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Trade associations from around the world call on countries to defend maritime safety

Feb 9, 2024 / World
In response to the recent attacks in the Red Sea, more than 100 trade associations are calling on countries to join, support or align with the mission of Operation Prosperity Guardian, an initiative that stands for maritime safety

UK retail sales growth slow in January amid weak demand

Feb 8, 2024 / United Kingdom
UK retail sales slowed in January, rising by just 1.2%, against a growth of 4.2% in January 2023, the British Retail Consortium said, warning that the high cost of living is entering its third year

Footwear retail prices expected to increase

Premium ContentFeb 7, 2024 / Business Conditions Survey
In the latest edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey, panel members revealed their expectations regarding future increases in footwear retail prices. A sentiment influenced by the high inflation recently experienced

Abrameq lends its support to the CICB Sustainability Forum

Feb 1, 2024 / Brazil
The Brazilian Association of Machinery and Equipment Industries for the Leather, Footwear and Related Sectors has become a Gold Sponsor of the CICB Sustainability Forum, which will be held on the 13th of March during Fimec

Positive perspectives regarding the health of footwear business

Premium ContentJan 30, 2024 / Business Conditions Survey
In the latest edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey, we have asked our panel members about their opinions regarding the health of their businesses in the next six months. Get free access to the report with the main conclusions

30 000 visitors expected at the next edition of Aymod

Jan 29, 2024 / Turkey
Around 30 000 visitors and 400 exhibitors are expected at the next edition of the Aymod Footwear Fashion Fair, which will be held in Istanbul from the 28th of February to the 2nd of March

National Retail Foundation announces new board members

Jan 26, 2024 / United States
The National Retail Foundation (NRF), which is part of the National Retail Federation, has welcomed four new members to its board of directors

Employment: stabilisation is the word for the footwear industry

Premium ContentJan 25, 2024 / Business Conditions Survey
In the latest edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey, two-thirds of our panel members responded that they believe the level of employment will stabilise in the next few months. Get free access to the report with the main conclusions

Volume increase in Brazilian leather exports in 2023

Jan 24, 2024 / Brazil
In 2023, Brazilian exports of hides and skins rose by 13.0% in area and 21.5% in weight, as compared to the prior year. But in value terms, leather exports were down by 8.3% over 2022

Indian leather industry seeks fiscal incentives in 2024 Budget

Jan 19, 2024 / India
The Council for Leather Exports (CLE) in India has called for several financial incentives for the leather industry in the forthcoming Budget 2024

Footwear industry with optimistic expectations for the future

Premium ContentJan 18, 2024 / Business Conditions Survey
In the latest edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey, our panel members predicted an increase of 7.3% in footwear prices over the next six months. Get free access to the report with the main conclusions

Spanish footwear companies bet on internationalisation despite economic slowdown

Jan 15, 2024 / Spain
Spanish companies continue to work towards internationalisation, despite the difficult period the footwear sector is experiencing due to inflation and falling consumption, says FICE

France Retail: with no crystal ball and eyes wide shut

Premium ContentJan 12, 2024 / France
Despite the slowdown in inflation in recent months and the slight improvement in consumer confidence, footwear retail remains on a downward trend. There is some hope for an upturn in the retail environment in the first half of 2024, but the available data on imports at the moment does not allow us to look ahead with sufficient clarity. Meanwhile, the online second-hand market shows signs of becoming increasingly relevant in France

Sistema Moda Italia withdraws from Cofindustria Moda

Jan 12, 2024 / Italy
Sistema Moda Italia is no longer part of the Italian Federation of Textiles, Fashion and Accessories (Cofindustria Moda). The need to respond quickly to new European regulations was at the heart of the decision

Festive season fails to boost UK retail sales

Jan 11, 2024 / United Kingdom
UK retail sales rose by 1.7% in the five weeks to the end of December 2023, well below the 6.9% growth recorded in the same period in 2022. Low consumer confidence continues to curb spending
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