The European Footwear Confederation (CEC) has welcomed two new Associate Members to its network: Trade Partners Sweden and CAST Trade Platform for the Footwear, Sports & Fashion Industry in the Netherlands. Read More...
Italy's footwear industry recorded a weaker start to 2026, with exports falling 1.6% in value during the first quarter, according to Assocalzaturifici, the Italian footwear manufacturers' association. Read More...
The European Footwear Confederation (CEC) has rallied behind a series of initiatives aimed at strengthening workforce skills, boosting research investment and tightening rules on online marketplaces as the sector prepares for the green and digital transition. Read More...
The European footwear sector has launched Ecodesign criteria for Sustainability in footwear and Testing methods for Evaluation of Performance (Ecostep), a four-year Horizon Europe project that will establish the first comprehensive ecodesign framework tailored specifically to footwear. Read More...
The European Commission has adopted new measures under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) to prevent the destruction of unsold apparel, clothing accessories and footwear. Read More...
The European Footwear Confederation (CEC) has announced the introduction of a new Associate Member category, following a modification of its statutes, aimed at broadening participation across the European footwear community. Read More...
The Portuguese footwear industry has unveiled a global campaign promoting conscious consumption, under the banner of the BioShoes4All project. Read More...
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