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LEATHER & FOOTWEAR HIVE Q3 – Available now !

The Leather and Footwear Hive Q3 2025 Edition is Published. Every edition of Leather & Footwear HIVE is a journey through ideas, people, and transformations…

Key news and Highlights of Leather and Footwear Sector

Leather Industry Changemaker Awards 2025

Footwear Exchange and ASK Trade & Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd. are proud to present the Leather Industry Changemaker Awards 2025, Bangladesh’s first awards platform dedicated to…

Latest Export Data: 2025-26(July-October)

Leather & Leather Products Lead Export Growth in October Bangladesh’s leather and footwear exports continued their recovery in October FY25–26, posting a 9.7% year-on-year growth,…

Automation & AI: The New Era of Footwear Quality

Every year, the second Thursday of November is celebrated globally as World Quality Day—a moment dedicated to highlighting the importance of quality in products, services,…

7 Key Tips for Freshers Entering the Leather & Footwear Sector

Starting a career in the leather and footwear sector can be exciting yet challenging. These tips will help freshers build the right skills, connections, and…

Latest Export Data: 2025-26(July-Aug)

Footwear Sub-Segment Declines in August, Dragging Overall Leather & Footwear Sector! Bangladesh’s leather and footwear exports for FY 25–26 (Jul–Aug) show a mixed picture. While…

Feb102025

Industry News

LETS’B Election Special Bulletin

Nov252024

Industry News Uncategorized

BIDA Chief Invites China-Based Manufacturers to Invest in Bangladesh

In light of recent post-election developments in the United States, which signal significant increases in tariffs and duties for China-based manufacturers, the Bangladesh Investment Development…

Nov212024

Interviews Investment Video

Bangladesh: A Rising Investment Destination with Strong Growth and Opportunities

_________________________________________________________________ Mr. Shah Mohammad Mahboob – Executive Member (Additional Secretary), BIDA Leather & Footwear TALK _________________________________________________________________ Bangladesh is rapidly emerging as a key destination for…

Oct292024

News & Views

BATA GROUP PARTNERS WITH LEATHER WORKING GROUP TO DRIVE SUSTAINABLE LEATHER SUPPLY CHAIN PRACTICES

As part of Bata Group’s dedication to establishing a responsible leather supply chain, reflecting its commitment to sustainability, conscientiousness, and responsibility, it has recently announced…

Oct292024

Career News & Views

My5

“Clear Rejection is better than Fake Promise” -Quazi Salahuddin Mahmud All career paths come with pros and cons, everyone knows that. But when anyone know…

Oct282024

News & Views

ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT FOR LEATHERTECH BANGLADESH 2024

The floor is set to welcome visitors and exhibitors for showcasing cutting edge technology, innovative materials, sustainable chemicals and accessories on Leather, Footwear and Leather goods…

Key news and Highlights of Leather and Footwear Sector

Apex Footwear Ltd. (Unit-2) has become the first local footwear manufacturer in Bangladesh to achieve and sustain an “A” grade in the BSCI audit. Initially…

The Most Notable Career Comebacks Of 2025- Forbes

Careers can collapse quickly—but they can also rebound. This year’s most notable career comebacks show how business leaders, public figures, and cultural icons have attempted…

Latest Export Data: Snapshot: YTD December 2025

𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 +𝟐.𝟔% 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐘𝐓𝐃; 𝐃𝐞𝐜 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐝, 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞. Bangladesh’s leather and footwear exports posted modest growth of 2.6% year-on-year during July–December FY25–26,…

2026 trends for business: Seven LBS faculty consider what the coming year is likely to hold and what this means for policymakers and leaders

If 2025 confirmed anything for the global leather and footwear industry, it is that uncertainty is no longer temporary – it is structural. From supply…

Dec152025

The Footprint | December 2025

Leather Industry Changemaker Awards 2025

The Leather Industry Changemaker Awards 2025, organized by Footwear Exchange in collaboration with ASK Trade & Exhibitions, celebrated Bangladesh’s first dedicated platform to honor excellence,…

Dec152025

The Footprint | December 2025

Latest Export Data: 2025-26(July-November)

📊 Leather & Footwear Export Update – November 2025 Leather Footwear & Products Continue to Drive Growth Bangladesh’s leather and footwear sector maintained steady momentum…

