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AI has not yet matured sufficiently to meet the specific needs of the industry
This is one of the key findings from the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey, conducted in October and November 2025. We asked our panel of experts to share their views on the impact of AI in the footwear industry. Here’s what they told us
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JD Sports to enable direct purchases through AI platforms
The sportswear retailer has announced that its US customers will be able to use AI platforms to search for and purchase sports footwear, apparel, and accessories without having to leave the interfaces
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Saks Global files for Chapter 11 protection
Genesco lifts full year adjusted earnings outlook on strong holiday sales
Birkenstock forecasts strong first quarter sales despite external headwinds
Majority of EU countries approve the Mercosur trade deal
Portugal: footwear components target foreign markets
Nike quietly offloads its NFT business
FAIST Voices: meet Atlanta and JPM
ABF warns on profits as Primark faces tough start to the year
Marubeni strengthens lifestyle brand platform with Jacobson acquisition
UK retail sales fall in December as Christmas boost fails
LVMH reshuffles leadership at Givenchy
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Next raises profit forecast on strong Christmas sales
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Two Ten Footwear Foundation appoints new Board Chair and Vice Chair
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Signs of stabilisation emerge in the Italian footwear industry
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New Generation: Edgar Ferro from Fernando Ferro & Irmão
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Saks Global names new CEO as bankruptcy filing looms
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Dr Luis Zugno: Leather Naturally plays a key role in raising awareness about leather
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LVMH acquires Les Editions Croque Futur
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Cotance and industriAll Europe outline roadmap for the EU leather sector
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Kering formalizes acquisition process of Raselli Franco Group in stages
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European footwear and apparel industries face reindustrialisation challenges
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Footasylum to expand across the Gulf region
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