This is the belief of Mr. Yves Morin, President of the UITIC, when reflecting about the 20th edition of the International Technical Footwear Congress, taking place in Porto, in May   

Fourth quarter revenue was up by 5% contributing to a 5 billion US dollars full year revenue. After a series of disappointing quarters and several senior management changes, the end of 2017 was brighter   

With a law degree, Maria João Lima felt in love with the family footwear business and is one of the faces of Portuguese-based company Joia Calçado, S.A.
  

The Brazil-based footwear manufacturer has reported net revenue of 3.7 billion reais (1.15 billion US dollars) in 2017, a decrease of 8.2% compared to the previous year   

The US-based company has reported better than expected fourth quarter results, with two digits growth in revenue for the period. Revenue growth in the full year totaled 7%
  

Sonja Bata, footwear collector and philanthropist, founder of Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto, passed away at 91