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German economic recovery slower than previously expected
German gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to recover more slowly than expected in 2027 as the war in Iran weighs on economic momentum, according to the Kiel Institute’s summer economic forecasts. German GDP is now seen rising by 1.0 percent in 2027, revised down from a previous ...
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ArticleGerman retail under pressure as insolvency fears rise and succession crisis deepens
The German retail sector is facing pressure from multiple fronts, with a growing number of businesses fearing for their survival and an escalating succession crisis threatening the future of thousands of small and medium-sized enterprises, according to recent surveys. A business survey by the Ifo Institute found that 17.4 percent ...
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ArticleThe German fashion market remained stable in 2025
Despite growing consumer restraint and economic uncertainty shaping purchasing behaviour, Germany’s fashion market remained stable in 2025, with sales reaching €58.5 billion, a slight increase from the previous year, the latest Fashion Industry Report from IFH KÖLN and BBE Handelsberatung found. Market analysts expect a further moderate increase to €58.8 ...
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ArticleExperts remain ‘broadly optimistic’ about the outlook of the global footwear industry
Experts remain “broadly optimistic” about the short-term outlook of the global footwear industry, which is expected to continue to benefit from higher selling prices and growing demand in volume, according to the latest Business Conditions Survey released by World Footwear. The results of the survey “indicate that the global footwear ...
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US footwear inflation at a 43-month high
The retail prices of footwear in the US rose by 4.2 percent year-over-year in April, the sharpest increase in 43 months, according to Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA). Retail prices for women’s footwear grew by 4.5 percent, while prices for men’s and children’s shoes both rose by ...
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Turkish inflation to slow down less than expected this year
The Turkish central bank has revised upwards its forecast for the country’s inflation at end 2026 to 26 percent from a previous 16 percent amid higher energy prices in the wake of the war between Iran and the US, said the bank’s Governor, Fatih Karahan. Turkey’s annual inflation rate stood ...
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ArticleGerman online retail grows in Q1 despite geopolitical and economic pressures
Germany’s online retail sector continued to grow in the first quarter of 2026 despite the war in the Middle East, rising energy costs and persistent economic uncertainty. According to a consumer survey by BEVH, the German e-commerce and distance selling association, the market extended its recovery trend, although at a ...
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Turkish inflation picks up
Consumer prices in Turkey in April increased by 32.4 percent compared to the year earlier, after rising by 30.9 percent in March, according to data from Tuik. Compared to the previous month, consumer prices in Turkey rose by 4.2 percent after growing by 1.9 percent in March. However, independent ...
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Italian consumer confidence declines
Italy’s consumer confidence index fell to 90.8 in April from 92.6 the previous month, while business confidence declined to 95.2 from 97.3, data from statistics institute Istat showed. Among consumers, the economic climate component of the index fell to 82.7 from 88.1, the future climate component declined to 82.5 from ...
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German consumer confidence deteriorates
In May, consumer confidence in Germany is expected to fall to -33.3, the lowest level since February 2023, from a revised -28.1 in April, according to the GfK Consumer Climate, published jointly by NIQ/GfK and the Nuremberg Institute for Market Decisions (NIM). The April reading was revised down from a ...
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French footwear exports down 5% in the first 2 months of 2025
French exports of footwear totaled €818.0 million in the first two months of 2026, down by 5 percent year-over-year, while imports were down by 10 percent at €1.229 billion, according to data released by Alliance France Cuir, the trade association representing the country’s leather and leather goods industry. It added ...
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German April business climate declines due to Iran war
The business climate index for Germany fell to 84.4 in April from a revised 86.3 in March, reaching its lowest level since May 2020, according to data from the economic research institute Ifo. The figure was below economists’ expectations of a reading of 85.7 for the month. “The Iran crisis ...
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French footwear sales rebound in March
In March, French footwear retail sales rose by a seasonally and working-day adjusted 1.8 percent month-on-month, after a sharp fall the previous month, according to the Bank of France. Overall, retail sales in France rose a seasonally and working-day adjusted 0.4 percent following a 0.5 percent drop in February. ...
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ArticleBrazil footwear output declines by 1.9% in 2025
In 2025, Brazilian footwear production fell by 1.9 percent to 847.5 million pairs due to a slowdown in the domestic market and instability in exports, according to Abicalçados, the Brazilian footwear association. The decline in output “stemmed from a combination of shocks in the international environment, growth in footwear imports ...
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Consumer confidence declines in Germany, France and Italy
Consumer confidence is declining in Germany, France and Italy, the three largest economies of the European Union, as the geopolitical situation worsens with the joint Israeli and American attack on Iran, which has led to higher energy prices. German consumer confidence is estimated to worsen in April, falling to -28.0 ...
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French footwear sales drop sharply in February
In February, French footwear retail sales slumped by a seasonally and working-day adjusted 9.5 percent month-on-month, after surging by 9.4 percent the previous month, according to the Bank of France. Overall, retail sales in France fell a seasonally and work-day adjusted 0.3 percent from January, when they rose by 1.3 ...
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ArticleGerman fashion industry faces a 'horrific' situation, with footwear worst hit
Germany’s fashion and footwear retail sector faced another difficult year in 2025, as weak consumer spending, rising operating costs, growing online competition and excessive red tape put a strain on brick-and-mortar businesses, according to estimates from BTE, the German retail federation. Intense competition from Asian platforms such as Shein and ...
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Turkish inflation reaches 31.53% in February
Turkey’s annual inflation rate rose to 31.53 percent in February from 30.65 percent the previous month, according to data from Turkish statistics office Tuik. Compared to the month earlier, consumer prices rose by 2.96 percent in February. However, independent economists at the Inflation Research Group (ENAG) claim that official data ...
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ArticleItalian shoemakers finally see their revenues rise in Q4
In 2025, revenues of Italian footwear manufacturers fell by 2.8 percent year-over-year to €12.84 billion, in line with expectations, according to a survey carried out in January by Confindustria Accessori Moda among members of the Italian footwear association Assocalzaturifici. In the final quarter of 2025, revenues were up by 1.1 ...
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French footwear sales rebound sharply in January
In January, French footwear retail sales surged by a seasonally and working-day adjusted 7.7 percent month-on-month, after declining by 3.4 percent the previous month, according to the Bank of France. Overall retail sales in France rose a seasonally and work-day adjusted 1.2 percent from December, when they fell by 1.6 ...
