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Italian footwear turnover falls by 2.7% as exports weaken
The Italian footwear sector experienced a slowdown in exports in the first quarter of 2026, with turnover declining by 2.7%, despite a modest recovery in domestic consumption
US imposes 25% tariffs on Brazilian goods, raising concerns in the footwear industry
The US will impose a 25% tariff on several Brazilian goods, including footwear, from the 22nd of July, following a year-long investigation into trade practices the US administration considers to be unfair
US retail body reports higher imports, sales growth and early back-to-school season
US retailers are increasing imports ahead of potential tariff changes, while retail sales continued to grow in June and consumers started their back-to-school shopping earlier than usual
UK retail footfall falls in June amid heatwave
UK retail footfall fell in June as record high temperatures discouraged shoppers from visiting stores, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC). High streets recorded the steepest decline
Coalition urges EU to strengthen marketplace accountability
The CEC and 87 other organisations are urging the European Commission to use the upcoming European Product Act to address the lack of accountability surrounding the billions of low-value parcels entering the EU each year
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
Mario Jorge Machado re-elected EURATEX President
The European Apparel and Textile Confederation’s re-elected President is set to push for fair competition, better import controls and a transition that strengthens rather than weakens the industry
US retail sales continue to rise
According to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, retail sales rose for the eighth consecutive month in May, despite high gas prices and ongoing inflation
Álvaro Sánchez from AEC and FUTURMODA: without components, there is no footwear
In today’s interview, we spoke to Álvaro Sánchez, CEO of the AEC association and the FUTURMODA trade fair. Among other topics, we talked about the state of the Spanish industry, trends, and the recent challenges encountered by trade fairs
AAFA releases industry glossary of traceability terms
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has published a glossary of traceability terms, with the aim of promoting clarity, consistency and a shared understanding across the global supply chain
Alessandro Iliprandi appointed new President of UNIC
At the Italian Tanneries Association’s last Annual General Meeting, which marked the association’s 80th anniversary, Alessandro Iliprandi, the CEO of Bonaudo, was elected as the new president of UNIC
USA-Iran Conflict: Footwear Industry Prepares Strategic Shifts in Suppliers and Logistics Routes
According to the latest World Footwear Business Conditions Survey conducted in April 2026, the ongoing instability arising from the geopolitical tension between Iran and USA is forcing a significant majority of the industry to re-evaluate its operational strategies
US proposes 25% tariff on Brazilian goods, raising concerns in footwear sector
A preliminary US proposal to impose a 25% tariff on Brazilian exports has sparked concern throughout the footwear industry, although this could still be revised before a final decision is made
APICCAPS welcomes talents from leading international universities
The Portuguese Footwear Association is set to welcome students from the London College of Fashion and the Fashion Institute of Technology in June as part of an initiative to strengthen ties between the industry and the academia
Rising Geopolitical Risks Drive Footwear Costs Higher
Rising geopolitical tensions are expected to impact the global footwear industry mainly through higher costs rather than an immediate decline in consumer demand, according to the latest World Footwear Business Conditions Survey-
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