In our annual feature, we shine a light on brands committed to partnerships with independent retailers. Execs talk strategy, product, relationships (& more).
Read MoreFootwear Insight publisher Jeff Nott reports back from the Beck’s Shoes Leadership Summit in Santa Cruz, California, an annual event that represents the independent footwear channel at its best.
Read MoreThis year marks 100 years in business for Lebo’s, a retail stalwart with multiple stores in the Carolinas. Where to start in telling the century-long success story of this family-owned business? Let’s start at the beginning…
Read MoreThe recovery footwear category is reaching a new level. As recovery becomes a more significant part of daily life, brands are focused on both modern styling and advanced innovation.
Read MoreThe Los Angeles-based sneaker brand PSUDO, founded in 2020 by industry veterans Michael and Kortney Rich, is developing positive buzz with retailers and consumers thanks to its eye-catching styles, as well as its ethical, small-batch, and on-demand sneaker manufacturing process.
Read MoreI am making the assumption that when it comes to certain needs of your company, none of you would dispute the advice to use a CPA to prepare your annual corporate tax return or an attorney to advise you on complex legal matters.
Read MoreWe asked more than 300 consumers about their current footwear shopping habits. A key takeaway? Consumers are willing to try out new footwear brands... for a price.
Read MoreThe brand-new Functional Footwear Area at Performance Days Munich on October 4-5 and Functional Fabric Fair Fall on November 1-2 will spotlight cutting-edge textiles and accessories tailored specifically for footwear, providing attendees with a unique chance to discover industry innovations from specialized exhibitors.
Read More...Genesco-owned retailer Journeys has hired Andy Gray, who spent more than two decades with Foot Locker that included his last role as global president until Jan. 2023, as its new president.
Read MoreProduct innovation and brand launch news from the running industry is in the spotlight today, including NNormal’s Kboix Experience, Mount To Coast’s distance shoes, new women’s brand Hettas, and a walking shoe from Vimazi.
Read MoreInvestment firm Norwest Equity Partners (NEP) has acquired United Sports Brands and its portfolio of sporting goods and active lifestyle brands for an undisclosed sum.
Read MoreJD Sports is partnering with Instacart to launch same-day delivery from more than 500 JD Sports and Finish Line stores across the U.S. via the Instacart App and website. JD Sports and Finish Line already offer online ordering for in-store pickup and shipping.
Read MoreBolstered by its ‘Speed’ strategy programs, which can bring footwear product to market in three months or less to align with consumer demand and key trends, Caleres’ Brand Portfolio delivered record Q3 adjusted operating earnings of $39 million...
Read MoreSales in the most recent quarter fell below expectations for Shoe Carnival, but the chain sees itself in a good position in several areas despite an overall retail family footwear segment that has contracted by approximately 10 percent in dollars year-to-date.
Read MoreRetail chain Hibbett said its footwear segment’s results in Q3, up low single digits on a comp basis, were driven by basketball, lifestyle, running silhouettes, and a favorable new product launch calendar.
Read MoreSwiss brand On intends to double its net sales by 2026, increase its gross profit margin to above 60 percent and push its adjusted ebitda above 18 percent.
With parent Wolverine Worldwide undergoing a corporate overhaul under CEO Chris Hufnagel, Saucony is bracing for a difficult final quarter but encouraged by an improved product pipeline, likely more advertising dollars to spend and at least four new model introductions in 2024.
Double-digit sales increases in Japan, Greater China and Southeast and South Asia contributed to 15.1 percent sales growth in Japanese yen for ASICS’ performance running segments...
In an indication that many athletic and casual footwear brands made less new shoes this year, likely due to still holding a surplus of inventory, Yue Yuen, the globe’s largest manufacturer of footwear who produces shoes for more than a dozen brands...
There is a senior executive shuffle at Nike. John Hoke, a 30-year Swoosh veteran, is moving from chief design officer to chief innovation officer.
Crocs is developing a new strategy for its Heydude brand. Faced with some immediate challenges, Heydude’s annual revenue target of $1 billion is being pushed back until 2024...
Former Saucony leader Anne Cavassa is joining material technology company PrimaLoft as president. Cavassa, who left her role as president at Saucony in May after five years in the position, previously held leadership positions at Brooks, Nike and Timberland.
Authentic Brands Group is expanding its partnership with Warson Brands to have Warson design, develop and distribute occupational footwear for the Authentic-owned DC Shoes and ROXY brands.
Swiss brand On has opened a new store in Miami, the brand’s fifth retail location in the U.S. and 27th globally. Located at 125 NE 40th Street in the heart of Miami’s upscale designer precinct...
With a brand turnaround unlikely to occur over the next six months and parent VF Corp. embarking on an aggressive ‘Re-invent’ strategy focused on many aspects of its business, Vans is looking for a new global president.
Product innovation and brand launch news from the running industry is in the spotlight today, including NNormal’s Kboix Experience, Mount To Coast’s distance shoes, new women’s brand Hettas, and a walking shoe from Vimazi.
Read MoreInvestment firm Norwest Equity Partners (NEP) has acquired United Sports Brands and its portfolio of sporting goods and active lifestyle brands for an undisclosed sum.
Read MoreJD Sports is partnering with Instacart to launch same-day delivery from more than 500 JD Sports and Finish Line stores across the U.S. via the Instacart App and website. JD Sports and Finish Line already offer online ordering for in-store pickup and shipping.
