Highlights | | | | World Netherlands Retail: good expectations for the footwear holiday season Dec 17, 2024 / Netherlands After record growth between July and September, footwear sales fell abruptly in October, accompanied by a hiccup in consumer confidence. But that’s no cause for despair: lower footwear inflation has kept footwear prices relatively stable and there has been a recent upturn in retailer confidence. This could bode well for the future of footwear imports, especially with the festive season just around the corner. In this context, the online channel will continue to be favoured by Dutch consumers to shop | | | | | | World Portuguese Shoes launches 2025 campaign Dec 17, 2024 / Portugal A return to its origins sets the tone for Motherland, the new international campaign launched by APICCAPS to promote Portuguese footwear, starring actor José Condessa | | | | | | Companies Genesco reports sales growth in the third quarter Dec 12, 2024 / United States The US-based company positively adjusted its 2025 guidance, driven by solid e-commerce growth, improved consumer experiences and robust sales momentum at Journeys during the third quarter | | | | | | Companies Caleres lowers full year outlook Dec 12, 2024 / United States The US-based footwear company has lowered its full year outlook after a weaker-than-expected third quarter, citing weaker seasonal demand for boots, supply chain issues and a specific customer credit problem | | | | | | Companies Zalando to acquire fashion rival About You Dec 12, 2024 / Germany The German company will make a voluntary public takeover offer to acquire up to 100% of the share capital of About You. The deal will allow it to capture a larger share of the European fashion and lifestyle e-commerce market | | | | | | | Next Events | | | | | | Jan 11-Jan 14, 2025 | Riva del Garda- Italy | | | Jan 14-Jan 17, 2025 | Florence- Italy | | | Jan 18-Jan 20, 2025 | Paris- France | | | Know more | | More News | | | Companies | | Dec 11, 2024 | | | | World | | Dec 13, 2024 | | | Know more | |