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17 March 2026



 



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Germany Retail: Footwear under pressure amid clouded outlook
Mar 13, 2026 / Germany

Germany’s footwear and leather goods sector remained under pressure in 2025, with weak consumer and retail confidence, falling sales, and substantial discounts weighing on the market, despite the expansion of the online channel and a significant increase in footwear imports. Looking ahead, industry representatives appear to anticipate cautious stabilisation rather than a clear rebound. While e-commerce and Germany’s role as a regional hub offer some support, weak domestic demand and persistent uncertainty continue to cloud the outlook




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adidas posts record 2025 revenue
Mar 11, 2026 / Germany

The Germany-based group has reported a record revenue in 2025, driven by double-digit growth key product categories and markets. Despite tariffs and currency headwinds, continued growth is expected ahead




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Inditex profit rises to 6.2 billion euros in 2025
Mar 13, 2026 / Spain

The Spain-based fashion retailer saw its profits rise by 6.2% year-on-year to reach 6.2 billion euros in 2025, with sales approaching 40 billion euros amidst continued global expansion




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Portuguese brand TUAS reinvents ballet flats
Mar 17, 2026 / Portugal

The recently launched Portuguese brand TUAS has released two styles of ballet flats, designed to transcend seasonal trends and embody the emotion and individuality of every woman who wears them




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FAIST Voices: meet Vapesol
Mar 16, 2026 / Portugal

Part of the FAIST consortium, Vapesol is focusing on product development to bring more sustainability and circularity to the sole manufacturing process





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Footwear Pattern Grading: Complete Technical Guide to Length, Width and Section Grading in Shoe Manufacturing

Introduction Footwear manufacturing does not end with designing a single shoe size. Once a model has been approved, it must be accurately transformed into a complete size range while maintaining identical fit characteristics, appearance, balance, and performance. This transformation process is known as pattern grading.

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Footwear Manufacturing Insights: Girths, Sizes, and Measurement Standards for the USA Market

For footwear factories exporting to the United States, understanding shoe sizing alone is not sufficient. Equal importance must be given to girth classification, as the US market demands multiple width options across the same size range. When girth control is poorly understood or incorrectly applied, fit complaints increase, grading errors multiply, and return rates rise. Therefore, this Footwear Manufacturing Insights … Read the post

European Footwear Confederation: update

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Hand Lasting in Footwear Manufacturing: Traditional Techniques, Drafting Control, and Structural Precision

Introduction to Hand Lasting in Footwear Construction In traditional footwear manufacturing, hand lasting represents the original and most fundamental method by which uppers are shaped and secured to the last. Historically, lasting machinery evolved through attempts to replicate the precise movements of skilled hand lasters. As a result, many mechanical systems imitate the twisting, pulling, and directional control achieved through …

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Portuguese Footwear in the Spotlight at International Fashion Weeks

European Footwear Confederation (CEC):update

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WorldFootwear :"Netherlands Retail: The sector held its ground in 2025, but momentum is cooling"

17 February 2026



 



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Netherlands Retail: The sector held its ground in 2025, but momentum is cooling