French footwear retailers seem to be at a crossroads trying to figure out what will happen next. Prices are flat, sales are slow, consumer confidence is in general volatile, and stocks are building up (leading to a fall in imports). There was, however, a small improvement in consumer confidence in August, in line with the downward trend in inflation, suggesting that a much-needed relief may be reaching French households. Still, this may not be enough to boost retail sales this year as political uncertainty continues to cloud the horizon   

The latest snapshot from the Confindustria Accessori Moda Research Centre for Assocalzaturifici shows that the footwear sector saw its turnover, exports and production fall in the first half   

The 22nd edition of the UITIC Congress will be held in Shanghai in August 2025, focusing on the footwear industry’s competitiveness and sustainability in an age of artificial intelligence   

In Emily in Paris, one of the most popular series at the moment, Lily Collins, the protagonist who plays Emily Cooper, wears a pair of sandals by the Portuguese shoe brand Alameda Turquesa   

The US-based group maintained a strong gross margin of 45.5%, driven by the Brand Portfolio segment, as reporting challenges and weak seasonal demand affected the company’s guidance