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Events generated US$116.5 million for Brazilian footwear

Published: January 10, 2023

International industry events in 2022 have generated US$116.5 million for Brazilian footwear companies, reports the Brazilian Footwear Industries Association (Abicalçados).

Abicalçados opens U.S. dropshipping project

Published: July 14, 2022

The Brazilian Footwear Industry Association (Abicalçados) has announced enrolment for a dropshipping mentorship project focused on the North American market.

Recruitment: Advisor (m/f/d) Regional Leather Value Chains promotion

Published: August 9, 2021

As a federal enterprise, GIZ supports the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. For our operations in Gaborone/Botswana, we are looking for an Advisor (m/f/d) Regional Leather Value Chains promotion.

Leather Naturally seeks new Management Board member

Published: February 5, 2021

Leather Naturally is looking for a Promotion Team Leader for its Management Board, who will be responsible for the promotion of the association and its mission.

India sets up Development Council for Footwear and Leather Industry

Published: September 17, 2020

The Indian government is reported to have set up a 25-member Development Council for the Footwear and Leather Industry.

Bangladesh’s leather exports decline in fiscal 2018-19

Published: August 5, 2019

Struggling to attract new investment, the rise of leather alternatives, the poor management of the Savar Tannery Zone and the U.S.-China trade war are also said to impact the overall performance of Bangladesh’s leather sector.

New Board members elected at French ‘Leather Pole’

Published: July 4, 2018

Established three years ago in Millau, southern French region of Occitanie, the ‘Pôle cuir’, which is comprised of 19 leather businesses, has elected a new Board.

Mexican footwear seeks U.S. expansion

Published: June 20, 2018

Supported by the Chamber for the Footwear Industry of the Guanajuato State (CICEG) and Cofoce, a decentralised institution of the State of Guanajuato for the promotion of international commerce, the Mexican footwear sector seeks expansion in the U.S. market.

TFL to contribute to Ethiopia’s leather industry development

Published: February 1, 2018

Yasuhisa Nakamura, TFL Japan Managing Director, has been appointed as ‘expert’ to help develop the Ethiopian leather Industry through the ‘Industrial Promotion Project’, a bilateral technical cooperation between the Japan International Cooperation Agency and Ethiopia's Ministry of Trade.

Leather exporters concerned with demonetisation

Published: November 21, 2016

India’s Commerce and Industry Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, is meeting export promotion councils and other sector representatives today, November 21, to discuss the impact of the Modi Government demonetisation scheme.