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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
Portuguese Footwear Association highlights sustainability challenge at Brussels event
If the European footwear sector is to address the growing environmental impact of consumption, it must accelerate its transition to circularity. This was the key message of a conference organised by APICCAPS in Brussels as part of the BioShoes4All project
Portuguese footwear industry received at the United Nations
At a United Nations session in New York, the Portuguese footwear industry emphasised its continued investment in innovation, sustainability, and technological development
New York event explores Portugal’s role in premium footwear manufacturing
Portugal’s growing importance in global footwear sourcing was the focus of a New York event on the 27th of May, which was attended by representatives from Reformation, Coach, Kate Spade New York, Revolve, Rag & Bone and Proenza Schouler
Portuguese Shoes campaign receives award
The Portuguese footwear industry’s international campaign, “Time to Rewrite History”, which was developed as part of the BioShoes4All project, has won an award at The One Club for Creativity
FAIST Voices: meet MIND
Under the FAIST project, the Portuguese company MIND is leveraging its industrial CAD/CAM expertise to create product development, smart technologies and organisational and management tools focused on the footwear and related sectors
APICCAPS welcomes talents from leading international universities
The Portuguese Footwear Association is set to welcome students from the London College of Fashion and the Fashion Institute of Technology in June as part of an initiative to strengthen ties between the industry and the academia
FAIST Voices: meet Rodiro
With the support of the software company Mind, the Portuguese footwear manufacturer Rodiro has been developing its design products and manufacturing processes as part of the FAIST project
Portuguese footwear industry heads to Brussels to promote debate on reindustrialisation
The Portuguese footwear sector will travel to Brussels on the 16th of June to advocate for a reindustrialisation of Europe that is based on innovation, sustainability, and local production
FAIST Voices: meet Tecmacal
Part of the FAIST consortium, Tecmacal is developing new equipment solutions to improve automation, process control and added value in footwear manufacturing
New Generation: meet Rafael Henriques, Lidarco
With experience in Management and Banking, Rafael Henriques represents the third generation leading Lidarco, a cutting and stitching company based in Oliveira de Azeméis
FAIST Voices: meet DCSI PRO
Part of the FAIST consortium, DCSI PRO is developing automation, robotics and digital solutions to support the technological transformation of footwear production
Alameda Turquesa arrives at The Devil Wears Prada
The Portuguese luxury brand Alameda Turquesa has reached a new milestone, with its handbags featuring in the film The Devil Wears Prada 2. This appearance further strengthens the brand’s international presence
Eject relaunches brand with new international focus
The Portuguese footwear brand Eject is returning to the market with the launch of its Spring/Summer 2026 REBORN collection. This marks a new phase for the company
Lemon Jelly unveils first knit shoe
The Portuguese brand Lemon Jelly has just expanded its portfolio with the launch of the LJ GLYDE, its first knitted shoe designed for spring and an active lifestyle-
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