WORLD FOOTWEAR update

23 September 2025



 



Highlights


World
US Retail: fashion retail under pressure despite signs of recovery
Sep 22, 2025 / United States

Although overall retail sales increased in the first half of the year, fashion sales fell, weighed down by weak demand in the early months, inflationary pressures and new tariffs. In this context, the online channel remains a bright spot, as consumers increasingly seek convenience and discounts. At the same time, footwear imports in the first seven months of the year recorded higher values but lower volumes, as average prices climbed under tariff pressure. Despite glimpses of improvement, retailers face a challenging road ahead, with fragile consumer sentiment and uncertain trade policy




Companies
Daphne Wattiez from AKVO: when people, materials and time are valued, the result is more meaningful
Sep 18, 2025 / France

We spoke to Daphne Wattiez, the Founder of AKVO. This unisex footwear brand employs artisanal craftsmanship and bio-sourced materials, inspired by the Mediterranean beauty. Among other topics, we talked about the brand’s challenges and her perspective on the industry




Events
The best moments of the 22nd UITIC Congress
Sep 19, 2025 / UITIC Congress Shanghai 2025

The World Footwear attended the 22nd edition of the Congress of the International Union of Shoe Industry Technicians (UITIC) in Shanghai at the beginning of this month. Today we bring you a short film with the best moments of the event, which gathered shoe industry technicians from all over the world




Events
FAIST: main results to be presented at SIMAC Tanning Tech 2025
Sep 17, 2025 / Portugal

Taking place on the 24th of September during the SIMAC trade fair, in Milan, the FAIST seminar will present its main results. Speakers from CTCP will be in attendance, as well as representatives from the project’s participating companies




Trade
Brazilian footwear exports decline as Chinese imports surge
Sep 17, 2025 / Brazil

While Brazilian footwear exports declined in August, mainly due to the impact of the 50% tariff imposed by the United States on Brazilian goods, imports from China surged





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