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Brooks Running reshuffles leadership team
The Seattle-based shoe running company has announced several promotions within its executive leadership team as part of its strategy to accelerate global expansion
FAIST Voices: meet Belcinto
As part of the FAIST project, the Portuguese leather goods manufacturer Belcinto was able to innovate existing technology, optimising several production processes and facilitating work that would otherwise be time-consuming
John Galliano enters two-year collaboration with Zara
Zara has entered a two-year partnership with John Galliano, tasking him with “re-authoring” its archives. This signals his return to the atelier following his departure from Maison Margiela in 2024
Portuguese footwear reaches the Oscars
Portuguese footwear made an appearance on the Oscars red carpet when the actress and comedian Chloé Fineman wore shoes by Portuguese brand JJ Heitor to the Vanity Fair party
Caleres posts mixed fourth-quarter results
The US-based footwear company closed the 2025 fiscal year with a mixed performance in the fourth quarter, achieving solid top-line growth while continuing to experience pressure on profitability
Spanish footwear sector warns against ultra-fast-fashion model
Several major organisations from the Spanish footwear and leather goods industry issued a joint declaration raising concerns over the rapid expansion of ultra-fast fashion platforms in Europe
Geox narrows full-year loss despite sales decline
The Italy-based footwear group reported mixed results for 2025. Declining sales were offset by improvements in profitability, reflecting the initial success of its restructuring strategy
Kering appoints Chief Digital, AI & IT Officer
The France-based luxury group has announced the appointment of Pierre Houlès as Chief Digital, AI, and IT Officer, effective immediately. He joined the company from Renault
Saks Global taps additional 300 million USD from bankruptcy financing package
The multi-brand luxury retailer has drawn an additional 300 million US dollars from its 1.75 billion US dollars Chapter 11 financing package, marking the final pre-emergence tranche and bringing it closer to exiting bankruptcy
Zalando delivers 2025 growth across B2C and B2B
The Germany-based online fashion retailer has reported double-digit growth in GMV and revenue in 2025, driven by its acquisition of About You and progress in its B2C and B2B strategy pillars
Business coalition urges EU to fast-track deemed importer rules
A business coalition that includes the European Footwear Confederation (CEC) is urging the EU to implement deemed importer rules more quickly, as delays would lead to continued unfair competition in e-commerce
Yue Yuen revenue falls in 2025 despite resilient manufacturing
The Hong Kong-based footwear manufacturer reported a year-on-year decline in revenue of 1.8% in 2025. The manufacturing business showed resilience in a year marked by weakness in the retail sector
Artificial Intelligence in the Footwear Sector: How are companies deploying AI?
JUST RELEASED! Read the latest World Footwear Innovation Paper on artificial intelligence in the footwear sector and learn more about where and how companies are implementing it, including three real case studies from Portugal's FAIST project
Ferragamo confirms full-year revenue decline and discloses lower profits
The luxury group has confirmed its 2025 preliminary sales figures, while revealing a decline in profitability in a year marked by brand repositioning and a challenging wholesale environment
Portuguese brand TUAS reinvents ballet flats
The recently launched Portuguese brand TUAS has released two styles of ballet flats, designed to transcend seasonal trends and embody the emotion and individuality of every woman who wears them
Soles4Souls acquires Erren Recondition
The Nashville-based non-profit organisation Soles4Souls has acquired a European footwear and apparel reconditioning company with the aim of expanding its global circular solutions capabilities
FAIST Voices: meet Vapesol
Part of the FAIST consortium, Vapesol is focusing on product development to bring more sustainability and circularity to the sole manufacturing process
Inditex profit rises to 6.2 billion euros in 2025
The Spain-based fashion retailer saw its profits rise by 6.2% year-on-year to reach 6.2 billion euros in 2025, with sales approaching 40 billion euros amidst continued global expansion
US import cargo volume expected to decline in the first half
Amid tariff uncertainty, US import cargo volumes are expected to fall in the first half of 2026. The potential impact of tensions with Iran on shipping remains unclear
Germany Retail: Footwear under pressure amid clouded outlook
Germany’s footwear and leather goods sector remained under pressure in 2025, with weak consumer and retail confidence, falling sales, and substantial discounts weighing on the market, despite the expansion of the online channel and a significant increase in footwear imports. Looking ahead, industry representatives appear to anticipate cautious stabilisation rather than a clear rebound. While e-commerce and Germany’s role as a regional hub offer some support, weak domestic demand and persistent uncertainty continue to cloud the outlook
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