
22 April 2025
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Spain Retail: a case for optimismApr 22, 2025 / Spain
Despite a decline in fashion sales in January, February bucked the trend, and the data points to a stable performance for the sector in 2025, with online taking the lead. Although the deflation in the apparel and footwear sectors is not good news, retailers in general remain optimistic about the future - as shown by the import data - supported by the economic growth the country has experienced and is expected to continue to experience

Companies
What’s next for footwear businesses in a volatile global trade landscape?Apr 18, 2025 / United States
We have looked at the prospects for footwear companies in light of the recent US tariffs announcements, highlighting some concerns from both a manufacturing and retail perspective

Trade
EU and UAE agree to open free trade talksApr 17, 2025 / European Union
The European Union (EU) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to start Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations. The European Confederation of the Footwear Industry (CEC) has welcomed this move

Companies
Deichmann with a strong performance in 2024Apr 16, 2025 / Germany
The German-based footwear retailer has reported a strong 2024 performance, despite a challenging trading environment, particularly in its home market and the US

Companies
New Generation: João Ferreira from ParadigmaApr 22, 2025 / Portugal
With a degree in management, João Ferreira is at the helm of Paradigma, a 100% Portuguese brand owned by the second generation of a shoemaking family that has been in business since 1987

Companies
LVMH reports drop in revenue in the first quarterApr 16, 2025 / France
Amid a disrupted geopolitical and economic environment, the France-based luxury conglomerate has reported a decline in first quarter revenue. Europe was the only region to grow
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