World Footwear

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Yearbook 2025

USA - Iran Tensions seen as Rising Risk for Global Footwear Industry

The conflict between the United States and Iran is increasingly viewed as a material risk for the global footwear industry, according to the results of the Spring 2026 edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey

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Shoe Carnival reaffirms full-year outlook despite soft first quarter

May 27, 2026 United States

The footwear retailer reported lower sales and a net loss in the first quarter of its fiscal year. However, it reaffirmed its full-year guidance, expecting a stronger performance during the back-to-school and fall selling seasons