Footwear
Rising Geopolitical Risks Drive Footwear Costs Higher
Rising geopolitical tensions are expected to impact the global footwear industry mainly through higher costs rather than an immediate decline in consumer demand, according to the latest World Footwear Business Conditions Survey
FAIST Voices: meet Rodiro
With the support of the software company Mind, the Portuguese footwear manufacturer Rodiro has been developing its design products and manufacturing processes as part of the FAIST project
Spanish footwear industry launches Intellectual Property Observatory
The Spanish footwear industry is launching the Footwear Intellectual Property Observatory (OPIC) to improve the protection of its designs against potential infringements and counterfeiting
Shoe Carnival reaffirms full-year outlook despite soft first quarter
The footwear retailer reported lower sales and a net loss in the first quarter of its fiscal year. However, it reaffirmed its full-year guidance, expecting a stronger performance during the back-to-school and fall selling seasons
USA - Iran Tensions seen as Rising Risk for Global Footwear Industry
The conflict between the United States and Iran is increasingly viewed as a material risk for the global footwear industry, according to the results of the Spring 2026 edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey
Deichmann CEO: Sustainability Anchors New Essen Campus
Deichmann tells World Footwear how photovoltaics, geothermal energy and green roofs fit into an integrated concept behind the new Essen headquarters gateway
Chinese footwear exports decline in the first quarter
According to customs data and industry sources, China’s footwear exports fell in the first quarter of 2026, while the leather footwear segment showed mixed performance
Caleres appoints Dan Karpel as CFO
The US-based footwear company has appointed Dan Karpel to the roles of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. He will also serve as the company’s Principal Financial and Accounting Officer
Strong full-year 2026 for Deckers
The California-based company Deckers posted strong results in the full year of 2026, with robust demand for Hoka and Ugg products driving sales and earnings growth
Dr. Martens returns to profit growth in FY 2026
The UK-based footwear company returned to profit growth in the 2026 financial year, with adjusted pre-tax profit rising by 61.3% year-on-year. Stronger full-price sales and tight cost controls helped offset weaker revenue
Tariff uncertainty and softer demand weigh on Yue Yuen’s first quarter
The Hong Kong-based group has reported lower revenue and profits in the first quarter of 2026 due to tariff uncertainty, weaker consumer demand and production disruptions
Maud Rascle appointed Managing Director of CTC
Following a three-month transition period, Maud Rascle has been appointed as the new General Director of the French leather, footwear and leather goods technical centre
Birkenstock reports revenue growth but profits come under pressure
Although profitability declined amid a challenging macroeconomic environment, the Germany-based footwear company reported revenue growth across all regions and sales channels
Genesco appoints Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
Genesco has appointed Ashley Randolph as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer. She has worked at the company for 20 years and was most recently Vice President and Corporate Controller-
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