Dec152025

The Footprint | December 2025

Year in a review-Footwear Exchange 2025

The year 2025 has been a dynamic and transformative period for Footwear Exchange. With a strong focus on knowledge-research, sector engagement, and industry development, the…

Oct142025

Luxury in Leather: Top 7 Iconic Bags for World Luxury Day

World Luxury Day, celebrated on 8 October, honors craftsmanship, artistry, and entrepreneurship across the luxury sector. High-end leather goods are at the heart of this…

Oct142025

Key news and Highlights of Leather and Footwear Sector

Oct132025

Shoe Midsole Stiffness and Its Effect on the Achilles Tendon

The stiffness of a shoe’s midsole—the layer between the insole and outsole—has a direct effect on the forces transmitted to the Achilles tendon during movement.…

Oct132025

Latest Export Data: 2025-26(July-September)

Leather & Leather Products Pull Ahead as Footwear Slows Down in September. Bangladesh’s leather sector continues to prove its resilience — but the story for…

Oct132025

Beyond Waste: Celebrating World Sustainability Day through Leather Recycling

Every year, World Sustainability Day—observed on the last Wednesday of October—reminds us that a truly sustainable future depends on how well we manage the materials…

Decathlon Strengthens Local Strategy with New Country Director Appointment

Decathlon Appoints First Bangladeshi Country Director – A Milestone for Local Leadership Decathlon has appointed Sayef Ahmed as the new Country Director for Decathlon Bangladesh,…

LEATHER & FOOTWEAR HIVE Q2 – Available now !

Our 6th issue of Leather & Footwear HIVE, themed: “Bangladesh Leather – Beyond the Surface” 🐾, is out now! This edition invites readers to take…

Bangladesh Kicks Off FY2025-26 with Explosive Growth in Leather & Footwear Exports

Bangladesh’s leather & footwear exports kick off FY 2025-26 with a bang! 💥 According to EPB’s provisional data, exports in July 2025 reached $178.8 million,…

Crafted by Hand: 50 Tools That Shape the World of Leather

Honoring the Hands Behind Leather Every stitch tells a story. Every cut reveals a craft. National Leathercraft Day, observed on August 15, pays tribute to…

Revised U.S. Tariff: A Mixed Bag for Bangladesh’s Leather & Footwear Sector

The United States has officially implemented its adjusted tariff list effective from 1st August 2025, placing Bangladesh under a 20% duty for leather and footwear…

Key news and Highlights of Leather and Footwear Sector

Candidate-Friendly Hiring: Best Practices for Employers

In today’s competitive job market, much attention is given to candidates—what to include in a CV, how to perform in interviews, and what skills employers…

A new Fair-Trade Organization

Trade has, so far, proved ineffective in solving the major problems faced by most nations. However, the answer to the injustices of the existing trade…

IULTCS Announces Vice-President and 2025 Merit Award Winner

Dr. Giancarlo Lovato (Italy) Dr. Patricia Casey (Argentina) About IULTCS The International Union of Leather Technologists and Chemists Societies, a world-wide organization of professional societies,…

Small Leather Products, Big Export Potential: Business Ideas for beginners

Worlds Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Day is on June 27,so the spotlight falls on an overlooked opportunity: small-scale leather businesses with global potential.…

Leather and Footwear Sector: Key News Highlights — June 2025

Latest Export Data: Footwear Drives Export Growth in June export

Leather & Footwear Export Insight — FY 2024–25 (July ’24–June ’25) ✅Overall Performance Total Exports: $1,667.66 million, +15% growth compared to the previous fiscal year.…

Leather and Land: World Environment Day Calls for an Industry Reckoning

Each year on June 5, the world comes together to observe World Environment Day, the United Nations’ largest platform for environmental outreach. In 2025, the…

Shaping a Career in Leather Engineering

For students passionate about science, engineering, and the growing world of sustainable fashion and manufacturing, leather engineering offers a rewarding and specialized career. After completing…

Protest Against Rawhide Export Decision

A wave of protest has swept across the leather sector following the government’s decision to allow rawhide exports during Eid-ul-Azha 2025. Key industry bodies have…

Rawhide Price Update 2025

Eid-ul-Azha 2025 Rawhide Price Update – Bangladesh government Raises Rates The government of Bangladesh has increased rawhide prices for Eid-ul-Adha 2025, aiming to ensure better…

