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Functional Digital Personalization: Engineering Precision, Health, and Sustainability in Footwear
NEW PAPER JUST RELEASED! Beyond aesthetic customization, digital personalization is driving a major technical shift in orthopaedic, medical, and high-performance footwear. A new World Footwear innovation paper explores how 3D foot scanning, biomechanical simulation, and additive manufacturing are establishing new standards for functional precision and sustainable production
Spanish footwear exports edge up by 0.8% in the first seven months
Spanish footwear exports rose by 0.8% to 2.02 billion euros in the first seven months of 2026, while imports fell by 7.86% in value, according to Shoe Intelligence, citing FICE data
Kering reports mixed third-quarter results as Gucci continues to underperform
The France-based luxury group reported a broadly stable revenue in the third quarter. However, Gucci continued to struggle, with comparable sales falling by 6% year-on-year amid weaker store traffic and tougher comparisons
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Zalando appoints Tom Christenson as SVP to drive B2B growth
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Ferragamo's nine-month revenue remains stable amid market headwinds
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Portuguese footwear industry launches Kindness campaign
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Stella International reports modest revenue growth in the third quarter
Argentina’s footwear industry faces deepening crisis
US luxury spending declines for third consecutive month
Mango promotes Marlies Hersbach to Chief People Officer
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Kering and LVMH strengthen model protection charter
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ARTE and ESIC join forces to develop Spanish fashion retail talent
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LVMH posts mixed nine-month results
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US Halloween spending expected to reach new record in 2026
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Digital Personalization in Footwear: Valuing Craftsmanship in a Customer-Centric Era
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CEC study finds safety and chemical compliance failures in online footwear
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APICCAPS to launch market-entry initiative in the US
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UK retailers face rising electricity costs in 2026
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Amazon announces new job cuts in its retail division
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Fast Retailing posts strong full-year revenue growth
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