World Footwear

Highlights

Hermès grows, but momentum eases in the first quarter

Hermès grows, but momentum eases in the first quarter

Apr 20, 2026 France

The France-based luxury group reported solid growth in the first quarter of 2026. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and uneven regional trends had a negative impact on performance

Early Easter boosts UK retail sales but clothing and footwear lag

Early Easter boosts UK retail sales but clothing and footwear lag

Apr 17, 2026 United Kingdom

The early Easter resulted in stronger-than-expected growth in UK retail sales in March. However, this masked the ongoing weakness of discretionary categories, particularly clothing and footwear

FAIST Voices: meet Bolflex

Apr 17, 2026 Portugal

As part of the FAIST project, the Portuguese rubber sole manufacturer is breaking new ground in the field of Industry 4.0, while also deepening its commitment to recycled materials, a goal the company has pursued for a long time

Kering signals slow recovery despite Gucci’s weakness

Apr 16, 2026 France

The France-based luxury group has reported early signs of recovery. However, growth across several of its Houses has been partly offset by continued weakness at its flagship label, Gucci

Puma appoints first ever Vice President Creative Direction

Apr 16, 2026 Germany
US Retail: footwear under pressure as retail holds

Apr 16, 2026 United States
Conflict in the Middle East weighs on LVMH’s first-quarter sales

Apr 15, 2026 France
Dolce & Gabbana reshapes leadership

Apr 15, 2026 Italy
Join the 14th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey

Apr 15, 2026 Business Conditions Survey
Uniqlo owner raises full-year outlook on strong first-half

Apr 14, 2026 Japan
Laura O’Brien: the Atlanta Shoe Market facilitates real business

Apr 14, 2026 United States
Vinted grows in 2025 as profits fall on higher investment

Apr 13, 2026 Lithuania
New Generation: Pedro Pereira, Vapesol

Apr 13, 2026 Portugal
Solid growth in 2025 for Decathlon

Apr 10, 2026 France
Dr. Martens restructures leadership to accelerate consumer-first strategy

Apr 10, 2026 United Kingdom

China remains top US footwear supplier but market share hits 35-year low

Apr 9, 2026 United States
Christian Decker leaves DESMA

Apr 9, 2026 Germany
H&M advances sustainability goals in 2025

Apr 8, 2026 Sweden
Asos reports 50% rise in underlying profitability

Apr 8, 2026 United States
EU and Australia conclude negotiations on free trade agreement

Apr 8, 2026 Australia
MATA unveils AW26 collection, introducing women’s line for the first time

Apr 7, 2026 Portugal
'Building Resilient Futures leads' Global Fashion Summit agenda

Apr 7, 2026 Denmark
Nike’s third-quarter profit slides on tariffs and rising costs

Apr 6, 2026 United States
Debate grows over Germany’s textiles EPR scheme

Apr 6, 2026 Germany
EU-Mercosur trade deal set for provisional application from May 1

Apr 3, 2026 European Union
AYSAF as Türkiye’s gateway to global footwear trade

Apr 3, 2026 Turkey

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