
27 January 2026
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New footwear material trends revealed by industry survey
Jan 27, 2026 / Business Conditions Survey
Industry experts point to sustainable natural fibres as the dominant footwear material trend for the next two years, a key insight from the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey conducted at the end of 2025

Trade
Brazilian exports end 2025 on stable ground as imports continue to rise
Jan 22, 2026 / Brazil
Despite the negative impact of US tariffs on Brazilian footwear exports, the industry ended 2025 broadly stable, according to Abicalçados. Meanwhile, imports continue to rise

Companies
Authentic closes Guess acquisition
Jan 27, 2026 / United States
Authentic Brands Group has completed the acquisition of a 51% stake in Guess’s intellectual property (IP), making Guess the second-largest brand in its portfolio after Reebok

Companies
Luís Onofre launches shoe golf line
Jan 26, 2026 / Portugal
Portuguese footwear designer Luís Onofre has launched Clubhouse Heritage, a new line of golf shoes that combines tradition and refinement with a sporting spirit

Companies
FAIST Voices: meet Olifel
Jan 23, 2026 / Portugal
Under the FAIST, Olifel, a software provider company based in Felgueiras, is exploring how artificial intelligence can help footwear companies modernise their production processes under the FAIST project

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