World Footwear

Leather goods

Get ready for a complete event for leather, materials and fashion

Feb 24, 2017 / Hong Kong
Now approaching its 33rd edition APLF will present a complete event integrating leather, components, materials as well as fashion accessories and the latest trends

Fourth quarter growth boosts Ferragamo

Feb 18, 2017 / Italy
The Italy-based luxury brand reported revenue of 1.4 billion euros in 2016, a 1% increase on the previous year at current exchange rates (revenue down by 2% in constant rates)

Hermès overperforming the sector

Feb 9, 2017 / France
The luxury group announced sales up by 7.5% in 2016, despite the difficult context. Hermès consolidated its revenue and passed the 5 billion euros threshold

Tod’s improves performance in the last quarter

Feb 1, 2017 / Italy
Poor performance by the categories Shoes and Leather Goods and Accessories (-3.0% and -10.9%). Revenue grows as driven by Apparel and Other products

Vietnam’s leather sector expects more pressure

Jan 20, 2017 / Vietnam
Estimates point to a single-digit export growth for the sector in 2016, as a result of political instability around the world and strong competition from other Asian footwear exporting countries

Burberry results in line with expectations

Jan 18, 2017 / United Kingdom
Company underlines the 4% increase in retail sales, with confirmation of early results delivered by implemented long-term strategies and efficiency plans

Cavalinho, a passion generation after generation

Jan 9, 2017 / Portugal
A brand with its roots in the north of Portugal and with a history of four decades dedicated to manufacture high quality accessories for men and women

Uzbekistan sets output target for the next four years

Jan 5, 2017 / Uzbekistan
According to the local authorities the Leather and Footwear Industry of Uzbekistan intends to produce output worth 1.68 billion US dollars in the next four years

Belcinto, leather goods with a soul

Dec 29, 2016 / Portugal
The company based in S. João da Madeira, in the north of Portugal, is focused on designing, producing and marketing fashion accessories in superior quality leather, for customers who look for good taste and quality

Topline growth at Mulberry

Dec 15, 2016 / United Kingdom
The UK-based luxury brand has  announced unaudited results for the six months ended on the 30th of September 2016

Declining footwear exports in India

Dec 6, 2016 / India
According to the Council for Leather Exports (CLE), footwear exports reached 1 262.59 million US dollars in the period April-September, the first semester of the fiscal year in that country, showing a drop of 1.81% over the same period last year

Indonesia considers rising tax on leather exports

Nov 29, 2016 / Indonesia
Several local media reported that the government may increase excise taxes on exports of unprocessed and semi-finished leather to restrict sales abroad. A serious matter given the local shortage of such raw material

Michael Kors with disappointing results

Nov 10, 2016 / United States
The New York-based luxury lifestyle brand announced results for the second quarter, ended on the 1st of October, strongly marked by a drop in revenue and net income, despite a very dynamic expansion of its retail stores

Coach maintains guidance

Nov 7, 2016 / United States
The New York-based design house of modern luxury accessories reported first quarter results for the period ended on the 1st of October. Stable sales marked the period

Tod's aims to focus on the digital side after sales' plunge

Nov 5, 2016 / Italy
Luxury group Tod’s announced revenue of 757.7 million euros for the first nine months of 2016, a 3.7% drop from similar period last year
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