World Footwear

Leather

French leather sector with 11% growth on exports

Apr 5, 2016 / France
Exports across the French leather sector, taking all products into account, grew by 11% in 2015, generating a total of 9.3 billion euros

Kenya to promote investments in the leather industry

Mar 29, 2016 / Kenya
The African country plans to promote investment initiatives for its leather industry in order to boost local production

Exports of hides and skins with slight recovery in Brazil

Mar 9, 2016 / Brazil
The Centre for the Brazilian Tanning Industry (CICB) has announced the figures for international trade during the month of February. After closing the year with declining exports, the industry shows some recovery signs

Coach’s net sales up by 4%

Jan 27, 2016 / United States
The New York-based design house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands announced its second quarter results

New funding for Zimbabwe’s leather industry

Jan 3, 2016 / Zimbabwe
The African Development Bank approved a new project for the country's beef and leather value chain

Russia bans exports of semi-finished leather

Dec 4, 2015 / Russian Federation
The measure will be in place for the period running from the 30th of November to the 30th of May 2016

The increasing value of green and responsible labels

Nov 6, 2015 / Portugal
The study Footwear Consumer 2030 predicts that in the next 15 years sustainability issues will raise new questions for brands and businesses, especially as public scrutiny tends to intensify

Hermès launches online platform focused on men

Sep 16, 2015 / France
The French-based luxury fashion house launched a new male-orientated online platform. The website Le MANifeste D'Hermès will focus on taking the brand to its male consumers

Birkin authorizes Hermès to continue using her name

Sep 11, 2015 / France
The France-based company reiterated its commitment to the ethical treatment of crocodiles in its partner farms. Actress Jane Birkin satisfied with the company's efforts

Bradco celebrates 10 successful years

Sep 7, 2015 / Portugal
A sophisticated company, producing bracelets for watches, which has been focusing on its constant technological evolution, in the optimization of working methods and in the modernization of its production

Nine West acquires former Canadian licensee

Aug 26, 2015 / Canada
The Canadian stores, owned until now by Toronto-based Sherson Group (licensee of the brand) were sold to the American owner of Nine West’s brand

Prada's net revenue up by 4%

Aug 7, 2015 / Italy
Results announced for the first half dominated by growth in Europe and Japan, which compensated the continued weakness in the Asia-Pacific region

Drop in Brazilian leather exports

Aug 3, 2015 / Brazil
The Centre for the Brazilian Tanning Industry (CICB) has announced the figures for international trade during the first semester of the year, marked by a decline in exports

Josefinas launches line Women for Women

Aug 3, 2015 / Portugal
The Portuguese brand announced the launch of a new line of ballet flats honoring the feminine friendship while having solidarity objectives

Get to know Macosmi

Jul 27, 2015 / Portugal
In business since 1997, Macosmi is a good example of the reinvention process operated by the Portuguese footwear industry main players
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