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Primark to invest 40 million euros in Portugal

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’...

Business

Portuguese footwear industry looks to be an alternative to Italy

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...

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Short circuit fashion: Portugal Fashion is on the right track

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...