Global Weekly Footwear & Leather News Roundup: Nov 29 – Dec 5, 2025
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From November 29 to December 5, 2025, the global footwear and leather sector buzzed with mergers, market forecasts, and sustainability pushes amid economic pressures. Highlights include major consolidations in leather production, optimistic trade shows, and rising demand for eco-friendly materials, setting the stage for 2026 growth
China’s Women’s Footwear Strength Expo
Shoes & Bags EXPO 2025 spotlights Xinzirain’s evolution from heels to leather bags, highlighting China’s manufacturing prowess. The event discusses material regulations and supply chains, boosting ODM capabilities for global markets.. Read More
JBS Couros Viva Merge Leather Giant
Brazil’s JBS Couros and Viva Group announced a merger, creating a leather mega-group to enhance global supply chains. This deal aims to boost efficiency in tanning and production, targeting increased exports amid rising costs. The combined entity focuses on sustainable practices, impacting footwear manufacturers reliant on high-quality hides… Read More
China’s ODM Footwear Case Study
Xinzirain exemplifies China’s women’s footwear ODM growth at All China Leather Exhibition, focusing on components and eco-regulations. This boosts customization, aiding global brands in diversifying supply away from traditional hubs… Read More
Authentic Partners with Orbico for Dockers Europe
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) announced a new strategic partnership with distributor Orbico Group. This collaboration is aimed at expanding the European presence and distribution channels for the Dockers footwear and apparel brand across the continent.
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Xinzirain Custom Footwear at Atlanta
Xinzirain showcased men’s custom shoes and leather goods at Atlanta Shoe Market, blending styles for international appeal. This underscores China’s role in premium, versatile manufacturing for diverse markets…
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Sustainable Footwear Market to $15.9B
Global sustainable footwear projected to reach $15.9B by 2032 from $10.33B, driven by eco-materials in athletic and casual segments. Key trends include recycled synthetics replacing traditional leather….
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Skechers President Inducted into Footwear Hall of Fame
Michael Greenberg, co-founder and president of Skechers, was honored with induction into the prestigious Footwear News 2025 Hall of Fame. The award recognizes his indelible impact on the industry and the brand’s massive global expansion..
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Italy Mongolia Leather Collaboration Pact
UNIC and MALI signed an agreement to strengthen ties, promoting sustainable practices. Magazine Leather reports on CRIMAGNO’s Avantgarde Award, highlighting innovations in red hides for luxury footwear applications…
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Luxury Goods Rebound Expected 2026
UBS forecasts 5% organic sales growth for luxury sector in 2026, including leather goods and footwear. Creative shifts and demand recovery benefit high-end brands amid market volatility… Read More
Genuine Leather Market Steady Growth
Projected 4.5% CAGR through 2031, driven by premium accessories and footwear. Innovations like salmon leather emerge as sustainable alternatives, with Asia-Pacific leading demand…
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Bovine Leather Goods Rapid Expansion
IMarket to grow from $8.5B in 2026 to $12.2B by 2033, fueled by handbags and footwear. Trends emphasize durability and eco-sourcing in global supply chains…
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TRE 2025 Reveals Most Anticipated Running Shoes
The Running Event (TRE) 2025 showcased breakthroughs in foam technology, stack geometry and stability design. Editors and buyers flagged five standout models bringing race-grade materials into stability and trail categories — a trend suggesting rapid technology trickle from elite racing to mainstream running shoes..
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Leather Chemicals Market to $5.4B
Asia-Pacific leads as market grows to $5,385M by 2029 from $3,783M. Focus on tanning agents supports footwear and goods production amid regulatory shifts.
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Prada Finalizes $1.37B Versace Acquisition Deal
Italian luxury group Prada officially completed its $1.37 billion cash acquisition of Versace. The strategic move, finalized after months of negotiation and regulatory approval, is set to significantly strengthen Prada’s position in the high-end luxury leather and footwear market globally..
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Inditex Sales Growth Accelerates in Third Quarter
Zara’s parent company, Inditex, reported accelerated sales growth in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, reaching €9.8 billion. Sales in constant currency grew 8.4%, showing strong momentum in both physical stores and its integrated online retail channels….
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Genesco Q3 Results Meet Lower Expectations
Genesco Inc. reported its fiscal 2026 third-quarter results, with top and bottom-line figures aligning with the lower end of expectations. Despite this, its Journeys retail chain saw a promising 6% increase in comparable sales, offering a mixed outlook…..
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Historic Family Shoe Shop Closes Permanently
A 153-year-old family-run shoe shop in Worcester announced permanent closure citing rising costs and reduced footfall — a local example of independent retail pressures that continue to reshape high-street footwear retailing
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Modella Acquires Wynsors Footwear Chain
Private equity firm Modella announced the acquisition of the Wynsors retail chain, expanding its UK footwear retail footprint and signaling consolidation among value footwear retailers as they pursue scale and supply chain efficiencies. Analysts expect rebranding and operating synergies to follow.
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Business Wire: Black Friday Retail Traffic Report
Early Business Wire retail data showed U.S. Black Friday in-store traffic fell modestly year-on-year as consumers delayed discretionary purchases — a signal footwear brands should factor into inventory pacing and promotional timing for December.
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NIKE Announces Key Senior Leadership Changes
NIKE, Inc. announced several senior leadership changes aimed at accelerating its “Win Now” strategies. The internal reorganization is designed to optimize organizational efficiency and sharpen the company’s focus on key product and market segments
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Conclusion
The week of November 29 to December 5, 2025, revealed a dynamic footwear and leather landscape, marked by strategic mergers, sustainability surges, and optimistic market projections. As the industry gears up for 2026, embracing eco-innovations and global collaborations will be key to overcoming challenges like rising costs and trade shifts.
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