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UK Retail: fashion rebounds despite pressure on footwear spending
Since May, the UK’s textile, clothing, and footwear (TCF) sector has regained momentum, outperforming the total retail sector and benefiting from increased online demand. But this rebound masks underlying weaknesses in the footwear sector: consumer spending remains low amid persistent price deflation, and imports have fluctuated significantly as retailers adjust stock levels in response to volatile demand. With inflation still above the target rate and the Budget looming, the retail sector has entered the Golden Quarter with improved sales but constrained by economic uncertainty and cautious consumer behaviour
New Portuguese leather goods brand enters the market
The Portuguese slow luxury brand Via Essenza creates timeless bags in limited editions of 25 per collection. The first creation, the VIA backpack, is available to pre-order from the brand’s official website
Calçados Beira Rio set to close 2025 on a high
The Brazilian footwear manufacturer, whose brand portfolio includes Beira Rio, Moleca, and Vizzano, is set to finish 2025 on a high, with growth and global expansion marking its success
Novo Hamburgo welcomes first Zero+ edition
Exhibitors reported positive results at the event, which gathered 150 brands and international visitors, while organisers outlined plans to expand the fair amid shifting consumer behaviour in Brazil
Gustavo Gonzalez-Quijano, from COTANCE: we are working on the regulatory areas that will shape future markets
We spoke to Gustavo Gonzalez-Quijano, who has been the Secretary General at COTANCE for more than 30 years. We discussed some of the critical issues around the European leather industry, including traceability standards and material metrics
LAST CALL: Join the 13th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey
The WorldFootwear.com is asking all experts within the footwear industry to share their views on the current business situation. Join the new edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey. WE WANT TO HEAR YOU!
French retail groups move to sue fast-fashion giant Shein
A dozen French retail federations and several major brands have launched an “unprecedented” legal action against Shein for unfair competition, citing non-compliance with regulations
Columbia Sportswear advances succession plans with the appointment of Co-Presidents
Some changes have been made to the leadership team of the US-based company. Peter J. Bragdon and Joseph P. Boyle have been appointed co-presidents, while Tim Boyle will remain Chairman and CEO
JD Sports lowers full year outlook amid challenging market conditions
Despite reporting a solid performance in the third quarter, the UK-based sportswear retailer has lowered its full-year profit outlook in light of recent weak macroeconomic and consumer trends
Burberry shows signs of recovery
A 2% year-on-year increase in comparable sales in the second quarter of its financial year was reported by the UK-based luxury group. Growth in Greater China also resumed during this period
Crocs promotes Rupert Campbell to EVP and President of Heydude
Campbell joined Crocs in March 2025 as Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of the Heydude brand. He has now been promoted to Executive Vice President and President of the brand
Yue Yuen announces nine-month results
The Hong Kong-based group reported a 1.1% year-on-year drop in revenue in the first nine months of the year. The positive performance of the manufacturing business was not enough to offset the decline at Pou Sheng
Wolverine Worldwide taps Justin Cupps as head of its Work Group
The US-based company has appointed Justin Cupps as President of its Work Group. He will oversee the Wolverine, Bates, CAT Footwear, Harley-Davidson Footwear, HyTest and Merrell brands in this role
Germany Retail: footwear slumps as e-commerce and imports surge
The German retail sector is split in two: the footwear and leather goods market is experiencing one of its worst years, with sales falling by 4.2% year-on-year in the first eight months of the year, while overall retail is growing and e-commerce is booming, fuelled by Asian marketplaces. Complicating matters further, footwear imports have surged in value by 16.9%, defying the decline in domestic sales and raising questions about the country’s trade position. Despite current volatile business conditions and subdued consumer confidence, the industry is cautiously seeking signs of positive change
Grendene shows resilience amid challenging environment
The parent company of Melissa and Ipanema has reported revenue growth in the year to September, driven by exports and increased prices per pair. However, profitability came under pressure in the third quarter
Lavoro aims to take a one-third share of the security and defence market by 2030
The Portuguese company that specialises in the production of professional footwear, has set itself the target of producing and marketing a third of the Portuguese security and defence needs by 2030
Allbirds lowers full year outlook
The US-based company has lowered its full year outlook after posting another decline in third quarter revenue. Structural changes and ongoing turnaround efforts are continuing to impact sales
Consumer-to-Consumer and a big shift in work culture: how Nicoline Van Enter (Footwearology) sees AI
During the 22nd UITIC Congress in Shanghai in September, we had the opportunity to speak with Nicoline Van Enter, CEO and founder of Footwearology, who shared some valuable insights about AI with us. Watch the video with the converstation now
Shoe Carnival changes name to Shoe Station Group
The footwear retailer said that its board of directors unanimously voted in favour of changing its name to Shoe Station Group. This reflects the “winning” performance of the banner acquired in 2021
Hermès takes a minority stake in the Italian cashmere maker Lanificio Colombo
As part of its strategy to strengthen vertical integration, the French luxury group has acquired a 15% stake in the Italian manufacturer of cashmere and other noble fibres Lanificio Colombo
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