The US have been the main destination for Brazilian footwear exports in the last 3 decades. Now, Argentina became the number one external market for Brazilian shoes
  

The programme of the 20th UITIC Congress, taking place in Porto from the 16th to the 18th of May, has been announced. Two extra days with factories visits are also planned
  

Polish-based footwear retailer and manufacturer CCC has bought a 100% stake in Romania-based company Shoe Express. Deal amounts to 33 million euros   

Named Dream Assembly, the technology accelerator powered by Farfetch, aims to give selected start-ups the opportunity to join a programme of mentorship and networking. Access to early-stage funding also included   

Founded in 1980, ITAFLEX is a renowned Portuguese-based company, which manufacturers shoe soles and has been supplying the footwear industry for almost 40 years of existence
  

The group's consolidated revenue in the first quarter of 2018 totaled 3 107.8 million euros, up by 27.1% as reported and 36.5% on a comparable basis   

In the first quarter of the year, Puma sales increased by 21.5% currency-adjusted totaling 1 131 million euros (+12.5% reported) with double-digit growth in all regions and product segments