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Highlights
Companies
Ramon Bourscheidt from Usaflex: consumers no longer accept trade-offs
Mar 25, 2026 / Brazil
In today’s interview, we spoke to Ramon Bourscheidt, Export Manager at Usaflex, a Brazilian premium comfort footwear company. Among other topics, we discussed how consumers' expectations of footwear have evolved, and how these expectations vary across different regions of the world

Trade
Chinese leather sectors contract in 2025
Mar 26, 2026 / China
China’s leather sector experienced a broad downturn in 2025, recording declines in revenue and trade activity. This reflects the ongoing pressure on the global supply chain

Companies
Stella Holdings reports full-year results, outlines next three-year plan
Mar 25, 2026 / Hong Kong
The Hong Kong-based group reported modest revenue growth but lower profits in 2025 amid production inefficiencies and tariff pressures. It also unveiled a new three-year plan to promote long-term growth

World
Portuguese Shoes featured in Nespresso campaign with Dua Lipa
Mar 30, 2026 / Portugal
Portuguese footwear takes centre stage in Nespresso’s latest campaign with Dua Lipa, showcasing a design created in collaboration with Portugal's footwear industry and designer Willy Chavarria

Companies
Grendene posts mixed results in 2025
Mar 26, 2026 / Brazil
The Brazilian owner of the brands Melissa and Ipanema reported mixed results for 2025. Although gross revenue increased, profits fell amid declining volumes and a challenging macroeconomic backdrop

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