World Footwear

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Retail Flash: Footwear trails broader retail across key markets

Sep 22, 2026 World

The retail landscape in the Netherlands, France, Spain, Germany, the UK, the US and Japan remains uneven, with the footwear sector often trailing behind broader retail and fashion categories. Fragile consumer confidence, varying pricing power and cautious inventory management continue to weigh on the sector, while stronger digital sales have yet to translate into a broader footwear recovery

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H&M improves third-quarter profitability despite modest sales growth

Sep 25, 2026 Sweden

The Sweden-based fashion group reported improved profitability in the third quarter of the 2026 financial year, even though sales increased by just 1% in local currencies