Agra’s footwear industry came together on June 2, 2026, at Holiday Inn, Agra, for a focused session on the India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and the emerging regulatory framework that will shape the future of exports to Europe. As part of its ongoing efforts to facilitate industry dialogue and knowledge-sharing, Shoes & Accessories magazine, led […]
President Trump’s latest executive order slaps new customs tariffs on all products entering the U.S. from August 7 onwards. While most countries face an additional 10–30% on top of existing duties, the European Union seems to have tiptoed through with relatively minor damage. Under the order, EU exports will not see cumulative tariffs. Instead, products that already […]
Date: June 30, 2025 The Agra Footwear Manufacturers & Exporters Chamber (AFMEC) has announced the appointment of Shri Gopal Gupta as its new President—a move expected to invigorate the region’s footwear industry with renewed vision and strategic momentum. A respected figure in Agra’s manufacturing and export circles, Gopal Gupta brings with him decades of experience, having played a pivotal […]
Bangladesh as a sourcing destination for brands From 12–14 October 2023, the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Dhaka will open its doors to host the 4th Bangladesh Leather Footwear & Leathergoods International Sourcing Show (BLLISS-2023). Organized in partnership with Leathergoods And Footwear Manufacturers & Exporters Association of Bangladesh (LFMEAB) and Ministry of Commerce, Government of the People’s […]
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