Footwear

Spain Retail: a case for optimism

Premium ContentApr 22, 2025 / Spain

Despite a decline in fashion sales in January, February bucked the trend, and the data points to a stable performance for the sector in 2025, with online taking the lead. Although the deflation in the apparel and footwear sectors is not good news, retailers in general remain optimistic about the future - as shown by the import data - supported by the economic growth the country has experienced and is expected to continue to experience

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New Generation: João Ferreira from Paradigma

Apr 22, 2025 / Portugal

With a degree in management, João Ferreira is at the helm of Paradigma, a 100% Portuguese brand owned by the second generation of a shoemaking family that has been in business since 1987

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Brazilian footwear exports rise in the first quarter

Apr 21, 2025 / Brazil

Brazilian footwear exports grew in volume and value in the first quarter of the year, but Abicalçados fears a slowdown in this trend in the coming months due to the volatile global environment

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What’s next for footwear businesses in a volatile global trade landscape?

Premium ContentApr 18, 2025 / United States

We have looked at the prospects for footwear companies in light of the recent US tariffs announcements, highlighting some concerns from both a manufacturing and retail perspective

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EU and UAE agree to open free trade talks

Apr 17, 2025 / European Union

The European Union (EU) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to start Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations. The European Confederation of the Footwear Industry (CEC) has welcomed this move

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Deichmann with a strong performance in 2024

Apr 16, 2025 / Germany

The German-based footwear retailer has reported a strong 2024 performance, despite a challenging trading environment, particularly in its home market and the US

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Bangladeshi leather footwear exports continue to grow

Apr 15, 2025 / Bangladesh

Leather footwear exports are underpinning the positive performance of the leather industry in the fiscal year 2024-2025, according to the Export Promotion Bureau of the Government of Bangladesh

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Portuguese women’s footwear brand Helena Mar enters the market

Apr 15, 2025 / Portugal

The new Portuguese footwear brand was born within the PC Footwear factory to create discreet luxury women’s collections that celebrate individuality and style, combining comfort with timeless design

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Prada buys Versace from Capri

Apr 14, 2025 / Italy

Prada S.p.A. and Capri Holdings Limited have entered into a definitive agreement regarding the purchase of 100% of Versace by the Milan-based fashion group

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France Retail: watch out for the snowball effect

Premium ContentApr 11, 2025 / France

Both the footwear and the retail sector as a whole have failed to start the year on a strong footing, according to sales data. Consumers, who seemed to start the year in a more positive mood, took a step back in March and remain pessimistic about the French economy. Import data also suggest that retail confidence is in free fall. All in all, the risk of a snowball effect in the French retail sector cannot be dismissed.

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New fashion chapter in Düsseldorf with TWODAYS

Apr 11, 2025 / Germany

Set to debut alongside Düsseldorf Fashion Days, TWODAYS introduces a compact and refreshed approach centred on concentration, quality and relevance—paired with Neonyt’s sustainable fashion platform

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Maria José Ferreira from CTCP : BioShoes4All aims to position Portugal to lead in the development of sustainable solutions

Premium ContentApr 8, 2025 / Portugal

We spoke to Maria José Ferreira, Director of Research at CTCP and Coordinator of the BioShoes4All project. We discussed some of the current environmental issues affecting the footwear industry and how Portugal is positioning itself to address these sustainability challenges

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SECOND CALL: Join the 12th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey

Apr 8, 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!

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Retail and business organisations express concern over Trump’s new tariffs

Apr 7, 2025 / United States

Retail and business organisations from the US and around the world have voiced their concerns over President Donald Trump’s announcement of new tariffs. Read some of these reactions

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Innovation, sustainability and young talent shine at Futurmoda’s latest edition

Apr 4, 2025 / Spain

The latest edition of Futurmoda gathered footwear professionals worldwide to promote discussions on key industry topics. The next edition will occur on the 15th and 16th of October 2025

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