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July 2026

31 July 2026
CN Leather footwear holds its value in China figures
US Birkenstock continues opening spree with US focus
30 July 2026
DE Positive first half for BASF
US Recovery slide continues Hyperice-Nike partnership
29 July 2026
Out now: new issue of Footwearbiz magazine
GB Coats reports flat footwear revenue in first half
28 July 2026
GB Schuh names new president
US Americas appointment at Manolo Blahnik
27 July 2026
SE Sweden proposes PFAS ban ahead of EU measures
IT Italian leather sector strengthens school-industry links
24 July 2026
US Deckers reports $1bn first quarter revenue
DE Materials still matter in Puma Suede makeover
23 July 2026
DE Digital leadership expansion at Puma
US Insight from the field for Vibram
22 July 2026
ES Change of president at Futurmoda show
GB New mile world record after 27 years
21 July 2026
ES A share of World Cup glory for Under Armour
IN Bata India expands retail footprint
20 July 2026
GB Leather Conversation Centre hosts training course
CN Leadership change at Anta brand
17 July 2026
CH Carbon-captured EVA reaches one million pairs with On
MX Seminar series set for León
16 July 2026
GB Shoe retailer narrows loss outlook
IT Home comfort for Assocalzaturifici
15 July 2026
JP Tokyo store is Onitsuka Tiger’s biggest
VN Vietnam footwear sector targets greener growth
14 July 2026
BR AAFA appeals for tariff reduction for Brazilian footwear
DE Former Nike executive joins Puma as VP BU Core
13 July 2026
CN Pou Sheng retail revenue declines in June
ES Designer makes surprise appearance at footwear meeting
10 July 2026
GR TCLF skills and careers push at Athens meeting
CN Fatal fire at shoe factory in China
09 July 2026
GB Last surviving Russell & Bromley stores have now closed
VN Shoes & Leather Vietnam under way
08 July 2026
IN Adidas expands India sourcing with new plant
EU Footwear body among those calling for big EU investment in innovation
07 July 2026
ZA Durban event deemed a success
JP A shoe to help runners move from road to trail, ASICS says
06 July 2026
US Ryka focuses on female runners
ES Madrid event to celebrate Italy’s footwear and leather value chain
03 July 2026
IT La Sportiva announces €20 million investment
IT Clarks targets growth in Europe following ‘transition’ year
02 July 2026
GR Sandal brand welcomes Camper as majority shareholder
GB Figures mostly flat for Nike, but China and Converse cause concern
01 July 2026
JP ASICS releases 2025 sustainability progress report
BD London event celebrates successful Bangladesh leather traceability project

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