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Footwear as a Medical Device in the EU: Can classifying shoes as medical devices unlock new opportunities?
JUST RELEASED! Read the latest World Footwear Innovation Paper on footwear as a medical device within the European Union. Learn more about the EU's regulatory framework, the challenges and opportunities for footwear businesses
International cooperation takes central stage in Simac Tanning Tech 2025
The footwear and leather technology fair, happening in Milan from September 23 to 25, will welcome over three hundred exhibitors, emphasising global collaboration, sustainability, and innovation in machinery and production processes
MICAM and MIPEL close on a global high
Celebrating MICAM’s centenary edition, the Milano fairs drew strong international participation, showcased new trends and confirmed their return to the Fashion Link Milano calendar for February 2026
Asos and ITF sign landmark agreement to safeguard transport workers’ rights
The online fashion retailer has signed a legally-binding agreement with the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) to protect the rights of transport workers across the supply chain
Inditex announces first half results
The Spain-based fashion retailer posted a 1.6% year-on-year sales increase in the first half of the year. Early figures for August and September suggest a more significant increase in the months ahead
Designer Brands sees recovery signs despite second quarter sales dip
The US-based footwear group reported a 4.2% year-on-year decline in the second quarter, but said that there were signs of recovery fuelled by the back-to-school season within the US retail segment
Dick’s Sporting Goods closes Foot Locker acquisition
The US-based sporting goods retailer has finalised its acquisition of the footwear and apparel retailer Foot Locker, which was announced in May and valued at 2.4 billion US dollars
Caleres reports quarter-on-quarter improvement
In a challenging market environment, the US-based company saw its sales decline in the second quarter, albeit to a lesser extent than in the previous one. Stuart Weitzman’s acquisition has been completed
Italian footwear exports grow in volume but shrink in value
According to the latest data released by the Italian footwear association (Assocalzaturifici), exports grew in volume by 3.2% but decreased in value by 2.7% in the first five months of 2025
Crocs appoints ex-Nike executive to lead global finance
The US-based footwear company has named Patraic Reagan as Chief Financial Officer, drawing on his international consumer experience to strengthen financial leadership and drive brand growth
Macy’s second quarter performance reflects progress under Bold New Chapter strategy
The performance of the US-based department store chain in the second reflects the progress of its Bold New Chapter strategy, with comparable sales at Reimagine outperforming those at Macy’s
New Generation: meet Carlos Teixeira from Joseli
He has a bachelor’s degree in graphic design, but the family business spoke louder when the moment came to choosing a career path. Carlos Teixeira is the second generation to lead the Portuguese footwear company Joseli
Strong first half for Golden Goose
Building on its performance in the first quarter, the Italy-based luxury sneaker group ended the first half of the year with strong year-on-year revenue growth of 13%, led by a 19% increase in the DTC channel
Domestic demand fuels modest growth for the German footwear industry
The German footwear industry saw a 1.3% year-on-year increase in sales in the first half, driven solely by domestic demand. Foreign sales fell by 11%, highlighting market challenges, according to HDS/L
Giorgio Armani dies at 91
The Armani Group, founded and led by the iconic Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani for five decades, has announced his death at the age of 91
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