Curing: Temporary Preservation of Raw Hides and Skins

Eid-ul-Adha is not only a sacred religious occasion but also the single most significant annual event for Bangladesh’s leather sector. Millions of animals are sacrificed…

Key news and Highlights of Leather and Footwear Sector

Media Coverage of the Roundtable Discussion: “Bangladesh Leather – Beyond the Surface”

The roundtable discussion organized by Footwear Exchange on World Leather Day 2025 drew meaningful attention from both national and international media, emphasizing its relevance and…

Latest Export Data: April Export Jump Driven by Strong Leather Footwear Performance

Leather Footwear Roared in April, Lifting Sectoral Export Growth of Bangladesh April marked a strong month for the leather sector, with overall positive growth, led…

Footwear Exchange Campus Ambassador Orientation 2025: Shaping Future Industry Leaders

On the occasion of World Leather Day 2025, we proudly launched the Footwear Exchange Campus Ambassador Orientation Program — a milestone initiative to connect young…

LEATHER & FOOTWEAR HIVE Q1, 2025 – Available now!

The Leather and Footwear Hive Q1 2025 Edition is now Published! We’re proud to announce the release of the Q1 2025 edition of Leather &…

Losing the Next Generation: Why Young Talent Is Turning Away from Leather and Footwear Sector

Joining a footwear and leather products factory is more than just starting a job—it’s the beginning of a journey which opens the door to learning…

World Leather Day 2025 Roundtable: A Call for Visibility, Unity, and Responsibility

To commemorate World Leather Day 2025; Footwear Exchange hosted a dynamic roundtable discussion titled: “Bangladesh Leather – Beyond the Surface ” on 26th April held…

Workers Should Not Be the Easy Scapegoats for Cost Cutting Amid Tariff Pressure

The recent tariff policies announced by the United States have caused a significant stir in the global apparel and leather goods market. While the economic…

Apr122025

All Sub Segments Up: March delivers a boost in Bangladesh’s Leather & Footwear Exports

Positive Signs for Bangladesh’s Leather & Footwear Exports in March! All sub-segments of leather and footwear exports from Bangladesh showed positive growth in March, giving…

CAMPUS AMBASSADOR 2025

We are thrilled to introduce the Top 14 Campus Ambassadors for 2025! These talented and passionate individuals will represent our brand, drive engagement, and inspire…

CMEVA Sole Manufacturing Process: Precision and Quality in Footwear

CMEVA (Compression Molded EVA) soles are widely used in the footwear industry due to their lightweight, comfortable, and durable properties. The production process involves several…

Remembering Syed Manzur Elahi: A Visionary Leader in Bangladesh’s Leather & Footwear Industry

We mourn the passing of Syed Manzur Elahi, a pioneering entrepreneur and a pillar of Bangladesh’s leather and footwear industry. As the Chairman of Apex…

Kaluhati Shoe Village: Thriving Alongside Footwear Brands to Meet Festival Demand

Eid is a time of heightened demand for footwear in Bangladesh, as consumers flock to stores and markets to purchase new shoes for the festive…

Eid Campaign 2025: Festive Deals & Exclusive Offers from Leading Footwear Brands

Leading footwear brands have introduced their Eid Campaign 2025, featuring exclusive discounts, cashback offers, and special promotions. Leta’s have a look enhance the festive mood.…

Bangladesh Leather & Footwear Business Survey 2025: Comprehensive Report Coming Soon

Footwear Exchange conducted a research survey among key stakeholders of the Bangladesh leather and footwear industry to assess the current business landscape. Titled the Bangladesh…

LETS B Election 2025-2028: Official Results and the Next Leadership Chapter

Mohammad Ali Bappi has been elected as the President and Md. Majedul Haque Majed as the General Secretary in the triennial (2025-28) election of the…

How to guarantee stability and homogeneity of ‘inside shoe length’

While we choose a shoe or try a shoe in fact when the shoe is finally checked in the production line, the outer dimension (such…

Bangladesh Tanners Association Election 2025-2026

Congratulations to the Newly Elected Leaders of Bangladesh Tanners Association (BTA) for 2025-2026 Footwear Exchange extends heartfelt congratulations to the newly elected office bearers and…

