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Torben Schütz (HDS/L): the Barefoot European Shoe Fair is the beginning of a success story
We spoke to Torben Schütz, Deputy Managing Director at the Federal Association of German Footwear and Leather Goods Industry, to learn more about the upcoming Barefoot European Shoe Fair, the first of its kind in Europe. The preview takes place in the summer in Offenbach, close to Frankfurt
Trump threatens to impose a 50% tariff on EU goods
On Friday, US President Donald Trump used social media to threaten a 50% tariff on European Union (EU) imports from the 1st of June, reigniting fears of a trade war. After a weekend call, he agreed to delay it until the 9th of July
Authentic Brands Group expands its portfolio with Dockers acquisition
The US-based brand management group has announced that it will acquire the Dockers brand from Levi Strauss & Co. for 311 million USD. The transaction is expected to be finalised in the third quarter
Yue Yuen revenue up, but profits down
The Hong Kong-based group saw revenue rise in the first quarter, but profits declined due to uneven production, lower efficiency and rising labour costs, as well as a volatile retail environment in Mainland China
Under Armour reports fourth quarter and full year 2025 results
The Baltimore-based company reported a decline in fourth quarter revenue across geographies and segments, but an increase in gross margin, as it continues to reposition the brand for long-term growth
Weak Asia Pacific demand drags down Ferragamo’s first quarter revenue
The Italy-based luxury group reported a 2.6% decrease in revenue in the first quarter of 2025, compared to the same period last year, driven by weak demand in the Asia Pacific region
Darren Mckoy (ex-Dr Martens) joins Timberland
VF Corp's group brand Timberland has named Darren Mckoy as its new Global Vice President of Product Design & Creative Direction
Sales down by 2.4% at Geox
Italian-based company Geox S.p.A. presented its results for the first quarter of 2025, with consolidated sales for the first three months of 2025 amounting to 189.0 million euros, down by 2.4% compared to the previous year
April dip in Brazilian footwear exports linked to sluggish US demand
Following a strong start to the year, Brazilian footwear exports slowed in April, as US buyers reduced orders due to high inventory levels resulting from stockpiling in late 2024
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US Retail: bleak prospects amid growing uncertainty
The footwear retail sector is definitely underperforming, especially compared with clothing and accessories. The current trade war between the US and its trading partners is not helping consumers recover from last year’s inflationary crisis. Consumer confidence has fallen by almost 30% in the first four months of the year as people believe that shoe prices may rise significantly again. Against this backdrop, importers are at a standstill, trying to guess the best course of action. Uncertainty is the word that best describes the current situation in the sector
Portuguese footwear exports grow in the first quarter
In the first quarter of 2025, the Portuguese footwear sector exported 20 million pairs of shoes, worth 453 million euros. This represents a 4.9% increase in volume and a 5.4% increase in value, as compared to the same period last year
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
On reports strong first quarter results
The Swiss sportswear company has reported a strong first quarter, with growth across all channels, regions and segments. As a result, the company has raised its full year net sales outlook
Merrell and Saucony drive growth for Wolverine Worldwide
The US-based outdoor company has reported strong performance in the first quarter, fuelled by double-digit revenue increases for the Merrell and Saucony brands. This highlights the success of its turnaround strategy
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