Rising geopolitical tensions are expected to impact the global footwear industry mainly through higher costs rather than an immediate decline in consumer demand, according to the latest World Footwear Business Conditions Survey   

The Portuguese Footwear Association is set to welcome students from the London College of Fashion and the Fashion Institute of Technology in June as part of an initiative to strengthen ties between the industry and the academia   

The Switzerland-based luxury group has reported solid sales growth in the 2026 financial year. All regions grew, particularly the Americas and the Middle East and Africa   

The Italy-based luxury sneaker company started 2026 with a solid year-on-year revenue growth of 10% in the first quarter, thanks to strong direct-to-consumer performance in key markets   

With the support of the software company Mind, the Portuguese footwear manufacturer Rodiro has been developing its design products and manufacturing processes as part of the FAIST project