23 December 2025
Highlights
World
Retail Flash: insights from key footwear markets
Dec 23, 2025 / World
Explore the main retail dynamics across France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, the UK, the US and Spain based on our latest Retail Flash reports, highlighting that e-commerce expansion and import pressures continue to reshape retail across Europe, while stronger sales growth occurs in Japan and in the US
Trade
Brazilian footwear exports decline in November amid rising imports
Dec 18, 2025 / Brazil
Brazilian footwear exports fell in November, with shipments to the US, its main market, continuing to decline while imports surged. The trade balance is being pressured by US tariffs and growing inflows from Asia
World
From demographics to demand: what lies ahead for the footwear industry
Dec 17, 2025 / Portugal
Demographic change, evolving consumer preferences, technological innovation and increasing economic fragmentation are reshaping the global footwear industry, a theme explored at an international conference held under the FAIST Agenda
Companies
New Generation: meet Mariana Monteiro from a.li.ás
Dec 22, 2025 / Portugal
Having initially studied Communication Design, Mariana Monteiro transferred to the School of Arts and Design to pursue a more digitally oriented education. She is now in charge of communication at the sustainable shoe brand a.li.ás
World
Automation and robotics as a growth engine for the footwear industry
Dec 23, 2025 / Portugal
Automation and robotics are shaping the future of footwear manufacturing. Amidst labour shortages and mounting competitive pressures, the sector is transforming the way shoes are produced
World
EU to apply a 3-euro customs duty to e-commerce parcels under 150 euros
Dec 19, 2025 / European Union
A 3-euro customs duty is to be introduced on low-value parcels arriving in the European Union. This move is part of a strategy to reduce the influx of cheap e-commerce imports, such as those sold by online retailers Shein and Temu
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