Footwear
Lu Hua (CLIA): The Chinese domestic market is an opportunity for all brands
During the last edition of the UITIC Congress, we spoke with Lu Hua, Deputy Secretary General of CLIA, the China Leather Industry Association. A nice conversation about the Chinese footwear industry and the UITIC Congress. Watch it here today
Innovation to take the spotlight at Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags
As the footwear and accessories industry enters a new phase, Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags will serve as the global meeting point where technological innovation transforms into commercial opportunity
Designer Brands announces CFO transition
Mark Haley, the company’s Senior Vice President, Controller and Principal Accounting Officer, has been named Interim Principal Financial Officer following the resignation of CFO Jared Poff
European business associations urge EU-Mercosur ratification amid debate
Twenty-six European business associations, including CEC, representing a variety of industries, are calling for the swift ratification of the EU-Mercosur agreement, as the bill has now entered the European Parliament
Los Angeles project turns old shoes into new opportunities for sustainability
The Footwear Collective has partnered with Goodwill SoCal to collect and recycle used shoes. Consumers are invited to donate shoes of any brand or condition as part of this major initiative
Global footwear trade: China loses ground, US imports rise in value
Year-to-date Chinese footwear exports are down, while Vietnam and Indonesia have grown. EU exports increased modestly, with Portugal performing better than Spain and Italy. US imports increased in value
AAFA promotes Nate Herman to Executive Vice President
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has promoted Nate Herman to the position of Executive Vice President. He has previously served as Senior Vice President of Policy
Netherlands Retail: the footwear sector holds up amid volatility
The Dutch footwear retail sector has held up against volatility, achieving a 0.7% increase in sales in the first eight months of 2025, as compared to the same period of the previous year. This outpaces growth in the overall retail market. Despite highly variable monthly sales, ranging from a high of 11% to a low of 7.7%, this modest growth trajectory appears to be supported by a surge in retail confidence, which aligns with positive import data. Although still negative, consumer sentiment is slightly more optimistic
Join the 13th 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!
US: price sensitivity dampens holidays shoe shopping outlook
Although Deloitte is forecasting an increase in holiday retail sales of between 2.9% and 3.4% this year, the rise in shoe prices is expected to slow footwear spending
Genesco establishes global retail organisation to strengthen consumer focus
The Nashville-based footwear group has brought together Journeys, Schuh and Little Burgundy in order to strengthen its market positioning and maximise opportunities, with a focus on consumers
French shoe brand Minelli placed into receivership
Minelli, the French shoe brand that went into receivership in 2023 before being bought the following year, has recently entered a new protection procedure, according to media reports
Fashion for Good launches new project to advance footwear circularity
The Amsterdam-based innovation platform has launched “The Next Stride: Bio-Based Materials for Footwear Soles”, a collaborative project aimed at replacing fossil-derived materials in shoe soles
AAFA urges tougher action on online counterfeit networks
Meta, Shopee and Alibaba platforms were named by the AAFA in a call for greater accountability, as counterfeiters exploit digital tools to flood markets with fake products and deceive consumers
EU–Indonesia FTA set to create a level playing field in footwear trade
Following almost a decade of negotiations, the recently signed agreement will reduce tariffs on most goods, thereby enhancing the EU’s competitiveness and establishing fairer conditions on the footwear market. We spoke to Carmen Arias, Secretary General of the European Footwear Confederation (CEC)-
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