Footwear
UK Retail: Footwear market faces broad-based weakness
Although clothing sales remained resilient and online fashion retail continued to grow in the first half of the year, the footwear sector faced a more challenging environment characterised by ongoing price deflation, weak retail sales, and subdued household spending. A sharp contraction in footwear imports also suggests greater caution among retailers and distributors, suggesting that pressure has extended beyond consumer demand to inventory and replenishment decisions
Brazil posts first trade deficit in footwear since 1997
Continued rising imports and declining exports have pushed the Brazilian footwear industry into its first trade deficit in July since records began in 1997
Yue Yuen posts lower first-half revenue and profitability
The Hong Kong-based group reported a decline in revenue and profitability in the first half, as lower footwear shipments, production inefficiencies and higher labour costs weighed on its manufacturing business
Asia accounts for 56% of global footwear consumption
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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-
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