
21 January 2025
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Germany Retail: cautious optimist prevails as the year begins
Jan 20, 2025 / Germany
There are no fireworks in the German retail sector. Overall sales are stable, with e-commerce standing out, inflation is on target, and consumer confidence, which remains negative, has risen slightly. However, retailers have experienced a rollercoaster of emotions throughout 2024, and the only certainty at the start of the year is cautious optimism. Political turmoil, economic difficulties and geopolitical conflicts could just as easily lead to a turbulent year for retail

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Employment in the footwear sector expected to stabilize
Jan 31, 2025 / Business Conditions Survey
In the latest edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey, two-thirds of our panel members responded that they believe the level of employment will stabilise in the next few months. Get free access to the report with the main conclusions

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361 Degrees reports e-commerce sales up by 30-35% in the fourth quarter
Jan 21, 2025 / China
The China-based activewear company has reported strong fourth quarter figures in its latest trading update. E-commerce sales stand out with 30-35% year-on-year growth

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Solid start to the fiscal year for Uniqlo’s parent company
Jan 15, 2025 / Japan
The Japan-based fashion retailer has posted a solid first quarter for fiscal 2025, as Uniqlo continues to perform well at home and abroad, particularly in North America and Europe

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Sanjo teams up once again with Wolf & Rita
Jan 21, 2025 / Portugal
The footwear brand has once again teamed up with the fashion brand Wolf & Rita, renowned for its distinctive and artistic approach to clothing, to show its pride in Portuguese heritage

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