Bangladesh’s Leather & Footwear Exports Cross $1 Billion – A Milestone with Challenges Ahead

Bangladesh’s Leather & Footwear industry – exports have surpassed $1 billion, showcasing significant growth and global competitiveness! But while this achievement is commendable, the journey…

Mar72025

Women Labor Force in Bangladesh’s Leather and Footwear Industry

As the world observes International Women’s Day on March 8, it is essential to recognize the growing role of women in Bangladesh’s workforce. Women’s participation…

Feb112025

Latest Export Data: Footwear Exports Surge, Leather Goods Struggle

According to the Export Promotion Bureau of the Government of Bangladesh, Jul – Jan of fiscal 2024-2025, total leather and footwear exports reached 987.12 million…

India’s “UNION BUDGET 2025” to make Leather & Footwear Industry on the Rise: What Challenge is waiting for Bangladesh

India’s Union Budget 2025, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, 2025, has introduced game-changing policies for the leather and footwear industry. These…

Latest Highlights: Key News in the Leather, Footwear & Allied Sector

BATA Bangladesh has received ‘Corporate HR Excellence Award 2024’ by the Federation of Bangladesh Human Resource Organizations acknowledging its outstanding contributions to human resources management.…

Navigating 2025: The Challenges Ahead for the Leather, Footwear and Allied Industries

As we enter 2025, the leather, footwear, and allied industries in Bangladesh face a series of pressing challenges. From political uncertainty surrounding the upcoming elections…

Leather and Footwear Hive Q4 2024 is out now

The Q4 edition of our quarterly magazine Leather and Footwear Hive is out now! Stay tuned for exclusive insights and contact us to get your…

New Payment Terms Offer Relief for Importers in Footwear & Leather Sectors

The payment period for importing raw materials and agricultural inputs has been extended from 180 days to 360 days, offering greater flexibility in managing working…

Jan292025

Career

CAMPUS AMBASSADOR PROGRAM 2025

PROGRAM STRUCTURESTRAININGThe core program comprises 5 module. Each module will have a 2-3 hours interactive live video training, delivered every 2 months. The structure is…

Nov102024

News & Views

GEN Z

HOW TO LEAD GEN Z IN WORK The generation born between 1996 to 2010 is expected to overtake Baby Boomers in the full-time workforce. They…

STANDARD AND CERTIFICATION SYSTEMS FOR TANNING INDUSTRY WORLDWIDE

Adopting standards and certification systems helps the leather industry to ensure compliance with relevant criteria and acknowledge good industry practice. Different standards and certification systems…

Oct242024

Magazine

RIFF LEATHER LTD

LONE TANNER OF CHATTOGRAM, SURVIVES ITS STYLE RIFF LEATHER LIMITED, is a 100% export-oriented crust and finished leather manufacturer in Bangladesh, residing in Chattogram the…

Bandits Assault [Final] [Draga]

Overview Bandits Assault is an RPG. You play as Rachel, a female bandit who lives in a camp with other bandits. The action takes place…

Uncategorized

DISTANCE QUALITY MANAGEMENT (DQM)- A NEW NORMAL FOR NOW & FUTURE

Emerging from the Pandemic to business in the “New Normal”, the main challenge become to know, how the end customer has changed & what they…

Data Intelligence

WHERE BANGLADESH LEATHER, FOOTWEAR AND LEATHER GOODS EXPORT INDUSTRY LOCATED?

Leather Industry Segment The major leather production hub of Bangladesh has been in Dhaka, moved from Hazaribagh to the industrial park in Savar. The Hazaribagh…

Technical

ELEMENTS TO ENSURE DURABLE SEAM FOR FOOTWEAR AND LEATHER PRODUCTS

Stitching is a complex process that allows to join two layers of material by passing through a needle and thread. The seam joining of two…

Data Intelligence

BANGLADESH EXPORT JUL 20- FEB 21 UPDATE

LEATHER II LEATHER PRODUCTS II FOOTWEAR (All Data Source: Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), Bangladesh)

History

SHOES BEHIND MICHAEL JACKSON’S FAMOUS ANTI-GRAVITY DANCE MOVE

There may have lot of controversy and speculation due to Michael Jackson’s changing appearance, relationship, behavior and lifestyle but there is no doubt that Michael…

