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Marijn Verschure from CAST: rethinking the future of showrooms and fairs

Premium ContentDec 1, 2025 / Netherlands
We spoke to Marijn Verschure, the General Manager at CAST, a trading platform for footwear, sport and fashion. Among other topics, we discussed CAST’s role in the footwear ecosystem and the future of permanent showrooms and trade fairs

Leather Naturally appoints two new members to its Management Board

Nov 26, 2025 / World
The not-for-profit membership association representing the leather industry has appointed Jim Deheer (Loop Marketing) and Carla Vélez (Leather Cluster Barcelona) to its Management Board

LAST CALL: Join the 13th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey

Nov 24, 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!

Gustavo Gonzalez-Quijano, from COTANCE: we are working on the regulatory areas that will shape future markets

Premium ContentNov 24, 2025 / Belgium
We spoke to Gustavo Gonzalez-Quijano, who has been the Secretary General at COTANCE for more than 30 years. We discussed some of the critical issues around the European leather industry, including traceability standards and material metrics

Novo Hamburgo welcomes first Zero+ edition

Nov 24, 2025 / Brazil
Exhibitors reported positive results at the event, which gathered 150 brands and international visitors, while organisers outlined plans to expand the fair amid shifting consumer behaviour in Brazil

French retail groups move to sue fast-fashion giant Shein

Nov 21, 2025 / France
A dozen French retail federations and several major brands have launched an “unprecedented” legal action against Shein for unfair competition, citing non-compliance with regulations

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

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!

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

069 CONNECT to redefine industry dialogue

Oct 24, 2025 / Germany
HDS/L and Messe Offenbach present a new event that will gather brand leaders, retailers and decision-makers to exchange ideas and explore opportunities for the footwear industry

UK: Budget anxiety dampens retail spending and footfall

Oct 17, 2025 / United Kingdom
Retail activity in the UK is showing signs of slowing down, with consumer caution ahead of the Autumn Budget dampening spending and footfall in major shopping areas

Los Angeles project turns old shoes into new opportunities for sustainability

Oct 16, 2025 / United States
The Footwear Collective has partnered with Goodwill SoCal to collect and recycle used shoes. Consumers are invited to donate shoes of any brand or condition as part of this major initiative

AAFA promotes Nate Herman to Executive Vice President

Oct 15, 2025 / United States
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has promoted Nate Herman to the position of Executive Vice President. He has previously served as Senior Vice President of Policy

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

Oct 13, 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!

AAFA urges tougher action on online counterfeit networks

Oct 8, 2025 / United States
Meta, Shopee and Alibaba platforms were named by the AAFA in a call for greater accountability, as counterfeiters exploit digital tools to flood markets with fake products and deceive consumers
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