3 April 2018
  
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World
Kenya to create 70 000 jobs in the leather industry
Apr 3, 2018 / Ethiopia
According to Principal Secretary (PS) Betty Maina, Kenya’s government is focused on creating 70 000 jobs in the leather industry by 2022   
 
Trade
Chinese footwear industry generates 123 billion US dollars
Mar 30, 2018 / China
The China Leather Industry Association revealed that, last year, footwear manufacturers generated sales over 120 billion US dollars. This is an increase of 4.4% compared to 2016   
 
Companies
Higher revenue but lower profit for Yue Yuen
Apr 3, 2018 / Hong Kong
The Hong Kong headquartered footwear group Yue Yuen announced revenue of 9.12 billion US dollars in 2017, representing a 7.6% increase year-on-year but profit attributable to owners of the company declined by 2.9%   
 
Companies
Shoe Carnival’s earnings at upper end of guidance
Mar 28, 2018 / United States
Shoe Carnival Inc. reported earnings rising by 30.1% on an adjusted basis, hitting the high end of guidance. Same-store sales dipped by 0.5%   
 
Companies
A'RCOPEDICO’s universal language: comfort
Apr 2, 2018 / Portugal
A'RCOPEDICO is a trademark of Ropar SA Company, with headquarters in Vila do Conde, Portugal. Since 1966 the company has been focusing in an universal language: comfort   
 
Companies
Finish line sales below forecast
Mar 29, 2018 / United States
The Indianapolis-based retail chain pre-announced fourth quarter and full year results.  Same-store sales arrived below guidance   

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