WORLD FOOTWEAR update

9 June 2026



 



Highlights


World
USA-Iran Conflict: Footwear Industry Prepares Strategic Shifts in Suppliers and Logistics Routes
Jun 9, 2026 / Business Conditions Survey

According to the latest World Footwear Business Conditions Survey conducted in April 2026, the ongoing instability arising from the geopolitical tension between Iran and USA is forcing a significant majority of the industry to re-evaluate its operational strategies




World
Portuguese Shoes campaign receives award
Jun 8, 2026 / Portugal

The Portuguese footwear industry’s international campaign, “Time to Rewrite History”, which was developed as part of the BioShoes4All project, has won an award at The One Club for Creativity




Companies
Genesco raises full-year outlook after better-than-expected first quarter
Jun 4, 2026 / United States

The US-based footwear retailer has raised its earnings outlook for the 2027 fiscal year following a stronger-than-expected first quarter and the seventh consecutive quarter of positive comparable sales




Companies
Inditex reports strong start to fiscal 2026
Jun 5, 2026 / Spain

The Spain-based fashion group, which owns labels such as Zara and Massimo Dutti, has reported a strong start to fiscal year 2026, with growth in sales and profitability




Companies
Caleres delivers solid first quarter
Jun 9, 2026 / United States

The US-based footwear retailer has reported strong first-quarter results, driven by growth across its brand portfolio, including the recently acquired Stuart Weitzman





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9
Jun 9-Jun 11, 2026 | Stockholm- Sweden
Stockholm Shoe House



Jun
9
Jun 9-Jun 14, 2026 | Atlanta- United States
Atlanta Apparel



Jun
13
Jun 13-Jun 16, 2026 | Riva del Garda- Italy
Expo Riva Schuh


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