17 October 2017
  
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Trade
Good performance for leather footwear in Bangladesh
Oct 17, 2017 / Bangladesh
According to the local Leathergoods and Footwear Association, the leather industry as a whole closed the first quarter achieving 99% of the exports target for the period. Leather footwear surpassed its target
  
 
World
New training programme on Luxury Footwear Manufacturing
Oct 10, 2017 / CEC
The Erasmus+ High-End Shoe project partners presented the main project outcomes and outputs, namely the Luxury Footwear Manufacturing Technician profile and corresponding training programme   
 
World
Minimum wage in Cambodia increases 180% in six years
Oct 13, 2017 / Cambodia
Trade union representatives, government officials and footwear and garment workers in Cambodia have agreed on an increase in the minimum monthly wage for next year. In just six years labor costs have increased significantly in the country   
 
Trade
Kenya wants to scrap import duty on raw leather
Oct 13, 2017 / Kenya
The African country plans to remove the duty on raw leather imports. The local authorities aim to promote more addition of value in the local manufacturing process   
 
Companies
Double-digit revenue growth for LVMH
Oct 12, 2017 / France
One of the world’s leading luxury products group, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton recorded a 14% increase in revenue for the first nine months of 2017. Organic revenue grew by 12% compared to the similar period in 2016   
 
Companies
Pratik, fashion and comfort get together
Oct 11, 2017 / Portugal
Pratik is a Portuguese footwear brand focused on producing fashionable and comfortable shoes, which are constantly recognized by their superior quality   

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