
8 September 2026
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US Retail: Footwear remains under pressure as consumers turn to value
Sep 8, 2026 / United States
The US footwear market started 2026 under pressure. Footwear inflation accelerated beyond headline inflation, while sales lagged behind those in the wider retail and fashion sectors. Additionally, a rebound in imports in late spring contrasted with weakening consumer confidence. Together, these trends point to a market where rising prices, uneven demand and recovering supply are creating a more challenging environment, with consumers becoming increasingly selective and value-conscious

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Portuguese fashion takes centre stage at the United Nations
Sep 7, 2026 / Portugal
Representatives of the Portuguese fashion industry will present the sector at the United Nations headquarters on the 10th of September, during an event held alongside New York Fashion Week

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Mandatory footwear labelling deadline draws near in Brazil
Sep 3, 2026 / Brazil
Brazilian footwear manufacturers and importers are approaching a key compliance deadline. New mandatory footwear labelling requirements are set to take effect at the start of 2027

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Nearly 190,000 German businesses closed in 2025
Sep 7, 2026 / Germany
Nearly 190,000 businesses ceased operations in 2025, up by around 10% from the previous year and marking a significant increase for the second consecutive year, according to ZEW and Creditreform

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Simac Tanning Tech gears up for September return
Sep 3, 2026 / Italy
Simac Tanning Tech will return to Milan in September, bringing together 290 exhibitors and brands from over 20 countries to present more than 1,500 technological solutions for the footwear, leather goods and tanning industries

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