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WORLD FOOTWEAR newsletter




30 December 2025








Highlights


World
Footwear industry looks to technology and innovation to shape its future
Dec 25, 2025 / Portugal

Innovation and technology were at the centre of a discussion on the future of the footwear industry. The speakers of an international conference held under the FAIST Agenda addressed issues such as production shifts, adoption barriers, and workforce transformation




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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




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Rethinking business models in a changing footwear market
Dec 29, 2025 / Portugal

In response to evolving market conditions, footwear companies are reshaping their business models through customisation, digitalisation and the use of artificial intelligence




Companies
Chinese Group HSG Takes Majority Stake in Golden Goose
Dec 24, 2025 / Italy

Under the new ownership structure, Permira will retain a minority stake, Silvio Campara will remain Chief Executive Officer, and Marco Bizzarri is set to become non-Executive Chairman




Companies
Puma secures 608 million euros in new financing
Dec 24, 2025 / Germany

The Germany-based company has secured additional financing in the form of a 500-million-euro bridge loan and confirmed credit lines totalling 108 million euros. The aim is to increase overall flexibility and headroom





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