Footwear

Business Journal reports on news and trends from the dynamic footwear sector.

BFA members honoured with royal warrants by King Charles III

LONDON – The British Footwear Association (BFA) has announced that three of its member companies—Tricker’s, Crockett & Jones, and John…

Venezuela Moves to Reboot Footwear Industry with Govt-Backed Development Plan

Venezuela’s Ministry of Industries and National Production has signed a strategic agreement with the country’s footwear industry to revitalise its…

Nike Faces $1Billion Tariff Hit

Nike has announced it expects to take a $1 billion financial hit in its current fiscal year due to new…

Latest Footwear News

Declines in Italy’s Footwear Sector Drag Growth in Q1

BJ Desk Italy’s footwear industry suffered a notable downturn in the first…

Vietnam’s Footwear Exports Surge 10% in H1 2025, Eyeing $29B Target

Vietnam’s leather and footwear industry recorded over $14 billion in exports in…

Coats Group to Acquire OrthoLite and Cirql in $770 Million Deal

Coats Group Plc, a global leader in industrial threads and footwear components,…

Tan Jianci Named Brand Ambassador for French Luxury Label Roger Vivier

French luxury footwear and accessories brand Roger Vivier has named Chinese actor,…

Swiss shoe designer Nina Christen joins Dior as Director of Footwear

Paris, July 2025 — Renowned Swiss-Chilean shoe designer Nina Christen has joined…

Footwear Industry Navigates Tariff Uncertainty Amid U.S.-China Trade Talks and Temporary Pause

The U.S.-China trade relationship remains in flux as a 90-day pause on…

Nike Stock Jumps 15% After CEO Signals Business Rebound: ‘It’s Time to Turn the Page’

Nike shares surged 15% in a single day following CEO John Donahoe’s…

Athletic Brands Take Center Stage at Paris Men’s Fashion Week

Paris Men’s Fashion Week has seen a dramatic shift, with athletic brands…

Willy Chavarria Unveils Bold Adidas Collab Featuring Megaride and Superstar Revamp

June 2025 — Renowned designer Willy Chavarria has dropped his latest Adidas…