Footwear News

Brazil Footwear Exports in July Drop 7.3% to $76.7 Million as Competition from Asia Intensifies

Brazil’s footwear exports took a hit in July 2025, with both volume and revenue showing declines...

Texas Cowboy Boot Industry Faces Uncertain Future Over Trump Tariffs on Ostrich Leather Imports

In Hidalgo County, Texas, a workshop is crafting one of the most iconic American products, cowboy...

Kothari Industrial Corporation Limited Acquires Footwear brands Zodiz and Jeetlo 

Kothari Industrial Corporation Limited (KICL) has officially stepped into the branded footwear and...

Global Footwear Industry Rose Sharply in 2024 With Strong Production and Export Growth

After a tough 2023, the global footwear industry made a solid comeback in 2024. According to the...

Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Indian Goods Rafeeque Ahmed Says ‘Not Looking Good’

Just a day before the August 1 deadline for new trade agreements, former US President Donald Trump...

Coats Acquires OrthoLite in Major Move to Lead Global Footwear Materials Market

Coats, known worldwide for its threads and structural components used in apparel and footwear, has...

Ajanta Shoes Prepares for IPO as It Targets ₹1000 Crore Revenue by 2028

Ajanta Shoes India Pvt Ltd, a third-generation footwear company, is getting ready to launch its...

Portuguese Footwear Industry Eyes Growth Through Defence Contracts

The Portuguese footwear industry is setting ambitious goals for the future. It is aiming to double...

Vietnam’s Leather and Footwear Industry Reports Over 10% YoY Export Growth in First Half of 2025

Vietnam’s leather and footwear industry is off to a strong start in 2025, recording over 10%...

Brazilian Footwear Exports Grow 8.8% in First Half of 2025 Reaching $497 Million

Brazil’s footwear industry began 2025 with solid performance, as new data from the Brazilian...

Taiwanese and Vietnamese Firms Keen to Invest in India’s Non-Leather Footwear Sector Says CLE

India is quickly becoming a hotspot for investment in the non-leather footwear industry. Companies...

Clarks Reports £901 Million in Revenue and Lays Off 1200 Employees in 2024

Clarks reported total revenues of £901.3 million for 2024 a drop of 9.4% compared to £994.5 million...