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Good Vibes

Get on your feet! Brands are pulling out all the stops when it comes to shoes that walk the walk when it comes to healthy living. But what exactly are the ingredients in a good wellness shoe?

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There’s No Place Like Tradehome

For the last nine years of its 102-year existence, Tradehome Shoes has taken its unique story for both customers and employees to another level.

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Every store owner should carefully craft a strategy for how they liquidate merchandise.

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Dr. Martens Slips on Weak Operational Execution

Annual results for the iconic British brand Dr. Martens were held back in its most recent fiscal year ended March 31 due to a weak performance in the U.S. that was fueled by “poor operational execution,” the company said in a statement.

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Famous Footwear Struggles on Soft Demand; Vionic Has New Brand Direction

Total sales at the Caleres-owned chain Famous Footwear fell by 9.2 percent to $349.2 million from $384.5 million for the three months ended April 29. Comparable store sales fell 8.5 percent and operating income from the 866-door business sank 66 percent to $17.1 million.

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SAS Awarded 3-Year Renewal Contract with DLA

San Antonio Shoemakers (SAS) has won a $90.59 million 3-year renewal contract with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to produce footwear for military personnel.

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In the News: Hunter, FDRA, Sorel, VF, Oboz, Vimazi, Bala

Authentic Brands Group has acquired the intellectual property of global brand Hunter, the outdoor lifestyle brand known for its iconic Original Wellington boot.

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Hufnagel Named President Wolverine Worldwide; New Merrell, Saucony Leaders Named

Wolverine World Wide, Inc. announced several senior leadership appointments today, including naming Chris Hufnagel President of Wolverine Worldwide, Janice Tennant Global Brand President of Merrell and Rob Griffiths Global Brand President of Saucony.

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Hoka Targets $2 Billion in Revenues; Broader International Awareness

After achieving $1.4 billion in annual sales for the fiscal year ended March 31, Deckers-owned Hoka sees more opportunity in the U.S. run specialty, Direct-To-Consumer, and international markets.

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VF Corp. Braces for Difficult Q1 as Wholesalers “Right Size” Inventory Levels

Coming off a fiscal year where total reported revenues declined by 2 percent to $11.6 billion, VF Corp. is forecasting a tough year-over-year comparison for the three months ending June 30 as the company’s wholesale accounts “right size” their respective inventories.

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Wolverine Seeks New Saucony Prez; Considers Selling Sperry

Anne Cavassa has left her role as Saucony brand president after five years in the position. The process of naming a successor is underway, Wolverine World Wide president, CEO and director Brendan Hoffman said during the company’s Q1 earnings call.

JD Sports Eyes 500 to 600 New ‘JD’ Stores in North America

JD Sports, the publicly traded British parent of Finish Line, Shoe Palace and DTLR, besides its namesake nameplate, intends to open 500 to 600 new JD Sports stores in North America over the next five years...

Foot Locker Dials Back FY Outlook, Remains Steadfast to New Strategy

Saddled with a bloated inventory level and softer sales trends in April and May, Foot Locker reported lower Q1 operating income and sales levels last week and simultaneously reduced its full-year outlook for revenues and gross margin.

In The News: Adidas Selling Yeezys Again, Brooks Promotes Caprara, Centric: Sneaker Prices Surge

Adidas, which was reportedly set to lose out on more than $1 billion in revenue due to unsold Yeezy merch in the aftermath of its split with Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, announced it will begin selling Yeezy products again beginning May 31.

On Is Opening Stores in FL and VA

On Holdings, the publicly traded Swiss company is expanding its direct reach to U.S. consumers later this year through the opening of new brand stores in Williamsburg, VA, and Miami, FL.

Asics Sets Changes for North American Market

The Japanese brand Asics, which reported its largest Q1 sales quarter ever last week, has established a turnaround plan for its North American operating unit that reported an operating loss equivalent to $2.54 million despite 24 percent revenue growth in Japanese yen to $192.2 million.

Fila USA Impacted by Promotional Environment

The USA operating unit of South Korea’s Fila Holdings Corp. is currently forecasting a FY23 consolidated operating loss for the region in the range of $67.3 to $82.2 million, up from a prior forecast of a $59.8 to $67.3 million loss.

In The News: Kizik, Grassroots Connect, Mizuno

Kizik, known for its hands-free shoe innovation, is opening its first-ever brick-and-mortar store. Located at the Fashion Place Mall in Murray, UT, near Salt Lake City, the retail store will be “the first of many for Kizik,"...

