Footwear
Crocs delivers third-quarter growth and further raises full-year outlook
The US-based footwear company reported a 4.6% increase in revenue in the third quarter, driven by growth across its brands and distribution channels. As a result, it has raised its 2026 full-year outlook
Shoe Zone’s full-year revenue falls amid challenging trading conditions
In its latest full-year 2026 trading update, the UK-based footwear retailer reported a 4.5% decline in revenue, as weaker consumer confidence and a reduced store portfolio impacted sales
Aesthetic Digital Personalization: Valuing Craftsmanship and Driving Business Value in Footwear
NEW PAPER RELEASED! Beyond functional engineering, digital personalization is unlocking new commercial opportunities and visual creativity in footwear manufacturing. A new World Footwear innovation paper explores how digital decoration, flexible printing, and on-demand workflows are elevating traditional craftsmanship while meeting evolving consumer demands.
Spanish footwear exports edge up by 0.8% in the first seven months
Spanish footwear exports rose by 0.8% to 2.02 billion euros in the first seven months of 2026, while imports fell by 7.86% in value, according to Shoe Intelligence, citing FICE data
CEC calls for clear rules on proposed EU Universal PFAS restriction
The European Footwear Confederation (CEC) is calling for clear rules on responsibility and compliance under the proposed EU Universal PFAS restriction, while supporting the transition towards PFAS-free footwear and leather goods
Functional Digital Personalization: Engineering Precision, Health, and Sustainability in Footwear
NEW PAPER JUST RELEASED! Beyond aesthetic customization, digital personalization is driving a major technical shift in orthopaedic, medical, and high-performance footwear. A new World Footwear innovation paper explores how 3D foot scanning, biomechanical simulation, and additive manufacturing are establishing new standards for functional precision and sustainable production
Join the 15th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey
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Portuguese footwear industry launches Kindness campaign
Empathy, sustainability and the people behind the footwear industry are at the heart of Kindness, a new international communication campaign by the Portuguese Footwear Association (APICCAPS)
Argentina’s footwear industry faces deepening crisis
Amid falling domestic demand, rising imports and concerns over smuggling, Argentina’s footwear industry has lost around 10,000 jobs and seen approximately 100 factories close
Stella International reports modest revenue growth in the third quarter
The Hong Kong-based group reported a 2.2% increase in revenue in the third quarter, reiterating plans to add around 20 million pairs of production capacity through new factories in Vietnam, Indonesia and Bangladesh
Digital Personalization in Footwear: Valuing Craftsmanship in a Customer-Centric Era
NEW PAPER JUST RELEASED! The shift from mass production to mass personalization is redefining the bond between footwear brands and consumers, blending traditional craft with digital technology. A new World Footwear innovation paper focusing on this transformation is now available for FREE download
CEC study finds safety and chemical compliance failures in online footwear
An European Footwear Confederation (CEC) study found widespread failures in terms of chemical and safety compliance in footwear sold on Shein, Temu and AliExpress, highlighting the need for stronger enforcement of EU product safety rules
APICCAPS to launch market-entry initiative in the US
APICCAPS will promote an initiative in to boost Portuguese footwear exports to the United States by connecting Portuguese companies with American buyers, distributors, and retailers in New York
Join the 15th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey
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German footwear market contracts as demand shifts towards versatile styles
Germany’s footwear market is forecast to generate less revenue for the third consecutive year, as consumers buy fewer shoes and increasingly favour versatile, everyday sneakers-
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