Global Brands Showing Interest in Ethiopian Shoe IndustryJanuary 28, 2017 - Ethiopian shoemakers are propping up business relationships with renowned international brands that are eyeing to source bulks of shipments from Ethiopia, according to the Reporter. According to Wondu, some 10 manufacturers have joined hands to supply footwear products mainly destined for the US. To that effect, Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed recently with US souring brands. Bethlehem told The Reporter that Made by Ethiopia is currently ushering in the Ethiopia footwear industry into the global market by focusing on promotional activities to help the country become one of the major sourcing nations in the footwear and leather market. She also said that so far, Aldo, Wolverine, Caleres, Under Armor, Li&Fung, Sears, RLF, RG Barry, Zara, and Global Brands Group have shown interest to source from Ethiopia.

Source: Ethiopian News January 28, 2017 22:44 UTC