Alpargatas, the company behind Havaianas, has undergone significant changes to stabilize its business. Under new CEO Liel Miranda, who joined in February 2024, the firm has cut costs and trimmed its product portfolio. Miranda acknowledges that work remains, stating, “Alpargatas is no longer in crisis, but the turnaround is not complete.” The second quarter results […]
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