
11 November 2025
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World
Christian Decker (DESMA): New technologies require a mindset shift
Nov 10, 2025 / World Footwear Voices
During the 22nd UITIC Congress in Shanghai back in September, we had the opportunity to talk with Christian Decker, CEO of DESMA, who shared with us some great insights about technology and innovation. Watch it now

Companies
Spain Retail: all hopes are pinned on the final quarter
Nov 6, 2025 / Spain
The Spanish fashion retail sector is experiencing contradictory cycles. Sales for physical textile and footwear retailers plummeted by 1.8% in the first eight months of 2025, exacerbated by an unusual deflationary environment. E-commerce retail, however, seems to be in a league of its own. Despite negative trends, retailers appear to be betting on a recovery, as evidenced by a 5.4% surge in fashion imports up to August, as well as an unusual peak in shoe imports in July. This suggests that retailers are now focusing on the final quarter of the year, hoping for a return of consumer spending at key events such as Black Friday and Christmas

Events
Conference on the future of footwear in Europe to be held at Porto
Nov 11, 2025 / Portugal
A two-day international conference focusing on the challenges and opportunities facing the footwear industry will be held in Porto from the 18th to the 19th of November. The event is organised by APICCAPS and CTCP

Companies
Steve Madden projects fourth quarter rebound
Nov 7, 2025 / United States
The US-based designer and marketer of footwear reported modest revenue growth in the third quarter as new import tariffs and higher costs weighed on margins, though demand for its core collections remained strong

Companies
Amazon reports strong third quarter and separately confirms 14,000 job cuts
Nov 6, 2025 / United States
In two separate announcements, Amazon revealed strong third quarter results and confirmed its intention to cut 14,000 jobs worldwide. The company did not link the layoffs to its financial performance

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