Footwear
Twelve new emerging designers take the spotlight at MICAM Milano
The Emerging Designers initiative is returning to MICAM Milano this September, bringing together twelve international designers who have been selected for their creative approach to contemporary footwear
Aerosoles expands into new product categories
The American Exchange Group-owned footwear brand will launch men’s and children’s footwear and handbags in September. This will be one of the most significant category expansions in its nearly four-decade history
Dick’s Sporting Goods turns cautious amid challenging market conditions
The US-based sporting goods retailer has reported higher sales in the second quarter, but lowered part of its full-year guidance amid challenging market conditions and weaker performance at Foot Locker
Average worldwide footwear export price reached $11.65 per pair
JUST RELEASED: In 2025, rising export prices continue to underpin global footwear trade, as reveled by the new World Footwear Yearbook 2026 recently released by APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear Association
Grendene sells its US subsidiary to Canadian group Pajar
The Brazilian company that owns the Ipanema and Melissa brands has signed an agreement to sell its wholly-owned US subsidiary, GGB USA, to the Canadian group Pajar for 3.61 million US dollars
Global footwear exports remain stable despite slight contraction
JUST RELEASED: Global footwear trade remained broadly stable in 2025, but subtle shifts between Asia and Europe reveal important changes beneath the surface. Check all details in the new World Footwear Yearbook 2026 recently released by APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear Association
Birkenstock raises full-year outlook
The Germany-based footwear company raised its full-year outlook after achieving double-digit revenue growth in the third quarter, supported by strong performances across all regions and sales channels
Skechers completes new European distribution centre
The footwear company has announced that construction of its new European distribution centre near Liège Airport is set to be completed this month. It will be staffed by existing teams
UK Retail: Footwear market faces broad-based weakness
Although clothing sales remained resilient and online fashion retail continued to grow in the first half of the year, the footwear sector faced a more challenging environment characterised by ongoing price deflation, weak retail sales, and subdued household spending. A sharp contraction in footwear imports also suggests greater caution among retailers and distributors, suggesting that pressure has extended beyond consumer demand to inventory and replenishment decisions
Brazil posts first trade deficit in footwear since 1997
Continued rising imports and declining exports have pushed the Brazilian footwear industry into its first trade deficit in July since records began in 1997
Yue Yuen posts lower first-half revenue and profitability
The Hong Kong-based group reported a decline in revenue and profitability in the first half, as lower footwear shipments, production inefficiencies and higher labour costs weighed on its manufacturing business
Asia accounts for 56% of global footwear consumption
JUST RELEASED: The geography of footwear consumption is evolving, with Asia consolidating its dominance. Check all details in the new World Footwear Yearbook 2026 recently released by APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear Association
Shoe Station Group appoints Tracy Dick as Chief Marketing Officer
The US-based footwear retailer has appointed Tracy Dick as its new Chief Marketing Officer. She will be responsible for driving growth and engagement across Shoe Carnival and Shoe Station
Alpargatas maintains growth in the second quarter
The Brazil-based company that owns Havaianas has reported double-digit sales growth and a significant increase in profitability in the second quarter of the year
Grendene reports lower revenue and profitability in the second quarter
The Brazilian footwear manufacturer has reported a lower revenue and profitability in the second quarter, as challenging consumer conditions took their toll on its domestic business-
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