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Labour shortages hold back Colombian footwear

Published: January 6, 2023

Despite a good result in 2022, labour shortages are expected to hold back the footwear industry in 2023, according to the Colombian Association of Footwear, Leather and Leather Goods (ACICAM).

Colombian footwear industry suffers huge losses

Published: March 10, 2021

Colombia suffered the worst economic crisis in history in 2020 as a result of Covid-19. The Colombian Association of Footwear, Leather and Leather Goods (ACICAM) has shared how the footwear industry is coping.

500 exhibitors at Colombia’s IFLS + EICI

Published: February 6, 2020

The International Footwear, Leather, Leather Goods, Supplies and Technology Fair (IFLS + EICI) takes place in Bogotà, Colombia, February 4 - 6. Most exhibiting companies, which include a large segment of the leather sector, are from Colombia but some overseas exhibitors are also to be present, particularly from Brazil.

Fimec organisers partner with Colombia’s ACICAM

Published: September 10, 2019

The collaboration is aimed at strengthening their mutual relationship and boosting the number of visitors from Colombia at the 2020 edition of Fimec.

Currency devaluation to boost Colombian leather exports

Published: February 4, 2016

The Colombian Association of Leather and Leather Goods (ACICAM) has announced it will profit from the devaluation of the Colombian Peso against the dollar to increase exports from the sector.