World Footwear

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Yearbook 2025

Rising Geopolitical Risks Drive Footwear Costs Higher

Rising geopolitical tensions are expected to impact the global footwear industry mainly through higher costs rather than an immediate decline in consumer demand, according to the latest World Footwear Business Conditions Survey

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Authentic Brands Group Agrees to acquire Lee from Kontoor Brands

Jun 2, 2026 United States

The New York-based management group has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Lee denim and workwear business from Kontoor Brands in a deal worth 1 billion US dollars