European shoemakers find that over a third of shoes sold on 3 online sites do not comply with EU rules
The European Footwear Confederation (CEC) claims that more than a third of shoes sold on three Chinese e-commerce platforms did not meet chemical compliance requirements and called on European Union authorities to ensure effective enforcement and clear accountability across the e-commerce supply chain.
Horsch relaunches as online retailer after insolvency
The Stuttgart-based shoe retailer Schuhhaus Horsch is relaunching as an online-only business following its insolvency earlier this year.
Primark to offer home delivery in the UK as sales fall
Primark plans to introduce home delivery in the UK, after years of rejecting direct-to-consumer sales online.
German fashion consumers become more selective
German fashion customers are becoming more selective about their clothing purchases, prioritising fit, comfort, quality and value for money, but are also buying less frequently and seeking less information, according to the GermanFashion Consumer Panel 2026, released by the industry association GermanFashion and conducted by the market researcher Innofact.