World Footwear

Highlights

Yearbook 2025

UK Retail: fashion retail grows, but caution persists

Apr 1, 2026 United Kingdom

Sales in the UK’s textile, clothing, and footwear (TCF) sector recovered in 2025, exceeding total retail figures despite periods of volatility. However, this recovery was driven more by increased transaction volumes than by higher consumer spending, with expenditure on footwear remaining largely unchanged and prices declining amid persistent discounts. At the same time, volatile yet growing online sales and increasingly responsive import patterns suggest that the sector is trying to adapt quickly to uncertain demand

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EU and Australia conclude negotiations on free trade agreement

Apr 8, 2026 Australia

The European Union (EU) and Australia concluded negotiations in March on a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA) aimed at boosting trade and strengthening supply chains