The World Footwear attended the 22nd UITIC Congress in Shanghai back in September. We had the opportunity to talk with Sergio Dulio, president of the UITIC, about some of the main conclusions of the congress. Watch the interview below to learn about it
HDS/L and Messe Offenbach present a new event that will gather brand leaders, retailers and decision-makers to exchange ideas and explore opportunities for the footwear industry
The Swiss-based sports and lifestyle group is continuing to expand its portfolio into footwear, having recently announced the acquisition of Gabor. No financial details were released
The Hong Kong-based footwear manufacturer has reported a 7.8% year-on-year increase in footwear shipments in the third quarter of the year, driven by solid sports demand
During the last edition of the UITIC Congress, we spoke with Lu Hua, Deputy Secretary General of CLIA, the China Leather Industry Association. A nice conversation about the Chinese footwear industry and the UITIC Congress. Watch it here today
As the footwear and accessories industry enters a new phase, Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags will serve as the global meeting point where technological innovation transforms into commercial opportunity
Mark Haley, the company’s Senior Vice President, Controller and Principal Accounting Officer, has been named Interim Principal Financial Officer following the resignation of CFO Jared Poff
Twenty-six European business associations, including CEC, representing a variety of industries, are calling for the swift ratification of the EU-Mercosur agreement, as the bill has now entered the European Parliament
The Footwear Collective has partnered with Goodwill SoCal to collect and recycle used shoes. Consumers are invited to donate shoes of any brand or condition as part of this major initiative
Year-to-date Chinese footwear exports are down, while Vietnam and Indonesia have grown. EU exports increased modestly, with Portugal performing better than Spain and Italy. US imports increased in value
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has promoted Nate Herman to the position of Executive Vice President. He has previously served as Senior Vice President of Policy
The Dutch footwear retail sector has held up against volatility, achieving a 0.7% increase in sales in the first eight months of 2025, as compared to the same period of the previous year. This outpaces growth in the overall retail market. Despite highly variable monthly sales, ranging from a high of 11% to a low of 7.7%, this modest growth trajectory appears to be supported by a surge in retail confidence, which aligns with positive import data. Although still negative, consumer sentiment is slightly more optimistic
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Although Deloitte is forecasting an increase in holiday retail sales of between 2.9% and 3.4% this year, the rise in shoe prices is expected to slow footwear spending
The Nashville-based footwear group has brought together Journeys, Schuh and Little Burgundy in order to strengthen its market positioning and maximise opportunities, with a focus on consumers