Footwear
Japan Retail: no concrete forecasts as the country adjusts to a new economic paradigm
While the online channel continues to stand out in a retail market that has seen a slight increase in spending since September 2024, the fashion sector has struggled the most, most likely due to the warm weather that has affected seasonal shopping. For footwear in particular, after a year of low prices, there’s reason to wonder if the picture of near-zero interest rates could hurt consumer behaviour, as their confidence wanes. The overall stability of imports, despite currency fluctuations, doesn't allow for a concrete forecast
2024 will not significantly change the landscape of the world’s top footwear exporters
We have looked back at the data available so far on the performance of some of the world’s top footwear exporters in 2024. Unsurprisingly, Asian countries continue to dominate, but China has slowed. In Europe, we highlight the performance of Spain with consistent growth in value and volume of exports
Industry is confident regarding footwear retail prices
77% of the respondents of the last edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey expect footwear retail prices to increase over the next six months. The report with the results of the 11th edition of the survey is now available
New Generation: meet Osvaldo Mesquita
With a degree in product design from the School of Arts and Design and a specialisation in footwear design from the Lisbon School of Design, Osvaldo Mesquita is one of the new names to emerge in the Portuguese footwear sector. He recently launched his own brand, Liquito Mesquita
Germany’s shoe industry navigates market changes
German footwear imports dropped, with Vietnam overtaking China as the leading supplier. Higher wages, inflation and political uncertainty add to the challenges shaping the industry’s outlook for 2025
Futurmoda 2025 to showcase advanced and sustainable footwear production
With a focus on eco-friendly production, Futurmoda 2025, on the 12th and 13th of March, will showcase advanced machinery, from biodegradable materials to automated assembly and 3D printing solutions
Deckers maintains good momentum
The California-based company has reported another strong quarterly performance, driven by good results from Hoka and Ugg, and has raised its full year outlook as a result
Brian Costello appointed Chief Merchandising Officer of Famous Footwear
The US-based footwear company Caleres, owner of Famous Footwear, has appointed Brian Costello as the brand’s Chief Merchandising Officer. He brings nearly 30 years of experience to the role
Cost of raw materials and competition in their home market worry the footwear industry
Respondents of the 11th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey elected the cost of raw materials and competition in their home market as the main difficultie sfaced by the industry
US Retail: fuzzy outlook for the year 2025
While footwear sales are expected to have ended 2024 on a high note, overall retail sales were more subdued than in the previous year, suggesting that consumers were cautiously optimistic throughout the year. However, rising inflation in the final months of the year appears to have made them wary again and import figures suggesting that retailers will need to stock up again may be hard to come by, as the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on goods from Mexico, Canada and China have caused some instability. While the outlook for 2025 is not negative, it is certainly not euphoric
US footwear industry voices concern over new tariffs from Trump administration
President Trump signed executive orders on Saturday to impose broad tariffs on products, including footwear, from the nation’s three largest trading partners, Canada, Mexico and China
VF Corp on track with its turnaround plan
The US-based footwear company has reported progress on its turnaround plan. Vans continues to improve quarter on quarter and the Americas region has returned to positive territory
Startup competition at Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags showcases retail innovation
Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags’ Innovation Village Retail featured nine startups pioneering digital and sustainable solutions, with CLOOV winning for its circular footwear business model
Dr. Martens starts to turn around in the US
The iconic British footwear company has reported a solid performance in its third quarter trading update, highlighting the progress it is making in the US. Full year outlook remains unchanged
Skechers opens first performance flagship location
Located in Canada’s West Edmonton Mall, the store offers an immersive experience with half courts and the company’s extensive performance range of footwear technologies worn by athletes worldwide-
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