The World Footwear Yearbook 2019 has been published by APICCAPS. Access the main highlights of the industry and read through 84 country profiles with statistics updated to 2018   

The average household spent about 120 Singaporean dollars a month on clothing and footwear, down from about 160 Singaporean dollars in the 2012/2013 period. Data comes from a Government survey   

The designer and marketer of fashion footwear and accessories announced that it has completed the acquisition of privately held Greats Brand, Inc. footwear brand specializing in premium sneakers made in Italy   

The Canada-based group's bagless initiative encourage customers to opt for an eco-designed shoebox. According to Aldo this will allow saving thousands of trees each year   

Portugal exports 113 million euros in leather goods and saddlery. Since 2010, exports of this industry have increased by 250%   

He is taking on the Abicalçados Presidency from Heitor Klein, who served the Brazilain Association for more than 27 years and who will continue linked to them as a Consultant