World Footwear

Organisations

AAFA urges tougher action on online counterfeit networks

Oct 8, 2025 / United States
Meta, Shopee and Alibaba platforms were named by the AAFA in a call for greater accountability, as counterfeiters exploit digital tools to flood markets with fake products and deceive consumers

AIMPLAS prepares third edition of international plastics recycling seminar

Oct 6, 2025 / Spain
PLASREC’s third edition, to occur in December, will combine expert presentations with practical workshops, offering insights into legislation and innovation in the plastics recycling industry

Simac Tanning Tech and Linneapelle attract over 9,000 visitors

Oct 3, 2025 / Italy
With exhibitors from nearly 20 countries, the Italian fairs provided a platform for industry dialogue and showcased Italian resilience in a sector facing export declines and shifting global dynamics

Brazil introduces mandatory footwear labelling to combat counterfeiting

Oct 1, 2025 / Brazil
The new regulation requires footwear manufacturers and importers to provide detailed product information. This is intended to protect consumers and strengthen the legitimate market

Portuguese Shoes debuts at London Fashion Week

Sep 30, 2025 / Portugal
British designer Annie Purdy, winner of the Portuguese Footwear Award, developed her debut collection in Portugal, unveiling it at the Portuguese Embassy in London during London Fashion Week

ACLE highlights innovation and resilience amid global pressures

Sep 30, 2025 / China
The Shanghai trade fair welcomed thousands of professionals, with global trade links and emerging markets offering prospects for the leather sector. The next edition is set to occur in September 2026

CLIA President points to AI and sustainability as footwear industry drivers

Sep 29, 2025 / UITIC Congress Shanghai 2025
In his speech at the last UITIC Congress, CLIA President Li Yuzhong emphasised the importance of AI and sustainability in reshaping the global footwear industry, presenting China as a key partner

CEC calls for stronger EU rules to ensure safe and fair e-commerce

Sep 24, 2025 / CEC
The European Footwear Confederation (CEC) has joined forces with 64 NGOs and industry, retail and consumer organisations to urge the EU to address loopholes in online marketplace trade and protect consumers

Brazilian footwear exports decline as Chinese imports surge

Sep 17, 2025 / Brazil
While Brazilian footwear exports declined in August, mainly due to the impact of the 50% tariff imposed by the United States on Brazilian goods, imports from China surged

International cooperation takes central stage in Simac Tanning Tech 2025

Sep 15, 2025 / Italy
The footwear and leather technology fair, happening in Milan from September 23 to 25, will welcome over three hundred exhibitors, emphasising global collaboration, sustainability, and innovation in machinery and production processes

Asos and ITF sign landmark agreement to safeguard transport workers’ rights

Sep 12, 2025 / United Kingdom
The online fashion retailer has signed a legally-binding agreement with the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) to protect the rights of transport workers across the supply chain

Italian footwear exports grow in volume but shrink in value

Sep 10, 2025 / Italy
According to the latest data released by the Italian footwear association (Assocalzaturifici), exports grew in volume by 3.2% but decreased in value by 2.7% in the first five months of 2025

Abicalçados proposes additional measures to mitigate the impact of US tariffs

Sep 4, 2025 / Brazil
The Brazilian Footwear Industries Association (Abicalçados) has welcomed the 5.5 billion USD credit line to support local companies affected by US import tariffs, but says that additional measures to protect jobs are needed

Centenary edition of MICAM to showcase 870 brands

Sep 3, 2025 / Italy
Taking place from the 7th to the 9th of September in Milan, MICAM 100 will highlight more than half a century of history by combining heritage and innovation. The event will host 870 brands

Soles4Souls raises over 393 thousand USD in its annual fundraiser

Aug 4, 2025 / United States
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
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