Brazil
Havaianas sold for 1.1 billion US dollars
Alpargatas, the Brazilian parent company of the popular flip-flop brand has been involved in a new transaction in less than two years. The deal reached 3.5 billion reais, or 1.1 billion US dollars
Alpargatas might be sold again
J&F Investimentos, the controlling shareholder of the Brazil-based casual footwear manufacturer, might be negotiating to sell Alpargatas
How Havaianas became a valuable and global brand
Havaianas, a Brazilian footwear company, can be an inspiration for many footwear entrepreneurs who are looking out for ideas and opportunities to be successful in their business
How different heels boosted the sales of a footwear brand
Design can be a great way for footwear companies and entrepreneurs to create a highly-differentiated product and standing out from the competition. Milaalovers is a Brazilian brand that has been thriving in the market due to their innovative heels
There will be no space for those who position themselves ignoring sustainability
At least this is the belief of José Fernando Bello, Executive Chairman of the Centre for the Brazilian Tanning Industry (CICB), who discussed the pressing issues of the tanning industry with the worldfootwear.com
Footwear exports slowdown in Brazil
According to the Brazilian Shoe Manufacturers Association (Abicalçados), the country’s footwear exports slowed down in the first three months of the year. From January to March, 31 million pairs were sold abroad, generating 259 million US dollars
Solid performance by Alpargatas
The Brazil-based footwear manufacturer, known by its casual footwear, announced sales of 1.21 billion euros in 2016 (+0.4%). Profit with double digit growth rate (+30.8%)
Brazilian footwear exports grow by 5%
According to the Brazilian Shoe Manufacturers Association (Abicalçados) in February, footwear exports totaled 9.16 million pairs, generating 81.54 million US dollars, down by 6.8% in volume, but growing by 5% in value
Double-digit export growth for Brazilian components
According to Assintecal, exports of the By Brasil Components and Chemicals project increased by 23%, reaching 269.4 million US dollars
Brazilian exports recover in the final stretch of 2016
Despite the unfavorable performance in the domestic market, 2016 closed with a positive note on the exports side. With a favorable exchange rate for most of the year, footwear exports grew by 1.7% in volume and 4% in value
Heitor Klein (Abicalçados): We are concerned about the protectionism in the region
The words are from Heitor Klein, Executive President of Abicalçados, the Brazilian Shoe Manufacturers Association, who shared with us some of his views on the Brazilian footwear industry’s current performance and future expectations
Brazilian exports on the red
According to data analysed by wordfootwear.com Brazilian footwear exports in the first semester were down by 2.7% in terms of value, but registered a 3.3% increase in terms of volume, compared to the same period in 2015-
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