26 December 2024
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France Retail: retailers cautiously optimistic for the holidays
Dec 23, 2024 / France
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?
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German firms face geopolitical and regulatory risks
Dec 20, 2024 / Germany
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
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Challenges loom for the Brazilian footwear industry in 2025
Dec 19, 2024 / Brazil
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
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Strong full year 2024 for Birkenstock
Dec 23, 2024 / Germany
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
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New Generation: Artur Cardoso from Wagwan
Dec 23, 2024 / Portugal
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
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