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Asia accounts for 56% of global footwear consumption

Aug 18, 2026 / World Footwear Yearbook
JUST RELEASED: The geography of footwear consumption is evolving, with Asia consolidating its dominance. Check all details in the new World Footwear Yearbook 2026 recently released by APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear Association

Shoe Station Group appoints Tracy Dick as Chief Marketing Officer

Aug 18, 2026 / United States
The US-based footwear retailer has appointed Tracy Dick as its new Chief Marketing Officer. She will be responsible for driving growth and engagement across Shoe Carnival and Shoe Station

Alpargatas maintains growth in the second quarter

Aug 17, 2026 / Brazil
The Brazil-based company that owns Havaianas has reported double-digit sales growth and a significant increase in profitability in the second quarter of the year

Grendene reports lower revenue and profitability in the second quarter

Aug 14, 2026 / Brazil
The Brazilian footwear manufacturer has reported a lower revenue and profitability in the second quarter, as challenging consumer conditions took their toll on its domestic business

Germany Retail: Footwear remains under pressure

Premium ContentAug 11, 2026 / Germany
The German footwear market is under increasing pressure due to declining sales, rising prices and weakening consumer confidence. While total retail and online sales have remained relatively resilient, footwear and leather goods have consistently underperformed. Meanwhile, retailers have become more cautious, as reflected in declining imports and weak retail confidence, which points to a challenging environment for the sector

Genesco announces retirement of Chief Strategy and Digital Officer

Aug 11, 2026 / United States
The US-based footwear retailer has announced the retirement of Parag D. Desai, Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy and Digital Officer, after more than a decade with the company

Steve Madden lifts fiscal 2026 outlook again after strong second quarter

Aug 7, 2026 / United States
The US-based designer and marketer of footwear and accessories has reported strong second-quarter results, raising its fiscal 2026 outlook for the second consecutive quarter

Geox improves profitability despite first-half sales decline

Aug 7, 2026 / Italy
The Italy-based company has reported sales of 270.4 million euros in the first half of 2026, a decrease of 11.4% year-on-year, while adjusted EBIT increased to 5.6 million euros from 0.6 million euros

Expo Detalles Perú 2026 to hold its 15th edition

Aug 7, 2026 / Peru
The trade fair specialising in materials, machinery and technology for the footwear industry is taking place from the 12th to the 14th of August at the Jockey Plaza Convention Centre in Lima

Sales growth continues at Rocky Brands in the second quarter

Aug 6, 2026 / United States
The US-based footwear manufacturer has reported a 12% year-on-year increase in second-quarter net sales, while earnings improved due to the recognition of actual and anticipated recoveries of IEEPA tariffs

Crocs raises full-year outlook

Aug 5, 2026 / United States
Crocs delivered stronger-than-expected second-quarter results, driven by solid direct-to-consumer growth and momentum in its core brand, leading the company to raise its full-year 2026 outlook

Lineapelle confirms over 1,000 exhibitors at September 2026 edition

Aug 5, 2026 / Italy
The leading leather trade event for the luxury, fashion and design supply chains has confirmed that more than 1,000 exhibitors will participate in the September 2026 edition

24.6 billion pairs: global footwear production in 2025

Aug 4, 2026 / World Footwear Yearbook
JUST RELEASED: In 2025, global footwear production remained broadly 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

International markets support Columbia Sportswear’s second-quarter growth

Aug 4, 2026 / United States
The US-based company has exceeded its sales guidance in the second quarter, with international growth partly offsetting weaker performance in the US and Canada

Knowledge Roadmap comes to a close with Industry Open Day

Aug 3, 2026 / Portugal
This year’s ‘Knowledge Roadmap’ initiative, run by APICCAPS in schools with the aim of preparing future generations and attracting new talent, came to a close with an Industry Open Day
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