6 August 2024
Highlights
World
Richard Shetliffe from BFA: we will always look at ways that we can support and offer guidance
Jul 29, 2024 / United Kingdom
We spoke to Richard Shetliffe, a veteran of the footwear and accessories industry who was appointed CEO of the British Footwear Association a few months ago, to discuss the role of the association in light of the various challenges facing the UK industry
Yearbook
Global footwear production down by 1.5 billion pairs in 2023
Jul 30, 2024 / World Footwear Yearbook
Last year saw footwear production and exports decline by 6% and 9.1% respectively, according to data published in the World Footwear Yearbook 2024, as recently released by APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear Association
World
Japan Retail: slow but steady future for retail
Aug 6, 2024 / Japan
After unexpectedly slipping into recession at the end of 2023, the Japanese economy appears to be back on track to grow 3.2% in 2024 (FMI forecast). Against this backdrop, fashion retail sales are outperforming the overall retail performance and, interestingly, footwear inflation is now below the 2% target for any economy. However, the picture is not so clear-cut. The weak yen could dampen any growth in imports and the country is still adjusting to a major change in monetary policy. Nevertheless, as predicted in our last Flash, it’s safe to say that a modest recovery has taken place in the sector
Companies
adidas confirms strong momentum
Aug 6, 2024 / Germany
The German-based sportswear company has reported a second quarter robust performance in the second quarter, led by the footwear segment. As a result, it has again raised its full year outlook
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