Despite economic gloom , one Portuguese company is expanding its export market . Shoemaking , one of country 's most traditional industries , is mapping out a new direction . Some are discovering new ways to gain employment , such as adopting Anglo - Saxon names . It 's a business proving its value , with employment in the industry growing 6 % a year .
Despite economic gloom , one Portuguese industry is expanding its export market . Shoemaking , one of country 's most traditional industries , is mapping out a new future . Some are discovering new ways to gain traction , such as adopting Anglo-Saxon names . It 's a strategy proving its value , with exports in the industry growing 6 % a year .