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Automation and robotics as a growth engine for the footwear industry
Automation and robotics are shaping the future of footwear manufacturing. Amidst labour shortages and mounting competitive pressures, the sector is transforming the way shoes are produced
New Generation: meet Mariana Monteiro from a.li.ás
Having initially studied Communication Design, Mariana Monteiro transferred to the School of Arts and Design to pursue a more digitally oriented education. She is now in charge of communication at the sustainable shoe brand a.li.ás
From demographics to demand: what lies ahead for the footwear industry
Demographic change, evolving consumer preferences, technological innovation and increasing economic fragmentation are reshaping the global footwear industry, a theme explored at an international conference held under the FAIST Agenda
Portuguese tannery exports gain momentum in 2025
Portuguese tannery exports grew by 5.8% year-on-year up to September 2025, reflecting the recovery in external demand and the ongoing efforts of the sector to modernise production
FAIST project drives modernisation in the Portuguese footwear industry
The FAIST project aims to transform the Portuguese footwear industry by advancing automation, digital manufacturing, and sustainability. It plans to deliver 80 innovations under its 50 million euros investment
Portuguese Footwear Association promotes professional footwear abroad
The expected growth in European defence investment could present an opportunity for the Portuguese footwear industry, which aims to double exports of technical footwear to 100 million euros by 2030
Future of the footwear industry discussed at Porto conference
An international conference dedicated to the future of the Portuguese and European footwear industries was held as part of the FAIST project on the 18th and 19th of November
Portugal maintains export growth trajectory in 2025
Data from the first nine months of the year shows that the Portuguese footwear industry is gaining ground in the main international markets, with year-on-year export increases of 3.8% in volume and 2.1% in value
New Portuguese leather goods brand enters the market
The Portuguese slow luxury brand Via Essenza creates timeless bags in limited editions of 25 per collection. The first creation, the VIA backpack, is available to pre-order from the brand’s official website
Lavoro aims to take a one-third share of the security and defence market by 2030
The Portuguese company that specialises in the production of professional footwear, has set itself the target of producing and marketing a third of the Portuguese security and defence needs by 2030
Conference on the future of footwear in Europe to be held at Porto
A two-day international conference focusing on the challenges and opportunities facing the footwear industry will be held in Porto from the 18th to the 19th of November. The event is organised by APICCAPS and CTCP
Portuguese Shoes launches campaign to promote conscious consumption of footwear
As part of the BioShoes4All project, the new international campaign launched by APICCAPS is promoting the conscious consumption of footwear under the motto “The time to rewrite history”
BioShoes4All achieves an 85% completion rate
The BioShoes4All project, which involves over 70 entities in the Portuguese footwear sector and focuses on developing sustainable solutions, has achieved an 85% completion rate
New Generation: João Marques from Marqsol
João Marques, who has a technology specialisation in management, is the second generation to lead Marqsol, a footwear components company based in Portugal
Global footwear trade: China loses ground, US imports rise in value
Year-to-date Chinese footwear exports are down, while Vietnam and Indonesia have grown. EU exports increased modestly, with Portugal performing better than Spain and Italy. US imports increased in value-
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Footwear Consumer 2030
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