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Digital Personalization in Footwear: Valuing Craftsmanship in a Customer-Centric Era
NEW PAPER JUST RELEASED! The shift from mass production to mass personalisation is redefining the bond between footwear brands and consumers, blending traditional craft with digital technology. A new World Footwear innovation paper focusing on this transformation is now available for FREE download
CEC study finds safety and chemical compliance failures in online footwear
An European Footwear Confederation (CEC) study found widespread failures in terms of chemical and safety compliance in footwear sold on Shein, Temu and AliExpress, highlighting the need for stronger enforcement of EU product safety rules
APICCAPS to launch market-entry initiative in the US
APICCAPS will promote an initiative in to boost Portuguese footwear exports to the United States by connecting Portuguese companies with American buyers, distributors, and retailers in New York
UK retailers face rising electricity costs in 2026
UK retailers are set to face a 16% rise in electricity costs in 2026, despite energy consumption remaining virtually unchanged, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC)
Amazon announces new job cuts in its retail division
The Seattle-based e-commerce giant has confirmed a new round of layoffs, mainly in its Store unit, following a broader reduction jobs that began last year and continued into January
Join the 15th 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!
Fast Retailing posts strong full-year revenue growth
The Japan-based fashion retailer reported a revenue growth of 16.6% in the 2026 financial year compared to the previous year, supported by strong growth of the Uniqlo brand both domestically and internationally
German footwear market contracts as demand shifts towards versatile styles
Germany’s footwear market is forecast to generate less revenue for the third consecutive year, as consumers buy fewer shoes and increasingly favour versatile, everyday sneakers
Frasers Group acquires 8.8% stake in Under Armour
Frasers Group has acquired an 8.8% stake in Under Armour, comprising approximately 16.6 million shares of Class A common stock, according to a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Golden Goose appoints new Chief Consumer Officer
The Italy-based luxury sneaker company has appointed Giorgio Belloli as Chief Consumer Officer. He succeeds Danilo Piarulli, who left the company earlier this year
Manolo Blahnik opens Harrods boutique
The luxury footwear and accessories brand has opened a new, dedicated store within Harrods in Knightsbridge, London. The space features 300 unique ink drawings of Blahnik’s footwear creations
Nike to reduce workforce as part of a new operating model
The US-based sportswear company plans to reduce its workforce as part of a new operating model designed to simplify the company’s structure, cut costs and bring its operations closer to consumers
US: E-commerce to outpace overall retail holiday sales growth
E-commerce growth in the US is expected to outpace overall retail sales growth from November 2026 to January 2027, according to Deloitte’s annual retail forecast
EU–Mercosur: A Practical Guide for the Footwear Cluster
World Footwear’s new guide is designed to help companies on both sides of the Atlantic examine what the agreement could mean for the products they sell, source and manufacture
FAIST Voices: meet Carité Shoemaking Group
A key partner of the FAIST consortium, Carité is testing and developing technologies that support automation, digitalisation and more sustainable footwear production
Nike posts first-quarter revenue decrease
The US-based sportswear company reported a decrease in revenue in the first quarter, as it advances its Pace transformation programme to streamline operations and improve efficiency
UITIC 2027 Congress to explore the future of the footwear industry
The 2027 UITIC Congress will take place in Jakarta from the 2nd to the 4th of August, focusing on advanced technologies, sustainable manufacturing and resilience under the theme “Engineering the Future of the Footwear Industry”
Spain commits to Action Plan for footwear and components industry
Both FICE and AEC have welcomed the commitment of the Spanish Ministry of Industry to develop an action plan for the footwear and components industry
Swiss company On unveils new financial targets
The Swiss sportswear company has set out its growth strategy up to 2029, aiming for net sales of at least 5.6 billion Swiss francs (5.9 billion euros) as it adds to its range of products and enters new sports categories
ACLE 2026 records all-time high in visits
The 26th All China Leather Exhibition (ACLE) attracted more than 34,000 visitors during its three-day run in Shanghai, setting a new attendance record for the event, according to the organisers
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