
20 February 2026
Highlights
Organizations
Edvin Prençe, President of ProEksport: towards a more value-added footwear industry in Albania
Jan 20, 2026 / Albania
We spoke to Edvin Prençe, President of ProEksport, the official representative body for Albania’s clothing and footwear industry. Among other topics, we discussed ProEksport’s role in the country, the importance of multi-country partnerships and the current state and future of the sector in Albania

World
Majority of EU countries approve the Mercosur trade deal
Jan 14, 2026 / European Union
A qualified majority of EU states have given the green light for the bloc to sign its largest free trade agreement with the South American bloc Mercosur, 25 years after negotiations began

Companies
Saks Global files for Chapter 11 protection
Jan 15, 2026 / United States
Saks Global, the owner of Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, has filed for bankruptcy protection while it works to reduce its substantial debt

Companies
Emily in Paris features accessories made in Portugal
Jan 19, 2026 / Portugal
The Hana handbag by Portuguese brand Alameda Turquesa appears in the international hit series Emily in Paris, whose fifth season has already premiered on Netflix

Companies
Birkenstock forecasts strong first quarter sales despite external headwinds
Jan 14, 2026 / Germany
Despite the impact of a weaker US dollar, the Germany-based footwear company has reported strong preliminary sales figures for the final months of 2025

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