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Footwear

Tariff uncertainty and softer demand weigh on Yue Yuen’s first quarter

May 21, 2026 / Hong Kong
The Hong Kong-based group has reported lower revenue and profits in the first quarter of 2026 due to tariff uncertainty, weaker consumer demand and production disruptions

Maud Rascle appointed Managing Director of CTC

May 20, 2026 / France
Following a three-month transition period, Maud Rascle has been appointed as the new General Director of the French leather, footwear and leather goods technical centre

Birkenstock reports revenue growth but profits come under pressure

May 18, 2026 / Germany
Although profitability declined amid a challenging macroeconomic environment, the Germany-based footwear company reported revenue growth across all regions and sales channels

Genesco appoints Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer

May 15, 2026 / United States
Genesco has appointed Ashley Randolph as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer. She has worked at the company for 20 years and was most recently Vice President and Corporate Controller

Grendene reports soft first-quarter results

May 14, 2026 / Brazil
Despite higher sales volumes, the Brazilian company reported weaker revenue and margins in the first quarter as consumers shifted towards lower-priced products due to cautious spending

MICAM reshapes layout for its 102nd edition

May 14, 2026 / Italy
The September edition of MICAM Milano 102 will feature a reworked layout aimed at smoother circulation, with pavilions reorganised to make the visitor journey clearer across the show

Ofir Dagan from Movmenta: we measure the performance of the shoe, not the athlete

Premium ContentMay 13, 2026 / United Kingdom
In today’s interview, we spoke to Ofir Dagan, Co-Founder and CEO of Movmenta, a British sports technology start-up tackling a common blind spot in running: knowing when shoes have lost their protective function, even if they still look good

OTWorld trade fair spotlights AI and robotics

May 13, 2026 / Germany
The Leipzig trade exhibition brings market leaders and start-ups together, with guided tours and exhibition areas spanning materials, workshop equipment, rehab tech, prosthetics and footwear

Alameda Turquesa arrives at The Devil Wears Prada

May 12, 2026 / Portugal
The Portuguese luxury brand Alameda Turquesa has reached a new milestone, with its handbags featuring in the film The Devil Wears Prada 2. This appearance further strengthens the brand’s international presence

Strong first quarter for the owner of Havaianas

May 12, 2026 / Brazil
The Brazilian company Alpargatas has reported double-digit net sales growth in the first quarter of 2026, alongside higher margins, record adjusted EBITDA and increased net income

Steve Madden raises full-year outlook after solid first quarter

May 11, 2026 / United States
The US-based designer and marketer of footwear and accessories has raised its full-year revenue guidance following strong sales growth in the first quarter, supported by continued momentum at Kurt Geiger

OTWorld Congress to highlight orthopaedic footwear

May 11, 2026 / Germany
The OTWorld 2026 Congress in Leipzig brings clinicians and technicians together for symposia, workshops and free papers on prosthetics, orthotics, rehabilitation and patient mobility

Retail Flash: end-2025 insights from key footwear markets

Premium ContentMay 8, 2026 / World
Explore the main retail dynamics across France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, the UK, the US and Spain, including end-2025 insights and early-2026 signals, highlighting online outperformance in France and Spain, persistent footwear weakness in Germany, and import-cost pressure in Japan and the US

Rocky Brands posts sales growth as tariffs weigh on margins and profits

May 6, 2026 / United States
The US-based footwear manufacturer posted a 9.1% year-on-year increase in net sales in the first quarter, but margins and profitability were under pressure from higher tariff-related costs during the period

Eject relaunches brand with new international focus

May 5, 2026 / Portugal
The Portuguese footwear brand Eject is returning to the market with the launch of its Spring/Summer 2026 REBORN collection. This marks a new phase for the company
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