Footwear
Maria José Ferreira from CTCP : BioShoes4All aims to position Portugal to lead in the development of sustainable solutions
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
SECOND CALL: Join the 12th edition of the World Footwear 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!
Retail and business organisations express concern over Trump’s new tariffs
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
Innovation, sustainability and young talent shine at Futurmoda’s latest edition
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
Netherlands Retail: optimism reigns at the start of the year
Despite falling consumer confidence in the Netherlands, footwear retailers have good reason to be optimistic about 2025. The data shows that consumers have absorbed the expected lower price increases – footwear inflation shows no signs of abating – and will be spending. In fact, overall retail and e-commerce sales in the Netherlands are forecast to grow by 3.5% and 8%, respectively, this year. It’s worth noting that online shopping continues to stand out as a preferred channel for Dutch shoppers
Global footwear trade in 2024: China exports slow, US and Germany rebound in imports
China remained the top footwear exporter in 2024, with exports increasing in volume but decreasing in value. Meanwhile, Vietnam and Indonesia consolidated their positions with double-digit export growth. On the import side, the US and Germany reversed their import declines in 2023, which suggests a resurgence in global demand
Portuguese B2B shoe platform Dportus enters the market
Created by Diogo Ribeiro, grandson of the founder of Campeão Português, the B2B platform dportus allows footwear manufacturers to showcase their collections, know-how and services
Join the 12th edition of the World Footwear 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!
Footasylum reports strong full year results
The British sportswear retailer has reported “another year of record revenue and profit” in the fiscal year 2025, as it continues its digital-first strategy and ongoing store expansion
Shoe Carnival outlines growth strategy for Shoe Station banner
As it reported its fourth quarter and full year 2024 results, the US-based footwear retailer has unveiled a strategy to “rapidly scale up Shoe Station” into a national footwear retailer
Franklin R. Bracken to drive Lace Up Plan as President of Foot Locker
Franklin R. Bracken, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of Foot Locker, has been appointed President, effective immediately. He will be responsible for driving the Lace Up Plan
Stella Holdings with net income growth of 21% in 2024
The Hong Kong-based footwear group said its net income grew by 21% year-on-year in 2024, as it continues to invest to meet its Three-Year Plan targets
Schuh transforms post consumer waste into store fixtures
The British footwear retailer Schuh has teamed up with waste design studio Are You Mad to transform its post-consumer waste into usable and creative objects for its store fixtures
New Generation: meet Carina Pereira
Carina Pereira has a degree in physiotherapy and has been working in the family business for 12 years. Founded in 2005, the Portuguese company Calçado Albano Pereira produces shoes for men, women and children
Caleres reports fourth quarter and full year sales decline
As it continues to invest in initiatives to support long-term growth, the US-based company has reported an 8.3% year-on-year decline in net sales in the fourth quarter and a 3.4% year-on-year decline in full year net sales-
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