Innovation is key for players in the footwear industry that want to have a competitive advantage. But they should innovate in a way the consumer values   

The industry in Jalisco faces a deficit of roughly 2 000 trained workers. At least, that is the belief of the CICEJ's new President, José Isabel Arias Frías   

The UK-based footwear brand posted a 43% decline in profits in the last financial year. A boost in sales (+8%) wasn’t enough to save the year’s performance   

Daniela Catraia is a young Portuguese footwear designer, graduated in both Architecture and in Footwear Design. Her creations share her name   

Consolidated sales for the Tod’s group in the first quarter of 2017 reached 238.5 million euros, down by 4.4% from similar period in the previous year (down by 5% at constant rates)   

The 1.2% increase in revenue posted by the Italy-based footwear brand was mainly driven by a positive performance of the wholesale channel (+6.3%) and online sales (which grew by more than 30%)   

Having comfortable shoes is important, especially for consumers who are aware of the long-term issues of having poorly designed shoes. Can footwear companies adapt to consumers healthy preferences?