Footwear
Offenbach hosts successful Barefoot Shoe Fair launch
Exhibitors and attendees praised Barefoot European Shoe Fair for its vibrant atmosphere, diverse product offerings and growing consumer interest, signalling a shift from niche to mainstream appeal
Germany Retail: cautious forecasts reign amid uncertainty
Although the retail sector has shown modest year-on-year growth overall, the footwear segment continues to struggle. Meanwhile, online sales have recorded double-digit increases since September 2024. The truth is that despite signs of easing inflation and seasonal discount campaigns, both retailers and consumers remain cautious amid geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty. The rebound seen earlier in the year has given way to cautious forecasts, particularly in light of the sharp downturn in footwear imports and the potential ramifications of shifting trade policies
Kizik files patent infringement lawsuit against Skechers
HandsFree Lab, the parent company of Kizik, has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Skechers regarding the Hands Free Slip-ins line. The California-based company intends to “aggressively challenge” the allegations
Footwear production rebounds in 2024
Last year, global footwear production recovered, increasing by 6.9% and regaining the 1.5 billion pairs lost in 2023. This is one of the key conclusions of the data published in the World Footwear Yearbook 2025, just released by APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear Association
Soles4Souls raises over 393 thousand USD in its annual fundraiser
The Nashville-based non-profit organisation has raised over 393 821 US dollars at its annual fundraiser, enabling it to provide more than 24 000 homeless students with a pair of shoes
Spain Retail: the fashion sector is now under pressure
Unlike our previous forecast, the Spanish fashion sector is currently under pressure, with its turnover down by 2.56% year-on-year in the first half of the year. The footwear sector, in particular, is showing worrying signs, with low prices and cautious consumer behaviour. This has left retailers with high inventory levels and high hopes for summer discounts. However, only time will tell if the slowdown of the Spanish economy due to mounting global geopolitical and financial uncertainty will affect their prospects
Stella Holdings posts solid first half
In the second quarter, the Hong Kong-based footwear manufacturer recorded an improvement on the previous quarter, boosted by higher sports demand. This led to a solid performance in the first half of the year
2024: footwear production rebounds, exports rise in volume but not in value
In 2024, global footwear production recovered, increasing by 6.9% and regaining the 1.5 billion pairs lost in 2023. Footwear exports also improved in volume, rising by 4.6% compared to the previous year. However, the total export value remained nearly flat, growing by just 0.1%. These are some of the key conclusions of the data published in the World Footwear Yearbook 2025, just released by APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear Association
2025 UITIC Congress set to launch in one month
The countdown has begun. The next edition of the UITIC International Technical Footwear Congress is returning to China for the second time, taking place in Shanghai from the 31st of August to the 3rd of September
Deckers reports strong start to fiscal year 2026
Despite a trade environment marked by uncertainty, the US-based company has reported a strong first quarter performance, with net sales growing by 16.9% year-on-year
Latin American Footwear Forum 2025: regional collaboration is a strategic necessity
Amid a challenging trade environment, the Latin American Footwear Forum is set to return from the 13th to the 15th of August with a more focused and action-driven agenda. We spoke to Horacio Moschetto, head of the Argentine Chamber of the Footwear Industry (CIC), to gain further insight into the event
A year of milestones for the Italian footwear industry
The year 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of Assocalzaturifici, the Italian footwear association, and the 100th edition of MICAM. The latter is being repositioned under a newly launched three-year business plan
France Retail: something doesn’t add up in the footwear market
There is something amiss in the footwear retail sector in France. Since April, footwear sales have increased and prices have remained stable, supported by one of the lowest inflation rates in the Eurozone. Nevertheless, concerns have been raised about the sluggish state of the economy, with both consumer and retail confidence not only negative, but also on a downward trend. This suggests that footwear imports will most likely continue to decrease, as they did in April. Only time will tell what will happen next
Inspiramais wraps up with an attendance of over 8 000 visitors
The last edition of Brazil’s leading trade fair for materials attracted a record 8 000-plus buyers and industry professionals from the footwear, apparel, furniture, automotive, décor and jewellery sectors
Coats Group acquires OrthoLite
The UK-based manufacturer of industrial threads for the apparel and footwear industries is set to acquire the insole manufacturer OrthoLite for an initial enterprise value of 770 million USD-
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