Footwear
Spain commits to Action Plan for footwear and components industry
Both FICE and AEC have welcomed the commitment of the Spanish Ministry of Industry to develop an action plan for the footwear and components industry
UITIC 2027 Congress to explore the future of the footwear industry
The 2027 UITIC Congress will take place in Jakarta from the 2nd to the 4th of August, focusing on advanced technologies, sustainable manufacturing and resilience under the theme “Engineering the Future of the Footwear Industry”
ACLE 2026 records all-time high in visits
The 26th All China Leather Exhibition (ACLE) attracted more than 34,000 visitors during its three-day run in Shanghai, setting a new attendance record for the event, according to the organisers
Pakistan: footwear exports decline despite leather footwear growth
Pakistani footwear exports declined slightly in value in the first two months of the 2026-2027 fiscal year, as a sharp contraction in the other footwear segment offset growth in leather and canvas footwear
FAIST Voices: meet Armipex
The Portuguese footwear manufacturer Armipex, which is approaching its fiftieth anniversary, is leveraging the support of the FAIST project to drive the next phase of automated footwear manufacturing
Conexão Origem Sustentável returns for third edition
The Brazilian footwear industry will gather on the 30th of September for the third Conexão Origem Sustentável event, which focuses on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues across the sector's supply chain
German footwear sales remain subdued in the first half
The footwear market in Germany remained subdued in the first half of 2026, as weaker domestic sales and declining employment continued to put pressure on manufacturers
Genesco unveils Wrangler footwear collection
The US-based footwear retailer has launched its first Wrangler footwear collection under a multi-year licensing agreement with Kontoor Brands, owner of the denim and lifestyle brand
Retail Flash: Footwear trails broader retail across key markets
The retail landscape in the Netherlands, France, Spain, Germany, the UK, the US and Japan remains uneven, with the footwear sector often trailing behind broader retail and fashion categories. Fragile consumer confidence, varying pricing power and cautious inventory management continue to weigh on the sector, while stronger digital sales have yet to translate into a broader footwear recovery
FAIST Voices: meet AMF Safety Shoes
As part of the FAIST project, Portuguese technical and safety footwear manufacturer AFM Safety Shoes has committed to developing automation-focused solutions that prioritise efficiency and sustainability
Brazilian footwear exports remain under pressure
Brazilian footwear exports continued to decline in August, with falls in both volume and value. Year-to-date figures also remained negative, while imports continued to increase
MICAM and sister fairs attract 37,000 visitors
The September edition of MICAM Milano, MIPEL, Milano Fashion&Jewels and TheOneMilano, which took place from the 13th to the 15th of June at Fiera Milano Rho, attracted 37,000 professional visitors
Shoe Station Group cuts full-year outlook amid promotional pressure
The US-based footwear retailer has lowered its 2026 outlook as increased promotional activity and inventory liquidation impacted sales and profitability during the second quarter
Dr. Martens appoints former Burberry executive as Global Customer Director
The UK-based footwear company has appointed Katie Morton as its new Global Customer Director. Through this, Dr. Martens aims to strengthen its consumer-centric approach on a global scale
Japan Retail: Higher rates meet an uneven fashion recovery
Against a backdrop of renewed price pressures and a weaker yen, the Japanese fashion market has experienced an uneven recovery. Interest rates have continued to rise, and consumer confidence remains subdued. Within the fashion sector, clothing inflation has outpaced that of footwear. Commercial sales also diverged, with textile sales enjoying a strong rebound, whereas apparel and accessories only returned to marginal growth. Meanwhile, despite falling volumes, footwear import value held up, supported by higher average prices-
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