WORLD FOOTWEAR update

30 September 2025



 



Highlights


World
Japan Retail: mixed signs for the footwear sector
Sep 26, 2025 / Japan

Sales of apparel and footwear remain sluggish, with monthly declines compared to 2024. However, while clothing prices in Japan have outpaced general inflation (which is higher than usual for the country’s economy), footwear inflation has remained relatively stable, hovering just above the Bank of Japan’s 2% target. This suggests that, while households are reducing discretionary spending, footwear is less susceptible to price volatility. Nevertheless, rising import costs and exchange rate fluctuations could alter this situation




Companies
Terry Boyle from Trove: resale as an integrated revenue channel for footwear
Sep 29, 2025 / United States

As the resale economy continues to gain momentum, brands are increasingly exploring in-house recommerce channels. In this first part of his interview, Terry Boyle, CEO at Trove, shared his view on how footwear businesses can integrate and benefit from resale channels




Events
UITIC 2025 Congress in Shanghai showcased the latest advances in the footwear industry
Sep 24, 2025 / UITIC Congress Shanghai 2025

The last edition of the UITIC Congress took place in Shanghai from the 31st of August to the 3rd of September, combining factory visits with presentations on the latest advances in the footwear industry. President Sergio Dulio closed the event, highlighting the main conclusions of another successful UITIC Congress




Events
Portuguese Shoes debuts at London Fashion Week
Sep 30, 2025 / Portugal

British designer Annie Purdy, winner of the Portuguese Footwear Award, developed her debut collection in Portugal, unveiling it at the Portuguese Embassy in London during London Fashion Week




Companies
CEC calls for stronger EU rules to ensure safe and fair e-commerce
Sep 24, 2025 / CEC

The European Footwear Confederation (CEC) has joined forces with 64 NGOs and industry, retail and consumer organisations to urge the EU to address loopholes in online marketplace trade and protect consumers





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