The Portuguese footwear, components, leather goods manufacturers association (APICCAPS), which represents the footwear industry in the country, is looking to invest 600 million euros in the industry by 2030 with a focus on innovation, sustainability, worker skills and international growth. “This is our largest investment ever. We believe that we...
May 15, 2025
International value fashion and lifestyle retailer Primark is ramping up expansion plans in Portugal with a 40-million-euro investment in the country. In a statement, Primark said it plans to open four new stores in four new cities, alongside extending its Colombo store in Lisbon, creating more than 500 new jobs. The plans coincide with Primark’...
Jun 20, 2024
Portugal is looking to become a “strong alternative to Italy” for the footwear industry after announcing it will invest 600 million euros into the sector over the next few years. According to international consultancy EY Parthenon’s study, ‘The Footwear Industry’s Path to Luxury,’ Portugal could become a key player in the luxury footwear sector...
Jun 13, 2024
From 14 to 18 March 2023, Portugal Fashion in Porto organised its 52nd fashion week. Its mission? To bring together a successful local industry and local and international designers onto one podium, in a convergent short circuit dynamic. "The challenge of Portugal Fashion is to promote our national brands, especially the young ones, and to...
Mar 24, 2023