Highlights | | | | Trade Indian exports go up Jan 2, 2019 / India The country's exports of leather, leather products and footwear have increased by 5.25% (value in rupee) during the period April-October as compared to similar period last year | | | | | | World Leather industry in Pakistan asks for Government action Dec 27, 2018 / Pakistan The Pakistan Leather Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PLGMEA) has expressed concerns over the steep decline in leather-related exports in a meeting with Finance Minister and the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) | | | | | | Trade Mixed feelings in the Italian footwear industry Dec 31, 2018 / Italy In the first eight months of the current year, exports of Italian footwear increased by 3.7% in value. Nevertheless, a survey conducted for the local Association indicates a drop in production | | | | | | Companies Capri Holdings completes acquisition of Versace Jan 2, 2019 / United Kingdom Capri Holdings Limited, a global fashion luxury group, announced it has changed its name from Michael Kors Holdings Limited, and from today its New York Stock Exchange ticker symbol will be CPRI. The company also confirmed it has completed the acquisition of Versace | | | | | | Companies Strong results by Wolverine Dec 31, 2018 / United States The Michigan-based footwear giant reported a strong set of results for the third quarter of the current fiscal year. Wolverine decided to raise the full-year earnings outlook | | | | | | Companies ICC invests 2 million euros to double production Dec 28, 2018 / Portugal Portuguese footwear company ICC, specialized in the production of professional footwear, is investing two million euros in its facilities with the goal of doubling production | | | | | | Companies Shoe Carnival: sales increase by 4.5% Dec 26, 2018 / United States US-based footwear retailer Shoe Carnival reported third quarter financial results with comparable store sales increasing by 4.5%. Company raised the oulook for the 2018 Fiscal Year results | | | | | | | Next Events | | | | | | Jan 3-Jan 4, 2019 | Long Beach, California- United States | | | Jan 6-Jan 8, 2019 | New York- United States | | | Jan 6-Jan 8, 2019 | New York- United States | | | Jan 8-Jan 11, 2019 | Florence- Italy | | | Jan 9-Jan 10, 2019 | Edison, New Jersey- United States | | | Jan 11-Jan 14, 2019 | Denver- United States | | | | | More News | | | Companies | | Dec 28, 2018 | | | | Companies | | Dec 26, 2018 | | | | Companies | | Dec 27, 2018 | | | | |