Under Armour’s New Strategy Focuses on Footwear and Women

Dubbing the effort, ‘Protect This House 3’ or ‘PTH3’ for short, Under Armour under new CEO Stephanie Linnartz intends to focus on brand, product and the U.S. market going forward with particular attention on footwear...

High Retail Inventory Levels, Loss of Yeezy Biz Hurt Adidas

The Three Stripes suffered a 20 percent, constant-currency decline in North American Q1 sales to $1.3 billion and an operating loss equivalent to $50.7 million.

Famous Footwear Struggles on Soft Demand; Vionic Has New Brand Direction

Total sales at the Caleres-owned chain Famous Footwear fell by 9.2 percent to $349.2 million from $384.5 million for the three months ended April 29. Comparable store sales fell 8.5 percent and operating income from the 866-door business sank 66 percent to $17.1 million.

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SAS Awarded 3-Year Renewal Contract with DLA

San Antonio Shoemakers (SAS) has won a $90.59 million 3-year renewal contract with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to produce footwear for military personnel.

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In the News: Hunter, FDRA, Sorel, VF, Oboz, Vimazi, Bala

Authentic Brands Group has acquired the intellectual property of global brand Hunter, the outdoor lifestyle brand known for its iconic Original Wellington boot.

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Hufnagel Named President Wolverine Worldwide; New Merrell, Saucony Leaders Named

Wolverine World Wide, Inc. announced several senior leadership appointments today, including naming Chris Hufnagel President of Wolverine Worldwide, Janice Tennant Global Brand President of Merrell and Rob Griffiths Global Brand President of Saucony.

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Hoka Targets $2 Billion in Revenues; Broader International Awareness

After achieving $1.4 billion in annual sales for the fiscal year ended March 31, Deckers-owned Hoka sees more opportunity in the U.S. run specialty, Direct-To-Consumer, and international markets.

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VF Corp. Braces for Difficult Q1 as Wholesalers “Right Size” Inventory Levels

Coming off a fiscal year where total reported revenues declined by 2 percent to $11.6 billion, VF Corp. is forecasting a tough year-over-year comparison for the three months ending June 30 as the company’s wholesale accounts “right size” their respective inventories.

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Crocs Raises FY Revenue Outlook

Markets outside the U.S. are forecast to generate Crocs’ highest FY23 revenue growth rates and help the group deliver 11 to 14 percent reported sales expansion this fiscal year to a range of $3.95 to $4.05 billion.

Reebok x Global Citizen Collaboration

Authentic Brands Group is teaming with Global Citizen, an international advocacy organization, on an initiative it says is designed to “encourage consumers to activate their purchasing power and drive change toward the most urgent issues facing humanity and the planet.”

IN THE NEWS: K-Swiss, Tradehome Shoes, Salomon, Oofos

K-Swiss is looking to make its mark in the Formula 1 world, with the launch of a product collab with McLaren Racing. K-Swiss Tubes shoes are the official 2023 team footwear for all McLaren Racing mechanics, engineers, and VIP staffing.

Hoka Launches Youth Collection

Hoka has launched its first ever collection of footwear for kids. The new line includes youth sizes of three popular Hoka styles, the Clifton 9, Speedgoat 5, and Ora 3 Slide.

Motiva Shoe from Nike Targets Walkers, Joggers

Nike’s new Motiva shoe features rocker geometry and is made for walking, jogging and running. Specifically, the brand says, it is made for varied activities and fluctuating paces.

Performance Footwear Sales Up in Q1

Overall U.S. footwear industry sales revenue was down 3% in Q1 this year versus Q1 2022, but the performance category was up 2% in that period, according to point-of-sale data from Circana (formerly IRI and The NPD Group).

In The News: Canada Goose, Nike, Danner x Mystery Ranch

Canada Goose has made changes to its executive suite, including the naming of former Wolverine executive Matt Blonder as chief digital officer with responsibility for all consumer-facing digital platforms.

Dick’s Sporting Goods Forges Partnership with Boston Athletic Association

A multi-year sponsorship between Dick’s Sporting Goods and the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.), which commenced with the running of the 127th Boston Marathon on Monday, makes the full-line retailer the official retail sponsor of B.A.A. events.

