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Digital Product Creation: The New Frontier in Footwear Manufacturing
Jul 1, 2026 / World Footwear Reports
JUST RELEASED! The global footwear industry is undergoing a profound digital transformation. The shift from physical development to digital workflows - known as Digital Product Creation (DPC) - is redefining how shoes are designed, tested, and manufactured, blending traditional craftsmanship with technological precision

Companies
Nike’s fourth-quarter profit surges on tariff recovery
Jul 2, 2026 / United States
The US-based sportswear company reported a net income increase of more than four times in the fourth quarter, following the expected recovery in US tariffs. However, revenue slipped by 1%

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US opens new chapter in USMCA negotiations after declining renewal
Jul 6, 2026 / United States
The US administration has declined to renew the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in its current form. This will launch a new phase of negotiations while keeping the North American trade pact in force

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Portuguese footwear takes centre stage at Milan Fashion Week
Jul 7, 2026 / Portugal
The London-based designer Saul Nash has joined TOWORKFOR to reinterpret the boat shoe, combining technical and luxury elements. This was presented at Milan Fashion Week

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Clarks to accelerate European retail expansion
Jul 7, 2026 / United Kingdom
Following the opening of a new store in Italy, the UK-based footwear brand announced plans to open between 15 and 20 new stores across Europe this year

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