Brazil
Heitor Klein (Abicalçados): We are concerned about the protectionism in the region
The words are from Heitor Klein, Executive President of Abicalçados, the Brazilian Shoe Manufacturers Association, who shared with us some of his views on the Brazilian footwear industry’s current performance and future expectations
Brazilian exports on the red
According to data analysed by wordfootwear.com Brazilian footwear exports in the first semester were down by 2.7% in terms of value, but registered a 3.3% increase in terms of volume, compared to the same period in 2015
Special exhibition celebrates 17 years of the National Footwear Museum
The show aims to honor two great names in the history of footwear in Novo Hamburgo, Brazil
Unpredictable close of the year for Brazilian exports
In October Brazilian exports increased both in terms of volume and vale, but currency instability continues to impact the Brazilian trade flows
Program Footwear Components by Brasil with 34% exports growth
The joint initiative by Assintecal and Apex-Brazil, aimed at strengthening the sector’s exports, has closed the first nine months of the year with dynamic growth
Brazilian footwear industry worried with protectionism in the region
Representatives from the Brazilian Shoe Manufacturers Association (Abicalçados) have met with the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Services to discuss some of the concerns regarding trade with some neighbor countries
Brazilian exports of footwear components with 40% increase
According to Assintecal, the Brazilian Association of Companies of Components for Leather, Footwear and Manufactured Goods, sales abroad increased in the month of August contributing to the overall increase in the current financial year
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%)-
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