October brought good news for footwear sales and retailer confidence is also on the rise, despite negative footwear inflation and rising costs. However, the picture isn’t clear regarding consumer confidence, which fell to a five-month low in November as households worried about the economic outlook in light of France’s difficult political environment. Will this weigh on footwear sales in the last two months of the year, or will recent news that consumers are planning to spend more on the festive season prevail?   

A recent survey by German trade associations highlights geopolitical conflicts as the main supply chain threat, while compliance with new regulations adds costs and bureaucratic hurdles   

With tax reform and trade protection as priorities, Brazil's footwear industry expects pressing challenges in 2025, including payroll tax changes, high interest rates and import competition   

The German-based company has reported a strong set of results for its fiscal year 2024, driven by strong consumer demand across all regions and a focus on a solid financial position   

With a marketing degree and a past linked to the art world, Artur Cardoso has recently launched Wagwan, a Portuguese footwear brand that combines art and sport