opens its first international outlet in Nepal. Apex Footwear, the leading Bangladeshi footwear manufacturer, retailer and exporter, has launched its first international outlet, finding its niche in Kathmandu, the capital of the Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal. Apex Footwear is conducting market studies in Sri Lanka and Bhutan in order to open outlets.
LightCastle Partner, in association with Centre of Excellence for Leather Skill Bangladesh Limited (COEL) published ‘ Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Leather and Footwear SMEs’ report. To gauge the impact of the pandemic on leather product and processing factories, LightCastle conducted a survey on 30 factories in the Bhairab and Kishorgonj area during July, 2020. …
The 129th China Import and Export Fair will be held online between April 15 and 24. Continuing to hold the 129th session online will consolidate the gains in the prevention and control of the COVID-19 epidemic, as well as social and economic development. The Fair will further play its role as a platform for all-round…
According to export promotion bureau report for Bangladesh Leather, footwear and allied sector, February 2021 can consider as recovery month for leather and leather product segment. At the same, this is very tough month for other footwear segment. As per report Jul-Feb20-21 export, Leather export still 12.87% negative growth compare to last year. Leather product…
According to export promotion bureau report for Bangladesh Leather, footwear and allied sector, January 2021 reportedly tough month. Year started with a bad result for all sub-sector except leather footwear. As per report Jul-Jan 20-21 export, Leather export still 18.22% negative growth compare to last year. Leather product 9.83% negative growth. Leather footwear minimizing gap…
So, how do we break this LOOP OF FRUSTRATION? One of the most difficult questions to be answered. And, probably my answer will not be a complete one; but I am convinced, it will not be far from the one needed in field for our promising sector today. By the way, ‘It’s Easier to do…
As soon as we start talking about BANGLADESH FOOTWEAR industry, we start with a long list of personal, professional and industrial problems, mostly personal; Long hours at low pay Unpleasant ambience with inferior conduct Dumb boss and his dumbest politics Shipment pressure and godly buyer and many more… I am going to use a technique…
Industrial training in the field of engineering and technology is an integral part of the curriculum as it is considered to be the first job experience for a ‘would-be professional.’ As a trainee in industry, students get a hands-on approach in work life and can put their theoretical knowledge to practice and realize their actual potential.…
(The whole article is prepared based on a $10 sports shoes (Factory Price) retailed $50) This time, let’s start with some quick practical case from the perspective of price, CASE1: If a purchaser is asking you to be competitive by 10% from his existing source, that means he is asking you to reduce the LOH…
IN THE REPORT Sectoral Highlight Leather export report Leather Products export report Leather Footwear export report Others footwear export report Sector HIGHLIGHT Second quarter (Q2) of 2020-2021 Bangladesh Leather, footwear and allied sector overall struggling, -2% negative compare last year Q2 and -9% compare to strategic target of Q2. This quarter, overall leather segment (leather,…