Brazil
Brazil launches Future Footwear
The main entities of the Brazilian leather-footwear chain launched a new program aimed at the creation of new business models, new products and new production processes
Brazilian leather exports continue upward trajectory
The analysis was carried out by the Department of Commercial Intelligence at CICB (Centre for the Brazilian Tanning Industry) following a report from the Department of Foreign Trade from the Ministry of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade (MDIC)
Brazilian exports on the red
According to data released by Abicalçados, footwear exports were down by 4.7% in value terms in the first five months of 2016, compared to similar period last year. In May, exports decline both in quantity and value
Francal opens with Fashion industry conference
This year the Brazilian trade fair has chosen a different format to welcome the industry to the event and has organised a panel to discuss the current state of the art in the fashion industry
Grendene with 2 digits decline in revenue
The Brazil-based company closed the first quarter of 2016 with declining net revenue (-10.5%). Despite that, net profit for the period managed to consolidate the position from similar period in 2015 (+4.2%)
Brazilian leather exports increase
According to the Centre for the Brazilian Tanning Industry 15.946 million square meters of leather were exported in April, resulting in growth of 2.3%, in comparison to hides traded in April 2015
Brazilian components sector optimistic
Assintecal, the association representing the sector, has announced 6% growth in exports in the first quarter of the year
Brazilian Footwear identifies targets for next two years
This incentive program aimed at footwear exports and developed by Abicalçados and Apex-Brazil is renewed every two years since its implementation in 2000
Brazilian footwear exports recover ground but are still below expectations
According to data released by Abicalçados, footwear exports were down by 6.1% in the first quarter of 2016, compared to similar period last year. Notwithstanding, in March a recovery was registered
Exports of hides and skins with slight recovery in Brazil
The Centre for the Brazilian Tanning Industry (CICB) has announced the figures for international trade during the month of February. After closing the year with declining exports, the industry shows some recovery signs
Grendene with net profit increase despite decline in sales
The Brazil-based company closed 2015 with declining net sales (-1.4%). Despite that, net profit for the period presented a two digits growth rate (+22.1%)
Anti-dumping duty extended in Brazil
As communicated by the Ministry of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade (MDIC), from the 2nd of March onwards the surcharge applied to footwear imported from China will be 10.22 US dollars per pair
Footwear exports recover in Brazil
According to data released by the Brazilian Shoe Manufacturers Association, footwear exports registered an increase of 60% in December in comparison with the previous month. This recovery resulted in a minor reduction of the global figures for the 2015 external trade figures
Brazilian footwear exports grew in November
According to data released by the Brazilian Shoe Manufacturers Association, footwear exports registered an increase of 4.7% in November in comparison with the previous month. From January to November, sales abroad declined by 11.3% compared to similar period last year
44% stake in Alpargatas sold for over 720 million US dollars
Camargo Corrêa S.A. confirmed the business is going ahead. J&F Investimentos SA is taking over control of the Havaianas flip-flops maker. The deal involves 2.7 billion reais (roughly 720 million US dollars)-
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