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Join the 12th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey

Mar 27, 2025 / Business Conditions Survey
The WorldFootwear.com is asking all experts within the footwear industry to share their views on the current business situation. Join the new edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey. WE WANT TO HEAR YOU!

3D printing in footwear is particularly valued in the early stages of production

Premium ContentMar 24, 2025 / Business Conditions Survey
In the 11th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey, we asked our experts about their opinion on the impact of 3D printing in the footwear industry. Read the main conclusions now

Asia expected to Present the Fastest Growth in Footwear Production

Premium ContentMar 17, 2025 / Business Conditions Survey
In the latest World Footwear Business Conditions Survey we asked our panel of experts about the region which will experience the fastest growth in footwear production over the next five years. Asia ranked first. Africa was listed as a potential emerging hub

Benjamin Majster: Last Engineers supports brands to achieve their sustainability goals

Premium ContentMar 10, 2025 / France
We continued our conversation with Benjamin Majster, CEO of Last Engineers, about how the platform encourages collaborations between design and production teams, sustainability and the future prospects of the startup

Benjamin Majster (Last Engineers) envisions a future where footwear customisation becomes standard

Premium ContentMar 3, 2025 / France
We spoke to Benjamin Majster, CEO of Last Engineers, his French startup that focuses on delivering the “perfect fit” for shoe lasts. In part 1 of the interview, we talked about the fit issue, his solution and Last Engineers’ focus on customer satisfaction

Survey reveals growing importance of digital retail channels will continue

Premium ContentFeb 24, 2025 / Business Conditions Survey
The results of the latest World Footwear Business Conditions Survey have been published. Over half of respondents anticipate an increase in the share of digital retail channels over the next three years

Nikolai Christensen: MOVV aims to build a loyal community of runners by creating products that bring joy and progress

Premium ContentFeb 17, 2025 / Denmark
We spoke to Nikolai Christensen, Founder of MOVV, to learn more about his new minimalist and functional Scandinavian footwear venture. We talked about the company’s mission, challenges and recent initiatives

Canadian shoe manufacturers prepare for US tariffs

Premium ContentFeb 13, 2025 / Canada
The Canadian footwear industry is collaborating with the government to address US tariffs, while businesses accelerate shipments and secure materials to minimise the impact of possible rising costs. We spoke with Denis Falardeau from the Shoe Manufacturers Association of Canada

Industry is confident regarding footwear retail prices

Premium ContentFeb 10, 2025 / Business Conditions Survey
77% of the respondents of the last edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey expect footwear retail prices to increase over the next six months. The report with the results of the 11th edition of the survey is now available

Cost of raw materials and competition in their home market worry the footwear industry

Premium ContentFeb 4, 2025 / Business Conditions Survey
Respondents of the 11th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey elected the cost of raw materials and competition in their home market as the main difficultie sfaced by the industry

Barefoot European Shoe Fair to be launched this year

Jan 28, 2025 / Germany
The first edition of the Barefoot European Shoe Fair will take place from the 31st of July to the 3rd of August, in the halls of Messe Offenbach, in cooperation with HDS/L. 60 exhibitors are expected to attend

Positive perspectives about the health of footwear business continue

Premium ContentJan 27, 2025 / Business Conditions Survey
More than 65% of the respondents of the last edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey seem confident regarding the health of their businesses. The 11th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey results are now available

Soles4Souls calls for donations to help LA fires relief efforts

Jan 22, 2025 / United States
The Nashville-based nonprofit is raising 25,000 USD to ensure new shoes, clothing and accessories reach families devastated by the Los Angeles wildfires

Employment in the footwear sector expected to stabilize

Premium ContentJan 21, 2025 / Business Conditions Survey
In the latest edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey, two-thirds of our panel members responded that they believe the level of employment will stabilise in the next few months. Get free access to the report with the main conclusions

Industry is anticipating an increase in the quantity of footwear sold

Premium ContentJan 14, 2025 / Business Conditions Survey
More than 65% of the respondents of the last edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey expect quantities of footwear traded to increase. The report with the main conclusions of the 11th edition of the survey can be obtained now
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