Brazil
Grendene gets off to a positive start in 2025
The owner of the Melissa and Ipanema brands posted a positive performance in the first quarter, driven by strong foreign market sales. The company is monitoring the situation with US tariffs, looking for new opportunities
Abicalçados celebrates its 42nd anniversary
Representing a sector with over 5 000 factories and directly employing around 300 000 people throughout Brazil, the Brazilian Footwear Industries Association (Abicalçados) celebrated its 42nd anniversary in April
Brazilian footwear exports rise in the first quarter
Brazilian footwear exports grew in volume and value in the first quarter of the year, but Abicalçados fears a slowdown in this trend in the coming months due to the volatile global environment
Retail and business organisations express concern over Trump’s new tariffs
Retail and business organisations from the US and around the world have voiced their concerns over President Donald Trump’s announcement of new tariffs. Read some of these reactions
Brazilian footwear exports benefit from the strong dollar at the start of the year
The Brazilian footwear industry showed positive export performance in volume and value between January and February, benefiting from the strength of the dollar against the real
Robust fourth quarter for Grendene
The Brazilian owner of the Melissa and Ipanema brands ended the year 2024 with a strong quarterly performance in terms of revenue, operating performance and profitability
Strong full year 2024 for Alpargatas
The Brazilian company, which owns the Havaianas and Rothy’s brands, has reported a strong fiscal 2024, with significant increases in net sales and profitability
Rising domestic demand drives footwear production in Brazil
Footwear production increased by 3.5% last year, as compared to 2023, driven by rising domestic demand. Growth could have been higher without the “invasion” of imported shoes, says Abicalçados
More than 7 000 visitors expected at the next edition of Inspiramais
The next edition of Brazil’s leading event for the launch of materials for the footwear, clothing, upholstery, furniture and jewellery industries returns to Porto Alegre on the 21st and 22nd of January
Strong 2024 for the Brazilian leather industry
Brazil’s leather exports increased by 12.5% year-on-year to 1.26 billion USD in 2024, according to the CICB, which also highlighted advances in compliance, traceability and customs barriers
Brazilian Forum highlights Life Cycle Assessment in the leather industry
The 2025 CICB Sustainability Forum, held during Fimec in Novo Hamburgo in March 2025, will gather experts to discuss Life Cycle Assessment's role in shaping sustainable practices in the leather sector
Challenges loom for the Brazilian footwear industry in 2025
With tax reform and trade protection as priorities, Brazil's footwear industry expects pressing challenges in 2025, including payroll tax changes, high interest rates and import competition
EU and Mercosur conclude free trade negotiations
Last Friday, the European Union and the Mercosur bloc agreed on the much-delayed free trade agreement. The deal is now subject to approval by the Council and Parliament
Brazilian footwear industry eyes recovery despite growing trade pressures
The Brazilian footwear industry is expected to surpass pre-pandemic production levels in 2025. However, rising low-cost competition from imports poses challenges to local manufacturers
Alpargatas reports continued growth in 2024
Havaianas' performance in Brazil, with increased volumes and improved margins, and Rothy's revenue growth of 29% in the third quarter of 2024, compared to last year, anchors Alpargatas' growth-
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