Dates for the 20th UITIC Congress announced




	28 March 2017

Highlights

		World Dates for the 20th UITIC Congress announced Mar 28, 2017 / Portugal The next edition of the Congress of the International Union of Shoe Industry Technicians (UITIC) will take place in Porto from the 16th to the 18th of May 2018



		Companies 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



		Companies Liago celebrates 30th anniversary Mar 22, 2017 / Portugal The Portugal-based footwear company has just celebrated three decades of existence with its eyes set on the future. Liago announced it will reinforce the commitment to its own brand by giving it a global dimension



		Companies 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



		Companies Solid performance by Alpargatas Mar 23, 2017 / Brazil 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%)



		Companies Shoe Carnival results in line with expectations Mar 24, 2017 / United States The US-based footwear retailer has announced net sales of 1.0 billion US dollars in 2016, reflecting growth of 2%. Adjusted net income totaled 25.7 million US dollars



		Trade Seventh consecutive year of growth for Portuguese footwear exports Mar 21, 2017 / Portugal Sales to foreign markets have grown again in 2016 and reached another historical maximum. Portugal now exports more than 95% of its footwear production to more than 150 countries