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Italian footwear industry in recovery mode

The Italian footwear industry has consolidated its recovery that began last year, with growth in exports (+21.4% in value) and household spending up (+20.6%) in the first quarter of 2022 according to figures from the trade body, Assocalzaturifici. 

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Tod’s H1 sales up but down on pre-pandemic figures

Sales at footwear and luxury goods brand Tod's grew by almost 60% in the first half of the year thanks to an acceleration in the second quarter, though at constant exchange rates they are still 11% below 2019 pre-coronavirus levels, the Italian fashion group said on September 8.

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Brazilian hide and leather monthly exports continue to rise

Raw hide, semi-processed and finished leather exports from Brazil in June totalled US$119.0 million, up 146.1% compared with the same month in 2020 when US$48.4 million worth was exported. The total is just 0.2% lower than May 2021, when the total was US$119.3 million and similar to June’s figures. China (excluding Hong Kong) remains the main export destination for Brazilian leather.

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Stellantis number one car maker in Europe

Following the merger between Groupe PSA and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and the creation of Stellantis, latest figures published by The Association of Vehicle Logistics show Stellantis was the number one automaker in Europe in the first two months of 2021.

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Simac Tanning Tech exceeds expectations amid market uncertainty

Organisers of the tannery, footwear and finished leather goods machinery show, which was held February 19-21 at Fiera Milano Rho, said it closed with excellent attendance figures which “exceeded expectations”, despite uncertainty prior to the fair caused by repercussions of the coronavirus outbreak and a lack of representatives from the Far East. 

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Eighth successive record year for BMW

Despite a significant increase in upfront expenditure for future mobility, the Germany headquartered automotive Group has reported its best ever financial figures to date for sales volumes, revenues and earnings.

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