Footwear

France Retail: retailers cautiously optimistic for the holidays

Premium ContentDec 23, 2024 / France

October brought good news for footwear sales and retailer confidence is also on the rise, despite negative footwear inflation and rising costs. However, the picture isn’t clear regarding consumer confidence, which fell to a five-month low in November as households worried about the economic outlook in light of France’s difficult political environment. Will this weigh on footwear sales in the last two months of the year, or will recent news that consumers are planning to spend more on the festive season prevail?

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New Generation: Artur Cardoso from Wagwan

Dec 23, 2024 / Portugal

With a marketing degree and a past linked to the art world, Artur Cardoso has recently launched Wagwan, a Portuguese footwear brand that combines art and sport

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Strong full year 2024 for Birkenstock

Dec 23, 2024 / Germany

The German-based company has reported a strong set of results for its fiscal year 2024, driven by strong consumer demand across all regions and a focus on a solid financial position

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Shoe Carnival strengthens returns to shareholders

Dec 20, 2024 / United States

The US footwear retailer announced a quarterly dividend and a new stock repurchase program, leveraging cash reserves to support stock performance and corporate initiatives

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Challenges loom for the Brazilian footwear industry in 2025

Dec 19, 2024 / Brazil

With tax reform and trade protection as priorities, Brazil's footwear industry expects pressing challenges in 2025, including payroll tax changes, high interest rates and import competition

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Shoe Zone issues profit warning

Dec 19, 2024 / United Kingdom

The British footwear retailer has cut its full year adjusted profit forecast due to difficult trading conditions and increased costs resulting from the October government budget

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Puma launches new creative hub in Germany

Dec 18, 2024 / Germany

The new Studio48 at Puma's headquarters offers designers advanced tools, 3D printing and collaborative spaces to drive innovation in performance and products while enhancing global partnerships

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Netherlands Retail: good expectations for the footwear holiday season

Premium ContentDec 17, 2024 / Netherlands

After record growth between July and September, footwear sales fell abruptly in October, accompanied by a hiccup in consumer confidence. But that’s no cause for despair: lower footwear inflation has kept footwear prices relatively stable and there has been a recent upturn in retailer confidence. This could bode well for the future of footwear imports, especially with the festive season just around the corner. In this context, the online channel will continue to be favoured by Dutch consumers to shop

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Portuguese Shoes launches 2025 campaign

Dec 17, 2024 / Portugal

A return to its origins sets the tone for Motherland, the new international campaign launched by APICCAPS to promote Portuguese footwear, starring actor José Condessa

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Future Fashion shuts down Design Italian Shoes

Dec 17, 2024 / Italy

The Italian footwear brand DIS will cease operations in 2024 after Future Fashion's efforts to sustain the business, including pivoting to digital innovation, have proved unsuccessful

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Leadership changes at Ecco

Dec 16, 2024 / Denmark

The Danish footwear group's Chief Commercial Officer, Thomas Gøgsig, steps into the CEO role, bringing over a decade of experience within the company and a strong educational background

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JD joins forces with MattB Customs for exclusive designs

Dec 13, 2024 / United Kingdom

The British youth fashion retailer has partnered with MattB Customs to deliver distinct designs, starting with a duffle bag crafted from deconstructed trainers, merging artistry and sustainability

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Genesco reports sales growth in the third quarter

Dec 12, 2024 / United States

The US-based company positively adjusted its 2025 guidance, driven by solid e-commerce growth, improved consumer experiences and robust sales momentum at Journeys during the third quarter

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Caleres lowers full year outlook

Dec 12, 2024 / United States

The US-based footwear company has lowered its full year outlook after a weaker-than-expected third quarter, citing weaker seasonal demand for boots, supply chain issues and a specific customer credit problem

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LAST CALL! Join the 11th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey

Dec 11, 2024 / 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!