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Retail Flash: Footwear trails broader retail across key markets
The retail landscape in the Netherlands, France, Spain, Germany, the UK, the US and Japan remains uneven, with the footwear sector often trailing behind broader retail and fashion categories. Fragile consumer confidence, varying pricing power and cautious inventory management continue to weigh on the sector, while stronger digital sales have yet to translate into a broader footwear recovery
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German footwear sales remain subdued in the first half
The footwear market in Germany remained subdued in the first half of 2026, as weaker domestic sales and declining employment continued to put pressure on manufacturers
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