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 . And with the Portuguese economy expected to shrink by 2.3 % this year , industries like this are more than just examples of innovation -- they are the glue holding a fragmented economy together . 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 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 .