Footwear
Netherlands Retail: The sector held its ground in 2025, but momentum is cooling
The retail sector in the Netherlands remained resilient in 2025, achieving moderate growth. However, the fashion retail sector, including the footwear sub-sector, was more volatile. While overall inflation eased, clothing and footwear saw subdued or negative price dynamics, potentially suggesting limited pricing power. Despite relatively stable retail sentiment, consumer confidence deteriorated towards the end of the year, which, together with a slowdown in footwear imports, points to a softer trade outlook
Portuguese footwear exports resist international downturn in 2025
Against a backdrop of global instability, the Portuguese footwear sector ended 2025 on a positive note, in contrast to the downward trend observed among the world’s leading producers
Birkenstock posts strong first-quarter growth on holiday demand
The Germany-based group has reported an 18% year-on-year revenue growth in the first quarter, driven by strong holiday demand. Despite facing currency headwinds and US tariffs, net profit surged by 151%
Crocs reports modest full-year revenue decline
The US-based casual footwear company reported a modest decline in full-year revenue in 2025. This reflects ongoing pressure on the HeyDude brand, while the core Crocs brand has remained stable
Crocs debuts new global campaign targeting younger consumers
Nearly 10 years after the last one, the casual footwear brand has launched a new global narrative. Wonderfully Unordinary is designed to reposition the brand, especially in the eyes of younger consumers
Caleres appoints first-ever head of New York Brands division
The US-based footwear company has appointed Kristen Sosa to the newly created position of Division President of Brand Portfolio – New York Brands, as it continues to strengthen its brand portfolio
CEC welcomes technology centres as new associate members
The European Footwear Confederation (CEC) has introduced a new membership category to engage with stakeholders beyond national footwear associations. This new category will encompass technology centres
Genesco announces CFO transition
The US-based footwear company has announced that its current Chief Financial Officer, Sandra Harris, will leave the company on the 6th of March to pursue other opportunities
Dr. Martens releases third quarter trading update
The UK-based company has posted lower third-quarter revenue due to weaker demand in certain regions, but remains on track to deliver profit growth as it implements its strategic reset
Portuguese footwear takes centre stage at Willy Chavarria’s Paris runway show
Portuguese footwear took centre stage at Willy Chavarria’s latest show at Paris Fashion Week, thanks to a collaboration with two Portuguese leading brands, supported by APICCAPS
VF Corp reports modest growth in the third quarter as turnaround progresses
The US-based company has reported modest revenue growth in the third quarter, supported by improved performance in the Americas region and a return to growth in its direct-to-consumer channel
Aymod to open its doors in Istanbul next March
From the 25th to the 28th of March 2026, the Istanbul Expo Centre will host the Aymod International Footwear Fashion Fair, bringing together footwear companies, buyers, and industry professionals from around the world
Next rescues British footwear brand Russell & Bromley
The UK-based fashion retailer acquired the Russell & Bromley brand out of administration for 3.8 million British pounds (4.4 million euros), retaining just three stores. This could put 440 jobs at risk
New footwear material trends revealed by industry survey
Industry experts point to sustainable natural fibres as the dominant footwear material trend for the next two years, a key insight from the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey conducted at the end of 2025
Luís Onofre launches shoe golf line
Portuguese footwear designer Luís Onofre has launched Clubhouse Heritage, a new line of golf shoes that combines tradition and refinement with a sporting spirit-
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