We spoke to Sandro Ferraro, Global Commercial Director at Kenda Farben, an Italian manufacturer of chemical auxiliaries for the footwear industry. Our conversation focused on key areas related to chemical inputs in footwear, including regulation.   

Sales by German footwear manufacturers rose by 3.2% year-on-year in 2025, according to the German Federal Association of the Footwear and Leather Goods Industry (HDS/L)   

For the third consecutive year, APICCAPS has relaunched its ‘Knowledge Roadshow’ initiative, further strengthening the connection between the footwear industry and the school community   

Despite challenging market conditions, the Germany-based footwear retailer closed 2025 with solid revenue growth. The company presented these results at the inauguration of its new headquarters in Essen   

The US-based footwear manufacturer closed 2025 with a 9.1% year-on-year increase in net sales in the fourth quarter, driven by strong demand through the direct-to-consumer channel