Footwear

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

“Liberation Day” Tariffs: U.S. Trade Shake-Up Looms for Sneakers, Apparel and Consumers

On April 2, 2025, from the White House Rose Garden, Donald J. Trump rolled out what the administration dubbed “Liberation…

1 week ago

U.S. Holiday Shoppers Pivot to Apparel and Footwear Over Luxury

U.S. consumers are shifting their holiday spending toward practical items such as apparel and footwear, moving away from luxury goods…

3 weeks ago

Made in France Fair to Draw 1,000 Local Manufacturers to Paris

Around a thousand French manufacturers are expected to take part in the 13th edition of the MIF Expo, the annual…

1 month ago

China’s Leather Shoe Imports Drop Sharply as Demand Shifts

Imports of leather shoe into China suffered a marked decline in the first seven months of 2025, highlighting pressures on…

2 months ago

Adidas partners with Arte Antwerp to honor African diaspora influence

Sports group adidas has unveiled a long-term collaboration with Belgian streetwear label Arte Antwerp, focused on reimagining sportswear through the…

2 months ago

Global Brands Unite to Test Bio-Based Footwear Soles

In a groundbreaking move to reshape the footwear industry’s material base, sustainability platform Fashion for Good has launched a year-long…

3 months ago

U.S. Shoe Importers Face $2 Billion in Extra Tariffs in 2025

U.S. shoe importers are on course to pay an extra $2 billion in tariffs this year, according to the Footwear…

3 months ago

Innovation Summit Spurs Breakthroughs at New Balance’s Boston Campus

The innovation summit held by New Balance in Boston at the close of August has yielded concrete developments from the…

3 months ago

Staff Cut at Nike Reflects CEO Hill’s Push to Revive Growth Amid Market Pressures

Staff cut at Nike signals the next chapter in CEO Elliott Hill’s ambitious turnaround plan. The athletic apparel leader confirmed…

3 months ago

Shoes & Leather – Guangzhou 2025 Delivers Strong International Impact

The international footwear and leather industry has signaled renewed strength in 2025, with organizers reporting robust participation and visitor turnout…

4 months ago