World Footwear

Leather goods

Michael Kors completes acquisition of Jimmy Choo

Nov 2, 2017 / United States
Under the terms of the transaction, Jimmy Choo shareholders received 230 pence per share with a total transaction value of approximately 1.35 billion US dollars

Good performance for leather footwear in Bangladesh

Oct 17, 2017 / Bangladesh
According to the local Leathergoods and Footwear Association, the leather industry as a whole closed the first quarter achieving 99% of the exports target for the period. Leather footwear surpassed its target

Kenya wants to scrap import duty on raw leather

Oct 13, 2017 / Kenya
The African country plans to remove the duty on raw leather imports. The local authorities aim to promote more addition of value in the local manufacturing process

Double-digit revenue growth for LVMH

Oct 12, 2017 / France
One of the world’s leading luxury products group, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton recorded a 14% increase in revenue for the first nine months of 2017. Organic revenue grew by 12% compared to the similar period in 2016

António, a handmade story

Oct 10, 2017 / Portugal
Two sisters belonging to a 2nd generation of a family of leather goods manufacturers decided to honour their father giving his name to the brand they created. And then a new leather goods brand was born in Portugal

Coach with strong quarter

Aug 16, 2017 / United States
The New York-based design house of modern luxury accessories, closed the year with a 6% sales growth in the last quarter. Coach now expects revenue for fiscal 2018 to increase by 30%

Louis Vuitton with 12% organic revenue growth

Aug 2, 2017 / France
The luxury goods brand has announced first half results. Growth marked the performance of the company in the first six months of the year

Michael Kors to buy Jimmy Choo

Jul 25, 2017 / United States
With the acquisition of the iconic luxury accessories brand, Michael Kors expects to expand its leadership position in the global fashion luxury segment and strengthen future growth opportunities

Hermès with solid growth

Jul 21, 2017 / France
The France-based luxury group announced consolidated revenue of 2.7 billion euros in the first six months of 2017, up by 11% at current exchange rates and by 10% at constant exchange rates. The group recorded solid increase in sales across all geographical areas

Mulberry focus in Japan

Jul 13, 2017 / Japan
The London-based luxury brand has announced plans to launch a joint venture deal with Onward Global Fashion, a Japanese brand

Burberry with 3% increase in sales

Jul 12, 2017 / United Kingdom
The UK-based fashion house has announced a 3% underlying retail revenue growth for the first three months of the fiscal year, compared with the same period last year

Louis Vuitton in talks to open US factory

Jul 7, 2017 / United States
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, one of the leading groups in luxury accessories is working to open a factory in the US, responding to added demand for its iconic products

Bangladesh’s new policy to boost exports

Jun 19, 2017 / Innovation
The local authorities seem to be focusing on new policies to reinforce the leather goods and footwear manufacturers capacity and in that way boost exports

Leather industry in Pakistan calls for duty-free imports

Jun 6, 2017 / Pakistan
The Pakistan Tanners Association (PTA) has called for abolishing customs duty on imports of basic raw materials, believing it will bring down cost of production and boosting competitiveness

Manjerica, deeply inspired by life

Jun 6, 2017 / Portugal
A Portuguese brand of leather goods, characterized by distinctive products, with a wide range of unique combinations of shapes, textures and colors
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