EU-Mercosur trade deal applied provisionally from May 1 | European shoemakers call for rapid introduction of ‘deemed importer’ designation | German fashion industry faces a ‘horrific’ situation, with footwear worst hit | Chaussea takes over Kickers as Royer goes into liquidation | Geox expects sales to continue falling in 2026 | Ferragamo narrows its net loss | Versace puts pressure on Prada’s operating margin | Aeffe receives expressions of interest from investors, plans to pick a buyer by end May | Bär acquires the comfort shoe brand Ströber after insolvency | Zalando enjoyed efficiency and productivity gains thanks to AI in 2025 | Spartoo’s earnings improve on cost control | Coats lifts its margin and free cash flow targets as OrthoLite is expected to outperform | Bally appoints a new CEO | Caleres sees earnings boost, modest sales growth as completes Stuart Weitzman integration | Designer Brands sees sales flatlining, profit margins increasing | Shoe Carnival slows pace of Shoe Station conversions | Genesco’s sales to be hit by license exits and store closures | Weyco sales, earnings decline amid uncertain retail environment | Roots explores a possible sale | Yue Yuen 2025: Manufacturing stable, retail weighing on earnings | Stella plans to have three more plants coming on line this year | Alpargatas’ Q4 sales rise 12% as international business gains momentum | Grendene sales slip amid weak domestic demand, US tariff hit | C-Suite interview: How Spanish producers of espadrilles are moving to guarantee their future | Berlin university leads €4m EU project on sustainable footwear and home textiles