Footwear
Global footwear production holds steady in 2025
JUST RELEASED: In 2025, global footwear production remained virtually unchanged, recording a marginal increase of 0.1% to a total of 24.6 billion pairs, according to data from the World Footwear Yearbook 2026 recently released by APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear Association. This follows a revised estimate for the production figures in 2024, which now indicates a robust growth of nearly 10% for that year. While international trade volume saw a slight dip of 0.1%, the total value of exports rose by 1.6%, reaching 172 billion dollars
VF Corp raises full-year revenue guidance despite continued Vans weakness
The US-based company has raised its revenue guidance for the 2027 fiscal year after exceeding its own expectations in the first quarter. However, Vans remains a weak spot for the group
Birkenstock opens first community workshop store in China
The Germany-based footwear company has opened its first community workshop store in China. Located at HKRI Taikoo Hui in Shanghai, it is part of the company’s retail expansion in the country
Genesco announces leadership transition at Schuh
The US-based footwear retailer Genesco has appointed Tomas Petersson as president of its UK business, Schuh. He replaces Colin Temple, who is retiring after 38 years with the company
Deckers delivers record first-quarter revenue
The California-based company reported a record revenue figure in the first quarter, surpassing 1 billion US dollars for the first time, thanks to continued sales growth driven by Hoka and UGG
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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-
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