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Spain Retail: Fashion recovers amid mixed market signs
Spanish retail has remained resilient over the past year, supported by sustained growth in online sales. Meanwhile, the fashion sector recovered in early 2026 following a weaker performance in 2025. However, rising prices, weakening consumer and retail confidence, and lower footwear imports suggest that the improvement in turnover this year reflects a mixed market environment rather than an overall strengthening in demand
BioShoes4All sets new benchmark for sustainable footwear innovation
The Portuguese footwear industry presented the final results of the BioShoes4All project, marking the conclusion of the sector’s largest collaborative project to date in the fields of bioeconomy, sustainability, and industrial innovation
US introduces new tariffs on imports from 60 trading partners
New tariffs of 10% to 12.5% have been introduced by the Trump administration on imports from 60 trading partners under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, replacing temporary duties that expired on 24 July
US imposes additional 50% tariffs on selected Canadian imports
The United States has announced an additional 50% tariff on selected Canadian imports worth almost 20 billion US dollars. The new tariffs are set to take effect on the 19th of August
Puma announces two senior leadership appointments
The sportswear company has announced two appointments to its senior leadership team, naming Dusan Hamlin as Vice President of E-Commerce and Marcia dos Santos as Vice President of the Core Business Unit
Pedro Vives appointed president of FUTURMODA
Pedro Vives has been appointed as the new president of FUTURMODA. He succeeds José Antonio Ibarra, who led the fair for eight years, covering 16 consecutive editions
Shoe Zone raises full-year guidance
The UK-based footwear retailer has revised its adjusted loss before tax guidance upwards for the full year, after recording sales in May and June that exceeded expectations
Italian footwear turnover falls by 2.7% as exports weaken
The Italian footwear sector experienced a slowdown in exports in the first quarter of 2026, with turnover declining by 2.7%, despite a modest recovery in domestic consumption
Burberry reports a 5% growth in comparable sales in the first quarter
The luxury group reported a 5% year-on-year increase in comparable retail sales during the first quarter of the 2027 financial year, supported by continued strong demand for outerwear
Zara Larsson wears boots crafted in Portugal by PC Footwear
The Portuguese company PC Footwear has completed another high-profile international project by creating a collection of bespoke boots for Swedish singer and songwriter Zara Larsson
Stella International reports first-half results in line with expectations
The Hong Kong-based group reported first-half results in line with expectations, with revenue up by 1.5% year-on-year, and announced that three new factories are on track to begin operating in the second half
US imposes 25% tariffs on Brazilian goods, raising concerns in the footwear industry
The US will impose a 25% tariff on several Brazilian goods, including footwear, from the 22nd of July, following a year-long investigation into trade practices the US administration considers to be unfair
Richemont starts the year on a positive note
The Switzerland-based luxury group reported a 20% year-on-year increase in sales at constant exchange rates in the first quarter of the 2026 financial year, supported by growth across all regions
adidas expands India sourcing with new facility
The Germany-based sportswear company is expanding its footwear production in India by setting up a new manufacturing facility with Evervan Kothari Footwear in Karur, Tamil Nadu
Dr. Martens maintains full-year outlook as US growth continues
The British footwear brand said in a trading update that its performance since the start of the 2027 financial year had been in line with expectations and that it was maintaining its full-year guidance
US retail body reports higher imports, sales growth and early back-to-school season
US retailers are increasing imports ahead of potential tariff changes, while retail sales continued to grow in June and consumers started their back-to-school shopping earlier than usual
Phyllis Rein from FSNYE: business is built on relationships
In today’s interview, we spoke to Phyllis Rein, the President and CEO of the Footwear Show New York Expo (FSNYE). We talked about the latest edition of the show, as well as the main trends observed in footwear and the trade fair landscape
Kering expands Academy for Excellence with education partnerships
The France-based luxury group has expanded its Academy for Excellence by collaborating with eight Italian educational institutions to train the next generation of luxury artisans
European Commission formally removes leather from EUDR scope
The European Commission has formally adopted a Delegated Act that removes cattle hides, skins and leather from the scope of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), confirming a proposal first put forward in May
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