World Footwear

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Germany Retail: Footwear remains under pressure

Aug 11, 2026 Germany

The German footwear market is under increasing pressure due to declining sales, rising prices and weakening consumer confidence. While total retail and online sales have remained relatively resilient, footwear and leather goods have consistently underperformed. Meanwhile, retailers have become more cautious, as reflected in declining imports and weak retail confidence, which points to a challenging environment for the sector

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Alpargatas maintains growth in the second quarter

Aug 17, 2026 Brazil

The Brazil-based company that owns Havaianas has reported double-digit sales growth and a significant increase in profitability in the second quarter of the year