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UITIC 2025 Congress in Shanghai showcased the latest advances in the footwear industry
The last edition of the UITIC Congress took place in Shanghai from the 31st of August to the 3rd of September, combining factory visits with presentations on the latest advances in the footwear industry. President Sergio Dulio closed the event, highlighting the main conclusions of another successful UITIC Congress
CEC calls for stronger EU rules to ensure safe and fair e-commerce
The European Footwear Confederation (CEC) has joined forces with 64 NGOs and industry, retail and consumer organisations to urge the EU to address loopholes in online marketplace trade and protect consumers
All eyes on Simac Tanning Tech
The leading footwear and leather technology fair, Simac Tanning Tech, is now underway in Milan. Highlights of the agenda include sessions on artificial intelligence, digitalisation and sustainability
Saudi Lifestyle Week debuts in Riyadh
The inaugural fair brings together global brands and local talent, reflecting the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 ambition to diversify its economy and create new opportunities for lifestyle industries
Newsweek and Time Magazines rank Skechers as a top company
The US-based footwear company has received Newsweek’s ‘America’s Best of the Best 2025’ award and has appeared on Time’s ‘World’s Best Companies 2025’ list for the second year in a row
US Retail: fashion retail under pressure despite signs of recovery
Although overall retail sales increased in the first half of the year, fashion sales fell, weighed down by weak demand in the early months, inflationary pressures and new tariffs. In this context, the online channel remains a bright spot, as consumers increasingly seek convenience and discounts. At the same time, footwear imports in the first seven months of the year recorded higher values but lower volumes, as average prices climbed under tariff pressure. Despite glimpses of improvement, retailers face a challenging road ahead, with fragile consumer sentiment and uncertain trade policy
Ferragamo CFO La Tour exits the company
The Italy-based group has announced the departure of its CFO, Pierre La Tour. He will be succeeded on an interim basis by Paolo La Morgia, the group’s current Planning and Control Director
Kering appoints Francesca Bellettini as President and CEO of Gucci
The France-based luxury group has appointed Francesca Bellettini as the new president and CEO of Gucci. She has the task of leading a turnaround for the struggling luxury brand
BioShoes4All took centre stage at MICAM
BioShoes4All, a project coordinated by the Portuguese Footwear Technology Centre (CTCP) focusing on the development of sustainable footwear, presented its main results at the last edition of MICAM
The best moments of the 22nd UITIC Congress
The World Footwear attended the 22nd edition of the Congress of the International Union of Shoe Industry Technicians (UITIC) in Shanghai at the beginning of this month. Today we bring you a short film with the best moments of the event, which gathered shoe industry technicians from all over the world
Daphne Wattiez from AKVO: when people, materials and time are valued, the result is more meaningful
We spoke to Daphne Wattiez, the Founder of AKVO. This unisex footwear brand employs artisanal craftsmanship and bio-sourced materials, inspired by the Mediterranean beauty. Among other topics, we talked about the brand’s challenges and her perspective on the industry
VF Corp announces sale of Dickies to Bluestar Alliance
The US-based outdoor and activewear group has entered into a definitive agreement with the management firm Bluestar Alliance to sell the Dickies brand for 600 million US dollars in cash
Brazilian footwear exports decline as Chinese imports surge
While Brazilian footwear exports declined in August, mainly due to the impact of the 50% tariff imposed by the United States on Brazilian goods, imports from China surged
Primark's sales improve in UK and Ireland in second half
Ahead of the release of the full year results, the parent company of Primark provided a trading update that highlights sequential improvements in the UK and Ireland region
FAIST: main results to be presented at SIMAC Tanning Tech 2025
Taking place on the 24th of September during the SIMAC trade fair, in Milan, the FAIST seminar will present its main results. Speakers from CTCP will be in attendance, as well as representatives from the project’s participating companies
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