World Footwear

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Yearbook 2025

Spain Retail: Fashion falters amid broader retail growth

Mar 5, 2026 Spain

While the broader Spanish economy expanded by 2.8% in 2025 and total retail sales grew steadily, driven largely by double-digit gains in e-commerce, the fashion sector struggled. On average, there was a monthly year-on-year decline of 0.8% in clothing and footwear sales, accompanied by sector-specific deflation despite positive headline inflation. Although consumer confidence remained relatively solid, households increasingly prioritised services and savings over fashion purchases

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Kering creates two group centres of excellence

Mar 10, 2026 France

The France-based luxury group has announced the creation of two new group centres of excellence – Industry and Client – designed to support the operational performance and development of its Houses