Leaders Insight

IN COVERSATION WITH

Md. Mizanur Rahman was born in 1973 in Babuganj, Barishal. He has completed his master in Physics from Chattogram University. Aer completing his education, he…

BANGLADESH FOOTWEAR INDUSTRY AT CROSS ROADS

Efficiency

GEMBA WALK: A VERY EASY AND EFFECTIVE LEAN TOOL FOR EVERYDAY USAGE

What is GEMBA and GEMBA walk? Gemba (or genba “現場”) : a Japanese word meaning “the real place”. : It’s where value creation happens, but…

Meet My Store

DR. MARK & VINCA

A SHOE BRAND OF NAZMA KHATUN’S KUSHUM KALI SHOE FACTORY If you knew Kushum Kali Shoes Factory already, a small local shoes factory who even…

Apr52021

Insight

BANGLADESH FOOTWEAR INDUSTRY AT CROSS ROADS

BANGLADESH FOOTWEAR INDUSTRY AT CROSS ROADS angladesh footwear industry is at an X crossroads and the next 2 years will define if Bangladesh can taste…

Apr52021

Insight

THE FUTURE OF BANGLADESH LEATHER & NON-LEATHER FOOTWEAR:

efore initiating the topic of footwear and the ‘S’ curve, it’s important to go through the memory lane of leather industry of Bangladesh. What has…

Apr52021

Manufacturing

FORTUNE & PREMIER: SHOES EXPORTER FROM SOUTHERN BANGLADESH

Aiming for rural development, women empowerment and to get strategically shipping advantage, Fortune Shoes is located its state-of-the-art facility at the heart of Barisal city…

Career

My5

Five Principles that I follow in my life by Mir Asadur Rahman All career paths come with pros and cons, everyone know that. But when…

Research Report

LEATHER: OFTEN COPIED, NEVER EQUALLED

Recently a study was published in MDPI – A pioneer in scholarly open access publishing, Based in Basel, Switzerland named Comparison of the Technical Performance…

A new beginning….

What you have in your hands is the very first issue of a brand-new magazine of ‘Footwear Exchange’. Congratulations! It is with great pleasure that…

Bata donated over one million shoes during pandemic

Bata’s commitment to health care workers, community organizations, volunteers and their families during this pandemic is stronger than ever. Last year Bata made a commitment…

Footwear exports worldwide fell by 17 billion dollars (31.1%) in the first semester of 2020

World Footwear published 1st Semester 2020 report of International Footwear Trade: The Impact of the Pandemic. This report describes the evolution of footwear trade worldwide…

Industry News

APEX has been awarded the Most Loved Brand Award 2020 by BBF

To inspire brands of the country, Bangladesh Brand Forum hase been honoring the most loved brands through Best Brand Award for the last 12 years.…

LWG releases a new version of the Leather Manufacturer Audit Protocol – P7.0

The Leather Working Group’s flagship environmental certification is evolving, with the release of an updated auditing standard for leather manufacturers, featuring more robust criteria and…

Industry News

LETSB amended its constitution for electoral reform

Leather Engineers and Technologists Society, Bangladesh (LETSB) is none other than the bonafide organization of Leather, Footwear and Leather Products Engineers / Technologists in Bangladesh,…

Industry News

Apex opens its first international outlet in Nepal

opens its first international outlet in Nepal. Apex Footwear, the leading Bangladeshi footwear manufacturer, retailer and exporter, has launched its first international outlet, finding…

Industry News

LightCastle and COEL published ‘Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Leather and Footwear SMEs’ report

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’…

Industry News

The 129th Canton Fair will be held online between April 15 to 24

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…

Mar122021

News & Views

Jul-Feb 20-21 export report of Leather, Leather Product and Allied sector of Bangladesh

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…

Feb82021

News & Views

Jul-Jan 20-21 export report of Leather, leather product and allied sector of Bangladesh

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…

Jan272021

How Bangladesh can attract Big5 and others for shoes?

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…

Jan182021

Why Big5 don’t buy shoes from Bangladesh?

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…

Jan152021

Education

How you can make your industrial training effective?

