Shoe Zone has announced that the difficult trading conditions experienced in the final calendar months of 2025 has continued into Q1 2026. The issues continue to stem from weak UK consumer sentiment, following on from the Budget announcements and the increase in employment costs. This has been exacerbated by developments in the Middle East which have further impacted consumer sentiment leading to lower footfall, less discretionary spending and additional costs. As a result, management now guides ....
