WORLD FOOTWEAR update

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Digital Personalization in Footwear: Valuing Craftsmanship in a Customer-Centric Era
Oct 13, 2026 / World Footwear Reports

NEW PAPER JUST RELEASED! The shift from mass production to mass personalisation is redefining the bond between footwear brands and consumers, blending traditional craft with digital technology. A new World Footwear innovation paper focusing on this transformation is now available for FREE download




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Join the 15th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey
Oct 12, 2026 / Business Conditions Survey

The WorldFootwear.com is asking all experts within the footwear industry to share their views on the current business situation. Join the new edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey. WE WANT TO HEAR YOU!




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CEC study finds safety and chemical compliance failures in online footwear
Oct 13, 2026 / CEC

An European Footwear Confederation (CEC) study found widespread failures in terms of chemical and safety compliance in footwear sold on Shein, Temu and AliExpress, highlighting the need for stronger enforcement of EU product safety rules




Events
APICCAPS to launch market-entry initiative in the US
Oct 13, 2026 / Portugal

APICCAPS will promote an initiative in to boost Portuguese footwear exports to the United States by connecting Portuguese companies with American buyers, distributors, and retailers in New York




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German footwear market contracts as demand shifts towards versatile styles
Oct 9, 2026 / Germany

Germany’s footwear market is forecast to generate less revenue for the third consecutive year, as consumers buy fewer shoes and increasingly favour versatile, everyday sneakers

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Oct 13-Oct 15, 2026 | Moscow- Russian Federation
Obuv Mir Kozhi



Oct
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Oct 14-Oct 16, 2026 | Minsk- Belarus
BTI Belarus



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Oct 14-Oct 15, 2026 | Elche- Spain
Futurmoda



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Oct 14-Oct 15, 2026 | Kobe - Nagata- Japan
Japan Grand Shoes Collection



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Oct 15-Oct 16, 2026 | Kobe- Japan
Nihon Shoes Sangyo Mihonichi


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Frasers Group acquires 8.8% stake in Under Armour
Oct 8, 2026


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UK retailers face rising electricity costs in 2026
Oct 12, 2026


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Fast Retailing posts strong full-year revenue growth
Oct 9, 2026

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14 October 2026



 

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Join the 15th edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey
Oct 12, 2026 / Business Conditions Survey

The WorldFootwear.com is asking all experts within the footwear industry to share their views on the current business situation. Join the new edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey. WE WANT TO HEAR YOU!



As we rapidly approach the end of 2026, it is increasingly important to understand how industry experts assess the current state of the footwear sector. Your perspective is more valuable than ever in this new edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey. This survey aims to gather insights into how current market dynamics are shaping your expectations, strategies, and overall outlook.

To access the 15th edition of the survey and receive the results before publication, please log in using the same credentials you have previously used to complete the survey or access our Premium content.


If you do not yet have an account, you can create one free of charge using your email address or a social media account.

Completing the survey will take no more than five minutes. To ensure your views are included, please submit your responses by the 23rd of October.


ACCESS THE SURVEY HERE