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…

Jan132021

Footwear Price race – An (im)possible competition for Bangladesh

(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…

Jan52021

News & Views

Jul-Dec 2020 export report of Leather, leather product and allied sector of Bangladesh

According to export promotion bureau report for Bangladesh Leather, footwear and allied sector Jul-Dec 2020 export; leather, leather product and leather footwear slowly minimizing gap…

Jan52021

Defining competitive advantage of Bangladesh for FOOTWEAR INDUSTRY

Chapter: Flying geese of ‘FOOTWEAR’ Let’s start with an explanation of this interesting theory of ‘Flying geese paradigm’ (Japanese: FifliffMa Hepburn: GankO keitai-ron); a theory…

Dec52020

News & Views

Jul-Nov 2020 export report of Leather, leather product and allied sector of Bangladesh

According to export promotion bureau report for Bangladesh Leather, footwear and allied sector Jul-Nov 2020 export; leather, leather product and leather footwear slowly minimizing gap…

Nov222020

News & Views

LWG offering remote audit as temporary solution

LWG can now offer a temporary solution for when travel restrictions exist and there is no auditor present in the same country as the leather manufacturer wishing…

Nov222020

Sustainability

Understanding Sustainability tools (part 2): LCA (Life Cycle Analysis/Assessment)

Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) is one of the most complete and rigorous scientific tools for measuring a product’s environmental impact. In other word, A Life…

Nov222020

Supply Chain

Supply Chain Risk Management in Leather Sector of Bangladesh (Part 2)

Categories of Risk Risk Category Description Financial risk Risk Associated with financial loss Operational risk Risk associated with organizational strategy or affecting organization at strategic…

Nov172020

Career

CAMPUS AMBASSADOR PROGRAM 2021

PROGRAM DETAILS DELEGATE PROFILE This learning program has been specifically designed to develop the abilities of selected Footwear Exchange’s Campus Ambassador Program. PROGRAM STRUCTURESTRAININGThe core…

Nov132020

Supply Chain

Supply Chain Risk Management in Leather Sector of Bangladesh (part 1)

Leather sector supply chain is complex and dynamic. Increasing product complexity, out-sourcing and globalization in leather sector of Bangladesh are the reasons that have enhanced…

Nov132020

Sustainability

Understanding Sustainability tools (part 1): HIGG Index

The HIGG Index is a set of tools that allows brands, retailers and companies of any dimension – at all stages of their sustainability journey…

Nov82020

Supply Chain

Commercial Negotiation In Leather Sector Of Bangladesh (Part 2)

Understanding BATNA & ZOPA BATNA is an acronym that stands for Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement. It is defined as the most advantageous alternative…

Nov32020

News & Views

Bangladesh leather sector still struggling to recover 1st wave covid damages whereas 2nd covid hit is coming

Bangladesh Leather, footwear and allied sector steadily coming back track. According to recent report of Export Promotion Bureau total export for the sector is 228.69M…

Oct312020

Sustainability

Leather and Sustainability, No Contradiction

A circular, regenerative process versus A linear, polluting process It is so simple … the difference between a circular, regenerative process versus a linear, polluting process. It describes a core difference…

Oct302020

Supply Chain

Commercial Negotiation In Leather Sector Of Bangladesh (Part 1)

Regardless of the industry, sector or function Commercial Negotiation is a key skill for Procurement & Supply chain professionals. Procurement & Supply chain professionals may…

Campus Ambassador

What is Campus Ambassador program? Campus Ambassadors are Footwear Exchange’s informal position to students is not working from office and purely task-based assignment as per…

Oct232020

Supply Chain

Ethical & Responsible Sourcing in Leather Industry of Bangladesh-part 2

Human rights Human rights are the statutory ways in which individuals expect to and should be treated The Universal Declaration of Human Rights – the…

Oct232020

Career

STRAM – effective way to set SMART goal

SMART goal setting is most practiced goal setting process. Everybody knows what SMART stand is. S – Specific / Simple / Sensible Goals that are…

Oct232020

Design

10 Eco-design Strategy for the Footwear Industry

Climate change and sustainability are the topics of the day. The climate change is a real problem that affects the worldwide population and needs to…

Oct162020

Supply Chain

Ethical & Responsible Sourcing in Leather Industry of Bangladesh-Part 1

The leather industry has been identified as a priority sector of Bangladesh based on its considerable growth and investment potential. Bangladesh has major advantages in…

