Footwear
Phyllis Rein from FSNYE: business is built on relationships
In today’s interview, we spoke to Phyllis Rein, the President and CEO of the Footwear Show New York Expo (FSNYE). We talked about the latest edition of the show, as well as the main trends observed in footwear and the trade fair landscape
Dr. Martens maintains full-year outlook as US growth continues
The British footwear brand said in a trading update that its performance since the start of the 2027 financial year had been in line with expectations and that it was maintaining its full-year guidance
Inspiramais closes São Paulo edition
The 34th Inspiramais closed in São Paulo with higher professional attendance, 150 exhibitors and 22 international buyer groups from seven countries, reinforcing its role as a materials platform
France Retail: Widespread recovery remains elusive
After an uncertain 2025, the French retail market is showing few signs of widespread recovery. While online sales remain its main source of growth, overall retail has stagnated and the footwear market continues to struggle with subdued consumer demand. Meanwhile, the recent acceleration in headline inflation has not resulted in higher clothing and footwear prices, which suggests weak pricing power and ongoing promotional pressure. Against a backdrop of fragile consumer and retail confidence, it is no surprise that businesses have become more cautious in their approach to inventory management
Dass Group closes footwear factory in Argentina, lays off 150 workers
After nearly two decades, the Brazilian footwear manufacturer has ended production at its Eldorado plant in Argentina, citing deteriorating market conditions and a loss of competitiveness
Portuguese footwear takes centre stage at Milan Fashion Week
The London-based designer Saul Nash has joined TOWORKFOR to reinterpret the boat shoe, combining technical and luxury elements. This was presented at Milan Fashion Week
Assomac calls for stronger supply chain coordination
Italy’s technology sector for footwear, leather goods and tanning contracted again in 2025, prompting Assomac to call for stronger supply chain links and coordinated industrial policy
Genesco appoints Jonathan Collins as Chief Financial Officer
Following a thorough search, the US-based footwear retailer appointed Jonathan Collins as its Chief Financial Officer. He served in the same position at America’s Car-Mart in the last year
Digital Product Creation: The New Frontier in Footwear Manufacturing
JUST RELEASED! The global footwear industry is undergoing a profound digital transformation. The shift from physical development to digital workflows - known as Digital Product Creation (DPC) - is redefining how shoes are designed, tested, and manufactured, blending traditional craftsmanship with technological precision
ECOSTEP to deliver the first tailored ecodesign framework for the European footwear industry
The European footwear sector has taken another step towards a sustainable transition with the launch of ECOSTEP, a four-year Horizon project that aims to establish a comprehensive ecodesign framework for footwear
Global footwear trade weakens in early 2026
International footwear trade began 2026 under pressure. In the first quarter of the year, most of the main production-based exporters analysed recorded a decline in exports, while several major consumption markets also reduced their imports. The results point to a cautious start to the year for global footwear, although the impact varied substantially across country profiles
Portuguese Footwear Association highlights sustainability challenge at Brussels event
If the European footwear sector is to address the growing environmental impact of consumption, it must accelerate its transition to circularity. This was the key message of a conference organised by APICCAPS in Brussels as part of the BioShoes4All project
Netherlands Retail: Confidence gap widens, footwear lags
Recent developments in the Dutch retail market reveal an increasing gap. Although consumer confidence has deteriorated sharply, retailers remain positive and footwear imports have shown resilience. Yet, footwear continues to lag behind the broader retail sector, facing weaker demand, persistent price pressure, and inconsistent sales. Meanwhile, online retail remains structurally strong, reflecting the ongoing shift in consumer purchasing behaviour
Accent Group rejects Frasers' takeover bid
The independent board committee of the Australian sports footwear retailer has urged shareholders to reject a takeover offer from Frasers Group, describing the bid as highly opportunistic-
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