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Spanish footwear industry launches Intellectual Property Observatory

May 27, 2026 / Spain
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

May 27, 2026 / United States
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

Premium ContentMay 26, 2026 / Business Conditions Survey
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

May 26, 2026 / Germany
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

May 25, 2026 / China
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

May 25, 2026 / United States
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

May 25, 2026 / United States
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

German online footwear spending holds steady in the first quarter

May 22, 2026 / Germany
Despite economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, Germany’s online footwear market remained stable in the first quarter of 2026, as consumers continued to spend online

Dr. Martens returns to profit growth in FY 2026

May 22, 2026 / United Kingdom
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

May 21, 2026 / Hong Kong
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

May 20, 2026 / France
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

May 18, 2026 / Germany
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

May 15, 2026 / United States
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

Grendene reports soft first-quarter results

May 14, 2026 / Brazil
Despite higher sales volumes, the Brazilian company reported weaker revenue and margins in the first quarter as consumers shifted towards lower-priced products due to cautious spending

MICAM reshapes layout for its 102nd edition

May 14, 2026 / Italy
The September edition of MICAM Milano 102 will feature a reworked layout aimed at smoother circulation, with pavilions reorganised to make the visitor journey clearer across the show
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