Read MoreBolstered by its ‘Speed’ strategy programs, which can bring footwear product to market in three months or less to align with consumer demand and key trends, Caleres’ Brand Portfolio delivered record Q3 adjusted operating earnings of $39 million...
Read MoreSales in the most recent quarter fell below expectations for Shoe Carnival, but the chain sees itself in a good position in several areas despite an overall retail family footwear segment that has contracted by approximately 10 percent in dollars year-to-date.
Read MoreRetail chain Hibbett said its footwear segment’s results in Q3, up low single digits on a comp basis, were driven by basketball, lifestyle, running silhouettes, and a favorable new product launch calendar.
Read MoreYear-to-date global revenues are up 5 percent and 7 percent higher year-over-year in the U.S. for Brooks Running as the Seattle-based company has reached new runners, recovered from Covid-19-related supply chain disruptions, and normalized inventory levels.
Deckers Brands is not standing pat. As its two top businesses, Hoka and UGG, continue to maintain their respective momentums, the company is preparing to divest its Sanuk business and launch a new label described as...
Although it’s being cautious about its Q4 prospects, given the macroeconomic environment and ongoing uncertainty about consumer spending, Skechers says it’s beginning to see positive signs for its domestic wholesale business...
Stephen Curry and Under Armour announced the signing of a multi-year partnership with rising NBA star De'Aaron Fox of the Sacramento Kings as the first signature athlete with Curry Brand.
Despite ongoing geopolitical risks, muted consumer sentiment, macroeconomic headwinds, and the speed of recovery in the U.S. and Greater China markets, Puma says it’s continuing to gain market share worldwide and will continue to concentrate on soccer, performance running, basketball, and golf.
Academy Sports + Outdoors announced it has promoted Sam J. Johnson to president as Michael P. Mullican has stepped down as president to pursue other personal and professional opportunities.
In a move that reflects Nike’s renewed focus on select wholesale partners as well as its focus on digital connection, Nike is teaming up with retailer Hibbett on a “connected partnership,” connecting Hibbett and Nike’s loyalty programs and...
California-based swim and fitness brand TYR Sport has opened its first brick-and-mortar retail location at Roosevelt Field in Garden City, NY, on Long Island.
Two key athletic brands, Adidas, and Asics are getting new senior leadership in North America. U.K.-born Rupert Campbell, who became president of Adidas North America in Jan. 2022 following Three Stripe stints in Russia and Europe, is leaving the company.
Some 60 percent of U.S. consumers with an annual household income of $50,000 or less say their budget or inflation is altering the way they shop for shoes.
Product innovation and brand launch news from the running industry is in the spotlight today, including NNormal’s Kboix Experience, Mount To Coast’s distance shoes, new women’s brand Hettas, and a walking shoe from Vimazi.
Read MoreInvestment firm Norwest Equity Partners (NEP) has acquired United Sports Brands and its portfolio of sporting goods and active lifestyle brands for an undisclosed sum.
Read MoreJD Sports is partnering with Instacart to launch same-day delivery from more than 500 JD Sports and Finish Line stores across the U.S. via the Instacart App and website. JD Sports and Finish Line already offer online ordering for in-store pickup and shipping.
Read MoreBolstered by its ‘Speed’ strategy programs, which can bring footwear product to market in three months or less to align with consumer demand and key trends, Caleres’ Brand Portfolio delivered record Q3 adjusted operating earnings of $39 million...
Read MoreSales in the most recent quarter fell below expectations for Shoe Carnival, but the chain sees itself in a good position in several areas despite an overall retail family footwear segment that has contracted by approximately 10 percent in dollars year-to-date.
Read MoreRetail chain Hibbett said its footwear segment’s results in Q3, up low single digits on a comp basis, were driven by basketball, lifestyle, running silhouettes, and a favorable new product launch calendar.
Read MoreBolstered by its ‘Speed’ strategy programs, which can bring footwear product to market in three months or less to align with consumer demand and key trends, Caleres’ Brand Portfolio delivered record Q3 adjusted operating earnings of $39 million...
Read MoreSales in the most recent quarter fell below expectations for Shoe Carnival, but the chain sees itself in a good position in several areas despite an overall retail family footwear segment that has contracted by approximately 10 percent in dollars year-to-date.
Read MoreRetail chain Hibbett said its footwear segment’s results in Q3, up low single digits on a comp basis, were driven by basketball, lifestyle, running silhouettes, and a favorable new product launch calendar.
Read MoreA persistent promotional environment and conservative orders from retailers negatively impacted Fila USA’s third quarter results.
Read MoreColumbia Sportswear announced that Cory Long has been named president of the Sorel brand. Long is a veteran of the footwear and apparel industry, most recently serving as global general manager and chief global merchant of DC Shoes.
Read MoreSwiss brand On intends to double its net sales by 2026, increase its gross profit margin to above 60 percent and push its adjusted ebitda above 18 percent.
Read MoreWith parent Wolverine Worldwide undergoing a corporate overhaul under CEO Chris Hufnagel, Saucony is bracing for a difficult final quarter but encouraged by an improved product pipeline, likely more advertising dollars to spend and at least four new model introductions in 2024.
Read MoreDouble-digit sales increases in Japan, Greater China and Southeast and South Asia contributed to 15.1 percent sales growth in Japanese yen for ASICS’ performance running segments...
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