WorldFootwear ,update

10 November 2026



 




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Netherlands Retail: footwear sales pick up amid market pressures
Nov 10, 2026 / Netherlands

The Dutch footwear market showed mixed developments during the summer months. The footwear and leather goods sector recorded three consecutive months of year-on-year turnover growth, which coincided with increased household spending despite negative consumer confidence. At the same time, footwear prices continued to fall compared with a year earlier, while retailers faced rising costs in sourcing, logistics and labour. Online sales continued to outperform the total retail sector, although growth in sales volumes moderated in September




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Making Shoes for the World: Giovanna Ceolini on Quality, Innovation and Heritage
Nov 4, 2026 / World Footwear Voices

In this interview, Giovanna Ceolini, President of Assocalzaturifici and MICAM, shares her vision for the future of the footwear industry in an increasingly complex economic and geopolitical environment




Events
Portuguese women’s footwear brands to be showcased in New York
Nov 10, 2026 / Portugal

Taking place on the 1st and 2nd of December, the Portuguese Shoes Showcase in New York will introduce Portuguese footwear brands to the US market. Read on to find out more about the women’s footwear brands taking part, including Felmini, Luís Onofre and Shirakawa




Companies
Tapestry raises full-year outlook on strong first-quarter results
Nov 8, 2026 / United States

The parent company of Coach and Kate Spade reported a strong first quarter performance, prompting it to raise its outlook for full-year revenue, margins and earnings




Companies
Primark reports full-year mixed sales performance
Nov 6, 2026 / United Kingdom

Associated British Foods-owned Primark recorded mixed sales performance across its markets, with slight growth in the UK and declines in Europe, while increases its investment in product offerings and digital initiatives





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