9 September 2025
Highlights
Trade
Domestic demand fuels modest growth for the German footwear industry
Sep 5, 2025 / Germany
The German footwear industry saw a 1.3% year-on-year increase in sales in the first half, driven solely by domestic demand. Foreign sales fell by 11%, highlighting market challenges, according to HDS/L
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Abicalçados proposes additional measures to mitigate the impact of US tariffs
Sep 4, 2025 / Brazil
The Brazilian Footwear Industries Association (Abicalçados) has welcomed the 5.5 billion USD credit line to support local companies affected by US import tariffs, but says that additional measures to protect jobs are needed
Companies
Cristiano Magnoni from Crimagno Earth: we design with purpose
Aug 29, 2025 / Switzerland
We spoke with Cristiano Magnoni, founder of Crimagno Earth, to learn more about his footwear venture. As his goal is not simply to create footwear, but rather to rethink what shoes can be, we explored his industrial approach to design, use of sustainable materials, local sourcing and his perspective on the sector
Companies
Strong first half for Golden Goose
Sep 8, 2025 / Italy
Building on its performance in the first quarter, the Italy-based luxury sneaker group ended the first half of the year with strong year-on-year revenue growth of 13%, led by a 19% increase in the DTC channel
Companies
New Generation: meet Carlos Teixeira from Joseli
Sep 8, 2025 / Portugal
He has a bachelor’s degree in graphic design, but the family business spoke louder when the moment came to choosing a career path. Carlos Teixeira is the second generation to lead the Portuguese footwear company Joseli
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