World Footwear

Leather

Birkin authorizes Hermès to continue using her name

Sep 11, 2015 / France
The France-based company reiterated its commitment to the ethical treatment of crocodiles in its partner farms. Actress Jane Birkin satisfied with the company's efforts

Bradco celebrates 10 successful years

Sep 7, 2015 / Portugal
A sophisticated company, producing bracelets for watches, which has been focusing on its constant technological evolution, in the optimization of working methods and in the modernization of its production

Nine West acquires former Canadian licensee

Aug 26, 2015 / Canada
The Canadian stores, owned until now by Toronto-based Sherson Group (licensee of the brand) were sold to the American owner of Nine West’s brand

Prada's net revenue up by 4%

Aug 7, 2015 / Italy
Results announced for the first half dominated by growth in Europe and Japan, which compensated the continued weakness in the Asia-Pacific region

Drop in Brazilian leather exports

Aug 3, 2015 / Brazil
The Centre for the Brazilian Tanning Industry (CICB) has announced the figures for international trade during the first semester of the year, marked by a decline in exports

Josefinas launches line Women for Women

Aug 3, 2015 / Portugal
The Portuguese brand announced the launch of a new line of ballet flats honoring the feminine friendship while having solidarity objectives

Get to know Macosmi

Jul 27, 2015 / Portugal
In business since 1997, Macosmi is a good example of the reinvention process operated by the Portuguese footwear industry main players

Solid sales growth at Hermès

Jul 24, 2015 / France
French-based company announced sales increase by 21% at current rates and 9% at constant rates. The group’s consolidated turnover for the first semester totaled 2 299 million euros

Leather footwear exports with dynamic growth in India

Jul 17, 2015 / India
According to the Council for Leather Exports (CLE) leather footwear exports reached 2 277.5 million US dollars in the first eleven months of the fiscal year, growing 11.9% from similar period in the previous year

Footwear exports in Pakistan return to growing path

Jul 14, 2015 / Pakistan
In the first eleven months of the year, Pakistan registered sales abroad of 12.74 million pairs of shoes, declining 10.92%. Value of exports was up by 11.90% reaching 120.34 million US dollars

Spanish footwear exports up by 18.4%

Jul 7, 2015 /
The footwear industry in Spain registered another record in exports during the first three months of the current financial year. FICE announced the relevant numbers for the quarter

Zambia’s leather sector with new investment

Jul 7, 2015 / Zambia
COMESA-LLPI was granted 400 000 US dollars to support the growth of the leather sector in four of their member countries

Get to know Elenco

Jul 7, 2015 / Portugal
A company with almost four decades of existence focused in producing high quality handbags, where the passion and dedication of two generations stands out


European Fashion and Creative Industries gathered

Jul 6, 2015 / Europe
Commissioner Biénkowska hosted the first Forum on Fashion and High-End industries to discuss initiatives developed to support these industries and to identify future joint actions

US footwear industry satisfied with the AGOA renewal

Jul 4, 2015 / United States
The House of Representatives passed a renewal of the African Growth & Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade preference program in June (397 votes against 32)
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