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Average worldwide footwear export price reached $11.65 per pair
JUST RELEASED: In 2025, rising export prices continue to underpin global footwear trade, as reveled by the new World Footwear Yearbook 2026 recently released by APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear Association
JD Sports cuts profit guidance amid tough market conditions
The UK-based sportswear retailer has cut its full-year profit guidance amid challenging market conditions, with North America recording the sharpest decline in second-quarter sales
Wolverine Worldwide raises full-year outlook
Following a strong second quarter driven by Merrell and Saucony, the US-based company raised its outlook for the 2026 financial year, now expecting revenue to reach between 1.98 and 2.00 billion USD
Grendene sells its US subsidiary to Canadian group Pajar
The Brazilian company that owns the Ipanema and Melissa brands has signed an agreement to sell its wholly-owned US subsidiary, GGB USA, to the Canadian group Pajar for 3.61 million US dollars
Global footwear exports remain stable despite slight contraction
JUST RELEASED: Global footwear trade remained broadly stable in 2025, but subtle shifts between Asia and Europe reveal important changes beneath the surface. Check all details in the new World Footwear Yearbook 2026 recently released by APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear Association
Birkenstock raises full-year outlook
The Germany-based footwear company raised its full-year outlook after achieving double-digit revenue growth in the third quarter, supported by strong performances across all regions and sales channels
Skechers completes new European distribution centre
The footwear company has announced that construction of its new European distribution centre near Liège Airport is set to be completed this month. It will be staffed by existing teams
UK Retail: Footwear market faces broad-based weakness
Although clothing sales remained resilient and online fashion retail continued to grow in the first half of the year, the footwear sector faced a more challenging environment characterised by ongoing price deflation, weak retail sales, and subdued household spending. A sharp contraction in footwear imports also suggests greater caution among retailers and distributors, suggesting that pressure has extended beyond consumer demand to inventory and replenishment decisions
Brazil posts first trade deficit in footwear since 1997
Continued rising imports and declining exports have pushed the Brazilian footwear industry into its first trade deficit in July since records began in 1997
Under Armour lowers full-year revenue outlook but holds profitability guidance
The US-based company has lowered its full-year revenue forecast on soft consumer demand, while maintaining its adjusted profit expectations following a first quarter marked by falling sales but improved profitability
Yue Yuen posts lower first-half revenue and profitability
The Hong Kong-based group reported a decline in revenue and profitability in the first half, as lower footwear shipments, production inefficiencies and higher labour costs weighed on its manufacturing business
Tapestry closes fiscal 2026 with double-digit growth
The US-based group ended the 2026 financial year with double-digit revenue growth and improved profitability, supported by a strong performance from Coach and positive momentum in the fourth quarter
Asia accounts for 56% of global footwear consumption
JUST RELEASED: The geography of footwear consumption is evolving, with Asia consolidating its dominance. Check all details in the new World Footwear Yearbook 2026 recently released by APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear Association
Shoe Station Group appoints Tracy Dick as Chief Marketing Officer
The US-based footwear retailer has appointed Tracy Dick as its new Chief Marketing Officer. She will be responsible for driving growth and engagement across Shoe Carnival and Shoe Station
Alpargatas maintains growth in the second quarter
The Brazil-based company that owns Havaianas has reported double-digit sales growth and a significant increase in profitability in the second quarter of the year
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