World Footwear

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Yearbook 2025

Netherlands Retail: The sector held its ground in 2025, but momentum is cooling

Feb 17, 2026 Netherlands

The retail sector in the Netherlands remained resilient in 2025, achieving moderate growth. However, the fashion retail sector, including the footwear sub-sector, was more volatile. While overall inflation eased, clothing and footwear saw subdued or negative price dynamics, potentially suggesting limited pricing power. Despite relatively stable retail sentiment, consumer confidence deteriorated towards the end of the year, which, together with a slowdown in footwear imports, points to a softer trade outlook

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MICAM expands global reach and redesigns fair layout

Feb 18, 2026 Italy

The leading trade fair has broadened its international reach and revamped its layout to enhance the visitor experience and business opportunities ahead of its 101st edition