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EU–Mercosur: What Does the Agreement Mean for the Footwear Industry?
The EU–Mercosur trade agreement is now in effect. A new World Footwear study examines the implications of the agreement for companies in the footwear, components, leather goods, and hides and leather sectors
Conexão Origem Sustentável returns for third edition
The Brazilian footwear industry will gather on the 30th of September for the third Conexão Origem Sustentável event, which focuses on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues across the sector's supply chain
Brazilian footwear exports remain under pressure
Brazilian footwear exports continued to decline in August, with falls in both volume and value. Year-to-date figures also remained negative, while imports continued to increase
Azzas 2154 plans split into Arezzo&Co and SOMA
The Brazilian fashion group Arezzo & Co has announced plans to reorganise its businesses into two independent listed companies, Arezzo & Co and Soma. The former is set to concentrate the group’s Shoes & Bags operations
Mandatory footwear labelling deadline draws near in Brazil
Brazilian footwear manufacturers and importers are approaching a key compliance deadline. New mandatory footwear labelling requirements are set to take effect at the start of 2027
Grendene sells its US subsidiary to Canadian group Pajar
The Brazilian company that owns the Ipanema and Melissa brands has signed an agreement to sell its wholly-owned US subsidiary, GGB USA, to the Canadian group Pajar for 3.61 million US dollars
Brazil posts first trade deficit in footwear since 1997
Continued rising imports and declining exports have pushed the Brazilian footwear industry into its first trade deficit in July since records began in 1997
Alpargatas maintains growth in the second quarter
The Brazil-based company that owns Havaianas has reported double-digit sales growth and a significant increase in profitability in the second quarter of the year
Grendene reports lower revenue and profitability in the second quarter
The Brazilian footwear manufacturer has reported a lower revenue and profitability in the second quarter, as challenging consumer conditions took their toll on its domestic business
US imposes 25% tariffs on Brazilian goods, raising concerns in the footwear industry
The US will impose a 25% tariff on several Brazilian goods, including footwear, from the 22nd of July, following a year-long investigation into trade practices the US administration considers to be unfair
Inspiramais closes São Paulo edition
The 34th Inspiramais closed in São Paulo with higher professional attendance, 150 exhibitors and 22 international buyer groups from seven countries, reinforcing its role as a materials platform
Dass Group closes footwear factory in Argentina, lays off 150 workers
After nearly two decades, the Brazilian footwear manufacturer has ended production at its Eldorado plant in Argentina, citing deteriorating market conditions and a loss of competitiveness
Global footwear trade weakens in early 2026
International footwear trade began 2026 under pressure. In the first quarter of the year, most of the main production-based exporters analysed recorded a decline in exports, while several major consumption markets also reduced their imports. The results point to a cautious start to the year for global footwear, although the impact varied substantially across country profiles
Inspiramais to return to São Paulo in July
Focused on innovation, design and sustainability, the event will present new materials while offering research-based guidance to support product development and future collections
US proposes 25% tariff on Brazilian goods, raising concerns in footwear sector
A preliminary US proposal to impose a 25% tariff on Brazilian exports has sparked concern throughout the footwear industry, although this could still be revised before a final decision is made-
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