| Highlights | | | | | Events Álvaro Sánchez from AEC and FUTURMODA: without components, there is no footwear Jun 16, 2026 / Spain 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 | | | | | | | | | Events New York event explores Portugal’s role in premium footwear manufacturing Jun 15, 2026 / Portugal Portugal’s growing importance in global footwear sourcing was the focus of a New York event on the 27th of May, which was attended by representatives from Reformation, Coach, Kate Spade New York, Revolve, Rag & Bone and Proenza Schouler | | | | | | | | | Companies Asics to spin off the Onitsuka Tiger brand Jun 11, 2026 / Japan The Japan-based company has announced that it will spin off Onitsuka Tiger brand to accelerate decision-making. This follows strong growth driven by tourism and the rising global demand for retro sneakers | | | | | | | | | Companies Designer Brands reiterates full-year outlook Jun 10, 2026 / United States The parent company of the DSW retail chain has reported a solid start to the year, with signs of stabilisation in the retail segment and increased profitability. Consequently, it has reaffirmed its full-year outlook | | | | | | | | | Companies French authorities fine Shein over consumer protection breaches Jun 10, 2026 / France France has fined the China-based online retailer approximately 22 million euros over issues with returns, product information, and order confirmations. Shein will challenge the penalty | | | | | | | | | | Next Events | | | | | | | | Jun 16-Jun 19, 2026 | Dallas- United States | | | | Jun 16-Jun 19, 2026 | Florence- Italy | | | | Jun 16-Jun 18, 2026 | Saskatoon- Canada | | | | Know more | | | More News | | | | | Companies | | | Jun 11, 2026 | | | | | | | Organizations | | | Jun 15, 2026 | | | | | Know more | |