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Digital Personalization in Footwear: Valuing Craftsmanship in a Customer-Centric Era
Oct 13, 2026 / World Footwear Reports
NEW PAPER JUST RELEASED! The shift from mass production to mass personalisation 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   
 
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Join the 15th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey
Oct 12, 2026 / Business Conditions Survey
The WorldFootwear.com is asking all experts within the footwear industry to share their views on the current business situation. Join the new edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey. WE WANT TO HEAR YOU!   
 
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CEC study finds safety and chemical compliance failures in online footwear
Oct 13, 2026 / CEC
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   
 
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APICCAPS to launch market-entry initiative in the US
Oct 13, 2026 / Portugal
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   
 
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German footwear market contracts as demand shifts towards versatile styles
Oct 9, 2026 / Germany
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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