World Footwear

Leather goods

Coach’s results in line with expectations

May 5, 2017 / United States
The New York-based design house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands, reported sales decline of 4% on a reported basis and 3% on a constant currency basis. Net earnings were up slightly

Marta Ponti continues to set standards

May 2, 2017 / Portugal
A brand of leather accessories produced in Portugal, with decades of valuable know how and experience, which is seen as a reference within the industry

Strong sales growth posted by Hermès

Apr 27, 2017 / France
The French-based luxury group announced strong sales growth in the first quarter (+14%), as a result of a strong momentum registered across all geographic areas

APLF visitors and participants benefit from a wide range of services

Apr 19, 2017 / Hong Kong
The latest edition of the APLF Leather & Materials+ and Fashion Access took place from the 29th of March to the 31st of March at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

New campaign for the Portuguese leather goods

Apr 18, 2017 / Portugal
Quality and good taste. Tradition and know-how. These are the foundations of the new Portuguese Leather Goods campaign promoted by APICCAPS, with the support of the Compete 2020 Program

Prada’s revenue slips 10%

Apr 17, 2017 / Italy
The Italy-based group announced the results for financial year 2016. Decrease in sales marked the year

Signs of optimism from APLF Leather & Materials+ and Fashion Access

Apr 12, 2017 / Hong Kong
A reference for the leather sector and usually seen as a barometer for the global performance of this industry, the APLF Leather and Materials+ trade fair closed with a sense of moderate optimism about the future

Joshua Schulman new President & CEO of Coach brand

Apr 6, 2017 / United States
The New York design house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands announced the appointment of Joshua Schulman as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Coach brand, effective from the 5th of June 5 onwards

Leather goods industry in India worried with raw materials supply

Apr 4, 2017 / India
Action has been taken to close illegal slaughterhouses. The leather goods industry is worried that a “blanket ban” could hit supplies and raise prices

Leather industry in Pakistan must focus on technology

Mar 31, 2017 / Pakistan
This was defended by the Leather Working Group during a seminar dedicated to the industry in Pakistan

Ferragamo focus on 4 strategic growth drivers

Mar 23, 2017 / Italy
The Italy-based luxury brand presented the action plan of the new management. Ferragamo aims for significant improvements in terms of turnover and sales growth by focusing on 4 main strategic growth drivers

Hermès revenue passes the 5 billion euros mark

Mar 22, 2017 / France
The group announced consolidated revenue for 2016 of 5.202 million euros, up by 7.5% (current exchange rates). Net profit increased by 13%, totaling 1.100 million euros

Leather, leather goods and footwear as Product of the Year in Bangladesh

Mar 6, 2017 / Bangladesh
The nomination was announced by the country’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The authorities have set an ambitious aim for the Leather industry’s exports earnings

Get ready for a complete event for leather, materials and fashion

Feb 24, 2017 / Hong Kong
Now approaching its 33rd edition APLF will present a complete event integrating leather, components, materials as well as fashion accessories and the latest trends

Fourth quarter growth boosts Ferragamo

Feb 18, 2017 / Italy
The Italy-based luxury brand reported revenue of 1.4 billion euros in 2016, a 1% increase on the previous year at current exchange rates (revenue down by 2% in constant rates)
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