenue topped 1 billion Brazilian Reais in the third quarter, up by 11.4% on a year-on-year basis

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Zero Grau prepares new edition

Nov 8, 2019 / Brazil

The Brazilian fair announced increased space for the next edition. Zero Grau is also offering parallel information with an aim to strength attraction

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Grendene: net profit up by 48%

Nov 6, 2019 / Brazil

The Brazil-based footwear group announced third quarter results with growth of 48.4% in net income, compared to similar period in 2018

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Grendene with management moves

Oct 31, 2019 / Brazil

The moves follow the decision of Mr. Francisco Olinto Velo Schmitt to resign from Chief Administrative and Financial Officer and Chief Investor Relations Officer

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Arezzo sets a deal to distribute Vans in Brazil

Oct 25, 2019 / Brazil

VF entered in a deal with Arezzo & Co. to handle Vans' suppliers, logistics, distribution, franchising, e-commerce and store expansion in Brazil

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Brazil: footwear production expected to grow 3% in 2019

Oct 21, 2019 / Brazil

Driven by the increase in shipments throughout the year, footwear production should grow 3% in 2019. The forecast was presented at an event recently held in Novo Hamburgo (Brazil)

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Umbro extends South America license

Oct 15, 2019 / South America

The owner of the brand, Iconix Brands Group, has announced a ten-year extension of Umbro’s licensing agreement with long-time partner Grupo Dass

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US is the main destination of Brazilian footwear exports

Oct 10, 2019 / Brazil

According to data prepared by the Brazilian Footwear Industries Association (Abicalçados), 9.47 million pairs were shipped in August, 7.4% more than in the same month of 2018

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Francal Ablac Show announced

Oct 9, 2019 / Brazil

Francal and Ablac teamed up with an aim to stimulate the footwear market and unite the entire production chain

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Brazil grows exports to the US

Sep 11, 2019 / Brazil

According to Abicalçados 9.47 million pairs of Brazilian shoes were sold abroad in August, 7.4% more than in the same month of 2018. The US is the main destination for Brazilian exports

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Haroldo Ferreira takes over Abicalçados Executive Presidency

Aug 7, 2019 / Brazil

He is taking on the Abicalçados Presidency from Heitor Klein, who served the Brazilain Association for more than 27 years and who will continue linked to them as a Consultant

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Alpargatas downsizes business in Argentina

Jul 25, 2019 / Argentina

The Brazil-based footwear manufacturer sold its operations in Argentina. The amount of the deal should amount to roughly 3.3 million euros (14 million Brazilian reais)

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CEC: getting close to free access to Mercosur

Jul 23, 2019 / CEC

European footwear companies can start counting down to export their leather shoes to Mercosur countries free of import duties. Luís Onofre, CEC's President, comments the agreement