Spanish retail has remained resilient over the past year, supported by sustained growth in online sales. Meanwhile, the fashion sector recovered in early 2026 following a weaker performance in 2025. However, rising prices, weakening consumer and retail confidence, and lower footwear imports suggest that the improvement in turnover this year reflects a mixed market environment rather than an overall strengthening in demand   

The Portuguese footwear industry presented the final results of the BioShoes4All project, marking the conclusion of the sector’s largest collaborative project to date in the fields of bioeconomy, sustainability, and industrial innovation   

New tariffs of 10% to 12.5% have been introduced by the Trump administration on imports from 60 trading partners under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, replacing temporary duties that expired on 24 July   

The Italian footwear sector experienced a slowdown in exports in the first quarter of 2026, with turnover declining by 2.7%, despite a modest recovery in domestic consumption