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What’s next for footwear businesses in a volatile global trade landscape?

Apr 18, 2025 / United States
We have looked at the prospects for footwear companies in light of the recent US tariffs announcements, highlighting some concerns from both a manufacturing and retail perspective

EU and UAE agree to open free trade talks

Apr 17, 2025 / European Union
The European Union (EU) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to start Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations. The European Confederation of the Footwear Industry (CEC) has welcomed this move

US retail sales grew in March but consumers are worried

Apr 17, 2025 / United States
Data released by the US Census Bureau showed that retail sales rose in March, even as consumers continued to worry about the impact of rising tariffs, the National Retail Federation (NRF) said

Deichmann with a strong performance in 2024

Apr 16, 2025 / Germany
The German-based footwear retailer has reported a strong 2024 performance, despite a challenging trading environment, particularly in its home market and the US

New North America President at Puma

Apr 16, 2025 / Germany
The sportswear company has announced that Tara McRae will succeed Bob Philion as President of Puma North America, where she will oversee the company’s business in this market

LVMH reports drop in revenue in the first quarter

Apr 16, 2025 / France
Amid a disrupted geopolitical and economic environment, the France-based luxury conglomerate has reported a decline in first quarter revenue. Europe was the only region to grow

Portuguese women’s footwear brand Helena Mar enters the market

Apr 15, 2025 / Portugal
The new Portuguese footwear brand was born within the PC Footwear factory to create discreet luxury women’s collections that celebrate individuality and style, combining comfort with timeless design

Bangladeshi leather footwear exports continue to grow

Apr 15, 2025 / Bangladesh
Leather footwear exports are underpinning the positive performance of the leather industry in the fiscal year 2024-2025, according to the Export Promotion Bureau of the Government of Bangladesh

China hits back with 125% tariffs on US goods

Apr 14, 2025 / China
China has retaliated against Donald Trump’s latest round on tariffs by raising duties on all US goods to 125% and dismissing the administration’s actions as a “joke”

Prada buys Versace from Capri

Apr 14, 2025 / Italy
Prada S.p.A. and Capri Holdings Limited have entered into a definitive agreement regarding the purchase of 100% of Versace by the Milan-based fashion group

France Retail: watch out for the snowball effect

Premium Content Apr 11, 2025 / France
Both the footwear and the retail sector as a whole have failed to start the year on a strong footing, according to sales data. Consumers, who seemed to start the year in a more positive mood, took a step back in March and remain pessimistic about the French economy. Import data also suggest that retail confidence is in free fall. All in all, the risk of a snowball effect in the French retail sector cannot be dismissed.

New fashion chapter in Düsseldorf with TWODAYS

Apr 11, 2025 / Germany
Set to debut alongside Düsseldorf Fashion Days, TWODAYS introduces a compact and refreshed approach centred on concentration, quality and relevance—paired with Neonyt’s sustainable fashion platform

Primark CEO resigns amid allegations of misconduct

Apr 10, 2025 / United Kingdom
Associated British Foods (ABF) has announced that Paul Marchant has resigned as CEO of Primark amid allegations of misconduct. He will be replaced on an interim basis by Eoin Tonge, ABF’s finance director

JD Sports cautious on tariff impact as it announces fourth quarter and full year update

Apr 10, 2025 / United Kingdom
The UK-based sportswear retailer has reported a solid fourth quarter and full year performance in its latest trading update. However, it is cautious about the actual impact of tariffs in the current year

Trump suspends tariff hikes for 90 days, but escalates trade war with China

Apr 10, 2025 / United States
On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on all “reciprocal” tariffs, with the exception of China. Tariffs on Chinese goods will rise to 125%
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