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Digital Product Creation: The New Frontier in Footwear Manufacturing
The global footwear industry is undergoing a profound digital transformation. The shift from physical development to digital workflows - known as Digital Product Creation (DPC) - is redefining how shoes are designed, tested, and manufactured, blending traditional craftsmanship with technological precision
HSG completes acquisition of majority stake in Golden Goose
HSG has completed its acquisition of a majority stake in Golden Goose, with Temasek and True Light Capital investing as minority shareholders. Permira will also remain a strategic minority investor
ECOSTEP to deliver the first tailored ecodesign framework for the European footwear industry
The European footwear sector has taken another step towards a sustainable transition with the launch of ECOSTEP, a four-year Horizon project that aims to establish a comprehensive ecodesign framework for footwear
Global footwear trade weakens in early 2026
International footwear trade began 2026 under pressure. In the first quarter of the year, most of the main production-based exporters analysed recorded a decline in exports, while several major consumption markets also reduced their imports. The results point to a cautious start to the year for global footwear, although the impact varied substantially across country profiles
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Portuguese Footwear Association highlights sustainability challenge at Brussels event
H&M improves profitability in the second quarter despite flat sales
Accent Group rejects Frasers' takeover bid
Netherlands Retail: Confidence gap widens, footwear lags
Marius Wirtz named CEO of OrthoLite
Dr. Martens CEO signals confidence with share purchase
INSPIRAMAIS to return to São Paulo in July
Mario Jorge Machado re-elected EURATEX President
UITIC Congress heads to Jakarta in 2027
Pakistan footwear exports rise despite weakness in the leather segment
Amir Pourirani from BASF Performance Materials: the industry is moving to a system-design mindset
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German consumer confidence ends downward slide but remains weak
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Portuguese footwear industry received at the United Nations
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Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags 105 draws 8 000 participants
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Kohl’s appoints Elliott Rodgers as Chief Operating Officer
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Spanish fashion retailer Tendam posts strong full-year results
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US retail sales continue to rise
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Frasers Group launches offers for Hugo Boss and Accent
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German fashion market holds steady in 2025 despite economic uncertainty
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AAFA releases industry glossary of traceability terms
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Álvaro Sánchez from AEC and FUTURMODA: without components, there is no footwear
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Alessandro Iliprandi appointed new President of UNIC
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Footwear Consumer 2030
A study reflecting on the main global consumer trends and the key changes for the footwear industry.
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World Footwear Public Calendar
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