WorldFootwear :"Netherlands Retail: The sector held its ground in 2025, but momentum is cooling"

17 February 2026



 



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Netherlands Retail: The sector held its ground in 2025, but momentum is cooling
Feb 17, 2026 / Netherlands

The retail sector in the Netherlands remained resilient in 2025, achieving moderate growth. However, the fashion retail sector, including the footwear sub-sector, was more volatile. While overall inflation eased, clothing and footwear saw subdued or negative price dynamics, potentially suggesting limited pricing power. Despite relatively stable retail sentiment, consumer confidence deteriorated towards the end of the year, which, together with a slowdown in footwear imports, points to a softer trade outlook




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New EU regulations target destruction of unsold clothes and footwear
Feb 12, 2026 / European Union

The European Commission has just adopted new measures under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) to prevent the destruction of unsold apparel, clothing, accessories, and footwear




Trade
Portuguese footwear exports resist international downturn in 2025
Feb 17, 2026 / Portugal

Against a backdrop of global instability, the Portuguese footwear sector ended 2025 on a positive note, in contrast to the downward trend observed among the world’s leading producers




Companies
Birkenstock posts strong first-quarter growth on holiday demand
Feb 16, 2026 / Germany

The Germany-based group has reported an 18% year-on-year revenue growth in the first quarter, driven by strong holiday demand. Despite facing currency headwinds and US tariffs, net profit surged by 151%




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Hermès exceeds 16 billion euros in full-year revenue
Feb 13, 2026 / France

The France-based luxury group has surpassed 16 billion euros in revenue in 2025, supported by double-digit growth in its leather goods and saddlery division. Profitability also improved





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