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Wolverine Worldwide on upward trajectory, named Company of the Year

Nov 11, 2025 / United States
Fresh from being named Company of the Year by Footwear News, the US-based outdoor company announced a solid third quarter, with revenue growing by 6.8% year-on-year

Conference on the future of footwear in Europe to be held at Porto

Nov 11, 2025 / Portugal
A two-day international conference focusing on the challenges and opportunities facing the footwear industry will be held in Porto from the 18th to the 19th of November. The event is organised by APICCAPS and CTCP

Christian Decker (DESMA): New technologies require a mindset shift

Nov 10, 2025 / World Footwear Voices
During the 22nd UITIC Congress in Shanghai back in September, we had the opportunity to talk with Christian Decker, CEO of DESMA, who shared with us some great insights about technology and innovation. Watch it now

Steve Madden projects fourth quarter rebound

Nov 7, 2025 / United States
The US-based designer and marketer of footwear reported modest revenue growth in the third quarter as new import tariffs and higher costs weighed on margins, though demand for its core collections remained strong

Spain Retail: all hopes are pinned on the final quarter

Premium ContentNov 6, 2025 / Spain
The Spanish fashion retail sector is experiencing contradictory cycles. Sales for physical textile and footwear retailers plummeted by 1.8% in the first eight months of 2025, exacerbated by an unusual deflationary environment. E-commerce retail, however, seems to be in a league of its own. Despite negative trends, retailers appear to be betting on a recovery, as evidenced by a 5.4% surge in fashion imports up to August, as well as an unusual peak in shoe imports in July. This suggests that retailers are now focusing on the final quarter of the year, hoping for a return of consumer spending at key events such as Black Friday and Christmas

Crocs looks to long-term growth amid softer third quarter results

Nov 5, 2025 / United States
The US-based clog manufacturer has reported a weaker third quarter, marked by lower wholesale sales. To navigate a challenging retail market, Crocs is focusing on cost reductions and operational efficiency

Rocky Brands delivers solid third quarter

Nov 5, 2025 / United States
In a challenging market environment, the US-based footwear manufacturer achieved solid third quarter results, characterised by increased sales, improved margins and stronger profitability

Portuguese Shoes launches campaign to promote conscious consumption of footwear

Nov 4, 2025 / Portugal
As part of the BioShoes4All project, the new international campaign launched by APICCAPS is promoting the conscious consumption of footwear under the motto “The time to rewrite history”

Agostino Apolito (Assomac): Robotics and AI are reshaping the footwear and tanning industries

Premium ContentNov 3, 2025 / World Footwear Voices
During the last edition of Simac Tanning Tech in September 2025, we spoke with Mr. Agostino Apolito, the Managing Director of the National Association of the Italian Manufacturers of Footwear, Leather Goods, and Tanning Technologies. Watch the interview here

Vicente Pastor takes the helm as new President of FICE

Nov 3, 2025 / Spain
Vicente Pastor has been named of the Spanish Footwear Industries Federation (FICE). He succeeds Rosana Perán, who had held the position since 2022

Footwear and lifestyle brands find new platform in Riyadh

Oct 31, 2025 / Saudi Arabia
The inaugural Saudi Lifestyle drew nearly three thousand visitors from 36 countries and 168 brands from 14 countries, reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s ambition to diversify its economy

VF Corp second quarter beats expectations

Oct 30, 2025 / United States
The US-based company has reported performance in the second quarter that exceeded expectations, driven by its The North Face and Timberland brands. This further strengthens the company's turnaround strategy

Join the 13th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey

Oct 29, 2025 / Business Conditions Survey
The WorldFootwear.com is asking all experts within the footwear industry to share their views on the current business situation. Join the new edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey. WE WANT TO HEAR YOU!

Deckers posts strong second quarter performance

Oct 29, 2025 / United States
The California-based company has posted another strong quarterly performance in the 2026 financial year, with both its Hoka and Ugg brands achieving double-digit growth

Türkiye restricts footwear imports via postal and express channels over safety concerns

Oct 28, 2025 / Turkey
The Turkish Ministry of Trade has introduced new restrictions on the import of several products, including footwear, via postal and express delivery services due to safety concerns
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