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Keen committed to not raising prices in 2025
The outdoor footwear brand has announced that it will not be implementing any tariff-related price increases for the rest of 2025 in order to support its partners and customers during this period of uncertainty
LAST 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!
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!
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!
3D printing in footwear is particularly valued in the early stages of production
In the 11th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey, we asked our experts about their opinion on the impact of 3D printing in the footwear industry. Read the main conclusions now
Asia expected to Present the Fastest Growth in Footwear Production
In the latest World Footwear Business Conditions Survey we asked our panel of experts about the region which will experience the fastest growth in footwear production over the next five years. Asia ranked first. Africa was listed as a potential emerging hub
Matt Priest (FDRA) on Trump administration’s tariff policy: all of this has created a lot of uncertainty in our market
We bring you an interview with Matt Priest, CEO & President of the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA). The impact of the tariffs imposed on Mexico, Canada and China on US retailers, consumers and the country's economy dominated the conversation
Survey reveals growing importance of digital retail channels will continue
The results of the latest World Footwear Business Conditions Survey have been published. Over half of respondents anticipate an increase in the share of digital retail channels over the next three years
Retail Flash: insights from key footwear markets
Explore the main retail trends in France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, the UK, the US and Spain from our Retail Flash reports, highlighting volatility in 2024 and mixed consumer and retailer sentiment. In particular, new tariffs on key trading partners could put pressure on US footwear prices, Germany’s online sector continues to expand and Japan faces rising inflation
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
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
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
Positive perspectives about the health of footwear business continue
More than 65% of the respondents of the last edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey seem confident regarding the health of their businesses. The 11th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey results are now available
Employment in the footwear sector expected to stabilize
In the latest edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey, two-thirds of our panel members responded that they believe the level of employment will stabilise in the next few months. Get free access to the report with the main conclusions
Industry is anticipating an increase in the quantity of footwear sold
More than 65% of the respondents of the last edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey expect quantities of footwear traded to increase. The report with the main conclusions of the 11th edition of the survey can be obtained now-
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