Highlights | | | | World France Retail: watch out for the snowball effect Apr 11, 2025 / France Both the footwear and the retail sector as a whole have failed to start the year on a strong footing, according to sales data. Consumers, who seemed to start the year in a more positive mood, took a step back in March and remain pessimistic about the French economy. Import data also suggest that retail confidence is in free fall. All in all, the risk of a snowball effect in the French retail sector cannot be dismissed. | | | | | | World SECOND CALL: Join the 12th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey Apr 8, 2025 / 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! | | | | | | Trade Bangladeshi leather footwear exports continue to grow Apr 15, 2025 / Bangladesh Leather footwear exports are underpinning the positive performance of the leather industry in the fiscal year 2024-2025, according to the Export Promotion Bureau of the Government of Bangladesh | | | | | | Companies Portuguese women’s footwear brand Helena Mar enters the market Apr 15, 2025 / Portugal The new Portuguese footwear brand was born within the PC Footwear factory to create discreet luxury women’s collections that celebrate individuality and style, combining comfort with timeless design | | | | | | Companies Prada buys Versace from Capri Apr 14, 2025 / Italy Prada S.p.A. and Capri Holdings Limited have entered into a definitive agreement regarding the purchase of 100% of Versace by the Milan-based fashion group | | | | | | | Next Events | | | | | | Apr 15-Apr 18, 2025 | Shenzhen- China | | | Apr 15-Apr 17, 2025 | Tashkent- Uzbekistan | | | Apr 15-Apr 17, 2025 | Shangai- China | | | Apr 16-Apr 17, 2025 | Nashville- United States | | | Know more | |