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Hermès maintains growth trajectory
Building on its performance in the first quarter, the France-based luxury group has reported continued growth in the first half of the year, driven by increased year-on-year sales across all regions
Kizik files patent infringement lawsuit against Skechers
HandsFree Lab, the parent company of Kizik, has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Skechers regarding the Hands Free Slip-ins line. The California-based company intends to “aggressively challenge” the allegations
EU footwear industry may gain from Trump’s tariffs
Countries such as Portugal and Spain could benefit from Trump’s latest tariff policies, as the EU is the least penalised region, with tariffs of only 15%, which do not accumulate with historical tariffs
Footwear production rebounds in 2024
Last year, global footwear production recovered, increasing by 6.9% and regaining the 1.5 billion pairs lost in 2023. This is one of the key conclusions of the data published in the World Footwear Yearbook 2025, just released by APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear Association
adidas posts double-digit revenue growth in the second quarter
The sportswear company has reported a strong second quarter, with double-digit revenue growth of 12% year-on-year. Despite acknowledging the impact of US tariffs and future uncertainty, adidas reaffirmed its full year outlook
Soles4Souls raises over 393 thousand USD in its annual fundraiser
The Nashville-based non-profit organisation has raised over 393 821 US dollars at its annual fundraiser, enabling it to provide more than 24 000 homeless students with a pair of shoes
Spain Retail: the fashion sector is now under pressure
Unlike our previous forecast, the Spanish fashion sector is currently under pressure, with its turnover down by 2.56% year-on-year in the first half of the year. The footwear sector, in particular, is showing worrying signs, with low prices and cautious consumer behaviour. This has left retailers with high inventory levels and high hopes for summer discounts. However, only time will tell if the slowdown of the Spanish economy due to mounting global geopolitical and financial uncertainty will affect their prospects
Stella Holdings posts solid first half
In the second quarter, the Hong Kong-based footwear manufacturer recorded an improvement on the previous quarter, boosted by higher sports demand. This led to a solid performance in the first half of the year
Latest developments in Trump’s tariffs policies
Now that Trump’s self-imposed deadline for the 1st of August has been reached, we present the latest update on tariff policies, highlighting the main concerns for the fashion industry
2024: footwear production rebounds, exports rise in volume but not in value
In 2024, global footwear production recovered, increasing by 6.9% and regaining the 1.5 billion pairs lost in 2023. Footwear exports also improved in volume, rising by 4.6% compared to the previous year. However, the total export value remained nearly flat, growing by just 0.1%. These are some of the key conclusions of the data published in the World Footwear Yearbook 2025, just released by APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear Association
2025 UITIC Congress set to launch in one month
The countdown has begun. The next edition of the UITIC International Technical Footwear Congress is returning to China for the second time, taking place in Shanghai from the 31st of August to the 3rd of September
Kering’s revenue and profits tumble in the first half
The parent company of Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent continues to struggle. In the first half of the year, revenue declined by 16% and net profit declined by 46%, as compared to the same period last year
Dr. Tatjana Spahiu: digital technologies are reshaping the footwear industry
We spoke to Dr. Tatjana Spahiu, an Associate Professor at the Polytechnic University of Tirana, to understand the current influence of digital technologies and how they will change the future of the footwear industry. Our conversation focused on key areas such as sustainability, skills development and young talent training
Deckers reports strong start to fiscal year 2026
Despite a trade environment marked by uncertainty, the US-based company has reported a strong first quarter performance, with net sales growing by 16.9% year-on-year
Latin American Footwear Forum 2025: regional collaboration is a strategic necessity
Amid a challenging trade environment, the Latin American Footwear Forum is set to return from the 13th to the 15th of August with a more focused and action-driven agenda. We spoke to Horacio Moschetto, head of the Argentine Chamber of the Footwear Industry (CIC), to gain further insight into the event
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