Oct162020

Investment

Incentives packages for Bangladesh Leather and Footwear sector investment

General Incentives The following have been updated as per Finance Act 2020. Tax exemption A business in Bangladesh can enjoy tax exemption on a…

Oct42020

Media News Archive

বাংলাদেশের পাদুকা শিল্প সংকুচিত হচ্ছে কি

বাংলাদেশের পাদুকা শিল্প সংকুচিত হচ্ছে কিসাইদ শাহীন তৈরি পোশাকের পরই রফতানিতে সম্ভাবনাময় খাত হিসেবে দেখা দিয়েছিল চামড়াজাত পণ্য পাদুকা। কয়েক বছর ধরে রফতানিতে ধারাবাহিক প্রবৃদ্ধি…

Sep282020

Manufacturing

7 LEAN manufacturing misconception in Bangladesh footwear, leather and allied industry

THE LEAN is an approach based on thoroughly evaluating any design, manufacturing, distribution, and customer service processes to find what doing rightly and remove or…

Post Covid-19 Impact on Footwear Export Industry

Sep182020

Heritage

Bata Shoe Museum- world’s largest and greatest of its kind

Being the shoe lovers, one of the first attraction that me and my wife visited, was the Bata shoe museum Located in Toronto when we…

News & Views

China share of world footwear exports has fallen 7 percentage points since 2010

China was the source for almost two out of every three pairs of shoes exported in 2019. However, its market share has been steadily declining…

News & Views

Europe increased its export share by 2.6 percentage points between 2010 and 2019

Some 15 billion pairs, or 62% of all footwear produced, were exported in 2019. Unsurprisingly, Asia is the origin of most of these exports with…

News & Views

North American keep highest 5.6 pairs per capita footwear consumption

Nonetheless, there are still important geographic differences in consumption patterns: per capita footwear consumption varies between 1.6 pairs in Africa and 5.6 pairs in North…

News & Views

Asia’s share of consumption accounts more than half of all shoes in the world

Nonetheless, there are still important geographic differences in consumption patterns: per capita footwear consumption varies between 1.6 pairs in Africa and 5.6 pairs in North…

News & Views

Almost 9 out of every 10 pairs of shoes are manufactured in Asia

The footwear industry is strongly concentrated in Asia where almost 9 out of every 10 pairs of shoes are manufactured. Asia slightly reinforced its dominance…

News & Views

24.3 billion pairs of shoes produced in 2019

Footwear production worldwide has increased by 21.2% since 2010 at an average yearly growth rate of 2.2%. In 2019 the industry slowed down, growing only…

News & Views

Leather Goods Market Size Worth $629.65 Billion By 2025 | CAGR 5.4%

The global leather goods market size is expected to reach USD 629.65 billion expanding at a CAGR of 5.4% by 2025, according to a new report by…

News & Views

Global children’s footwear market seen up annual 4% to 2024

The global market for children’s footwear is expected to grow by $8.65 billion between 2020 and 2024, representing an average annual increase of almost 4…

News & Views

Brazilian shoe production seen falling up to 29% in volume this year

Brazil’s footwear production could fall by between 21.0 and 29.2 percent this year to 643.4-717.5 million pairs due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic,…

New Normal and Technology Adaption: What It Mean for Manufacturing Industry

Stimulus incentive packages declared by Bangladesh Govt., relaxed foreign exchange policy

Impact of Covid-19 pandemic on business and career in Leather, Footwear and allied industry – industry leader perspective.

Uncategorized

Supply Chain Challenges of Bangladeshi Footwear industries

I have read an article named ‘The New Supply Chain Challenge: Risk Management in a Global Economy’ by FM global through internet and try to…

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UNCERTAINTY: why Bangladesh can’t outperform to China or Vietnam in footwear manufacturing

Due to my job responsibility, lot of time I need to discuss with different people from Bangladesh footwear industry – from investor to top/mid management.…

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Note to new investors: who want to invest Bangladesh footwear industry

I met some people who want to invest on footwear manufacturing, and they are new investor. They believe it is not saturated yet like garments…

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Bangladesh footwear: 10 actions to kill Speed & flexibility challenges

Recent market surveyed showed that speed (lead-time) and flexibility (adapting changes) become more important than low cost for world footwear retailer and manufacturers in order…