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New Generation: meet Carlos Teixeira from Joseli

Sep 8, 2025 / Portugal
He has a bachelor’s degree in graphic design, but the family business spoke louder when the moment came to choosing a career path. Carlos Teixeira is the second generation to lead the Portuguese footwear company Joseli

New generation of products presented at MICAM

Sep 6, 2025 / Portugal
As part of the BioShoes4All project, a new product line has been developed and will be presented at the 100th edition of the MICAM footwear fair in Milan, from the 7th to the 9th of September

Domestic demand fuels modest growth for the German footwear industry

Sep 5, 2025 / Germany
The German footwear industry saw a 1.3% year-on-year increase in sales in the first half, driven solely by domestic demand. Foreign sales fell by 11%, highlighting market challenges, according to HDS/L

Shoe Carnival’s rebanner strategy delivers strong gross margin results

Sep 5, 2025 / United States
Despite a decline in net sales, strong gross margin improvements in the second quarter have reflected the successful implementation of the rebanner strategy at Shoe Carnival year-to-date

Abicalçados proposes additional measures to mitigate the impact of US tariffs

Sep 4, 2025 / Brazil
The Brazilian Footwear Industries Association (Abicalçados) has welcomed the 5.5 billion USD credit line to support local companies affected by US import tariffs, but says that additional measures to protect jobs are needed

Genesco lifts full year sales outlook driven by Journeys’ strength

Sep 4, 2025 / United States
The US-based footwear company has reported a solid performance in the second quarter of this year, with rising year-on-year sales. Journeys continues to gain traction

3G Capital and Skechers receive regulatory approval for acquisition

Sep 3, 2025 / United States
Skechers and 3G Capital have announced that all the necessary regulatory approvals have been received for 3G Capital to proceed with its acquisition of the California-based footwear brand

Centenary edition of MICAM to showcase 870 brands

Sep 3, 2025 / Italy
Taking place from the 7th to the 9th of September in Milan, MICAM 100 will highlight more than half a century of history by combining heritage and innovation. The event will host 870 brands

After a Decade of Steady Growth, the Average Export Price of Footwear Dipped to $11.47 in 2024

Premium ContentSep 2, 2025 / World Footwear Yearbook
This is one of the key conclusions of the data published in the World Footwear Yearbook 2025, recently released by APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear Association. Get access to all relevant facts and figures of the industry

Shoe Zone cuts full year profit forecast

Sep 2, 2025 / United Kingdom
The UK-based footwear retailer has lowered its full year adjusted profit before tax forecast, citing challenging trading conditions and a further weakening in consumer confidence

Futurmoda returns with focus on materials and trends

Sep 2, 2025 / Spain
The next edition of the Spanish trade fair, scheduled for mid-October 2025, will offer greater visibility to materials and innovations shaping the autumn-winter 2025-2026 season

Birkenstock reiterates full year outlook on strong underlying demand

Sep 1, 2025 / Germany
The Germany-based company has reported a strong third quarter performance in 2025, driven by underlying demand across all segments. Despite macro headwinds, it has reiterated its full year outlook

International exhibitions in Asia strengthen industry links

Sep 1, 2025 / Asia
From China to Vietnam, the industry spotlight was on innovation, sourcing and design as leading trade fairs hosted global brands, suppliers and buyers seeking to reinforce connections across markets

Cristiano Magnoni from Crimagno Earth: we design with purpose

Premium ContentAug 29, 2025 / Switzerland
We spoke with Cristiano Magnoni, founder of Crimagno Earth, to learn more about his footwear venture. As his goal is not simply to create footwear, but rather to rethink what shoes can be, we explored his industrial approach to design, use of sustainable materials, local sourcing and his perspective on the sector

Manufacturing drives revenue growth for Yue Yuen in the H1

Aug 28, 2025 / Hong Kong
The Hong Kong-based group reported a 1.1% year-on-year increase in revenue in the first half of the year, driven by the performance of its manufacturing business. Pou Sheng remains in the red
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