Skechers Adds Mr. T to its Celebrity Endorser Roster

After years of seeing web searches and spell check wrongly put a ‘t’ in the middle of the company’s name, Skechers now has one in actor and former wrestler Mr. T, who has been added to the brand’s roster of athlete and celebrity endorsers.

What this Past Year’s Kids’ Footwear Sales Data Reveals

It appears that U.S. households with kids are pulling back on footwear spending more so than those without, as parents are forgoing footwear purchases for themselves, according to Circana (formerly IRI and The NPD Group).

Famous Footwear Struggles on Soft Demand; Vionic Has New Brand Direction

Total sales at the Caleres-owned chain Famous Footwear fell by 9.2 percent to $349.2 million from $384.5 million for the three months ended April 29. Comparable store sales fell 8.5 percent and operating income from the 866-door business sank 66 percent to $17.1 million.

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SAS Awarded 3-Year Renewal Contract with DLA

San Antonio Shoemakers (SAS) has won a $90.59 million 3-year renewal contract with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to produce footwear for military personnel.

Read More

In the News: Hunter, FDRA, Sorel, VF, Oboz, Vimazi, Bala

Authentic Brands Group has acquired the intellectual property of global brand Hunter, the outdoor lifestyle brand known for its iconic Original Wellington boot.

Read More

Hufnagel Named President Wolverine Worldwide; New Merrell, Saucony Leaders Named

Wolverine World Wide, Inc. announced several senior leadership appointments today, including naming Chris Hufnagel President of Wolverine Worldwide, Janice Tennant Global Brand President of Merrell and Rob Griffiths Global Brand President of Saucony.

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Hoka Targets $2 Billion in Revenues; Broader International Awareness

After achieving $1.4 billion in annual sales for the fiscal year ended March 31, Deckers-owned Hoka sees more opportunity in the U.S. run specialty, Direct-To-Consumer, and international markets.

Read More

VF Corp. Braces for Difficult Q1 as Wholesalers “Right Size” Inventory Levels

Coming off a fiscal year where total reported revenues declined by 2 percent to $11.6 billion, VF Corp. is forecasting a tough year-over-year comparison for the three months ending June 30 as the company’s wholesale accounts “right size” their respective inventories.

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EXTRA Archives

Hufnagel Named President Wolverine Worldwide; New Merrell, Saucony Leaders Named

Wolverine World Wide, Inc. announced several senior leadership appointments today, including naming Chris Hufnagel President of Wolverine Worldwide, Janice Tennant Global Brand President of Merrell and Rob Griffiths Global Brand President of Saucony.

Read More

Hoka Targets $2 Billion in Revenues; Broader International Awareness

After achieving $1.4 billion in annual sales for the fiscal year ended March 31, Deckers-owned Hoka sees more opportunity in the U.S. run specialty, Direct-To-Consumer, and international markets.

Read More

VF Corp. Braces for Difficult Q1 as Wholesalers “Right Size” Inventory Levels

Coming off a fiscal year where total reported revenues declined by 2 percent to $11.6 billion, VF Corp. is forecasting a tough year-over-year comparison for the three months ending June 30 as the company’s wholesale accounts “right size” their respective inventories.

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Nike Makes Executive Suite Changes

Senior leadership changes at Nike, announced May 24, include shifting Heidi O’Neill to president of consumer, product, and brand from president of consumer and marketplace...

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Genesco Taking Steps to Re-invigorate Journeys

With Q1 sales and traffic lagging in the fashion footwear chain, the Nashville-based parent of Journeys is taking numerous actions that it hopes will jumpstart the business in the months ahead.

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In The News: FSNYE Preview, Shoe Carnival, Kohl’s

With FSNYE / FFANY Market Week coming up next week, here’s a look at what to expect from FSNYE (Footwear Show New York Expo). More than 60 top fashion brands from around the world will exhibit at FSNYE, June 6-8, at the Park Lane Hotel in NYC.

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Wolverine Seeks New Saucony Prez; Considers Selling Sperry

Anne Cavassa has left her role as Saucony brand president after five years in the position. The process of naming a successor is underway, Wolverine World Wide president, CEO and director Brendan Hoffman said during the company’s Q1 earnings call.

Read More

JD Sports Eyes 500 to 600 New ‘JD’ Stores in North America

JD Sports, the publicly traded British parent of Finish Line, Shoe Palace and DTLR, besides its namesake nameplate, intends to open 500 to 600 new JD Sports stores in North America over the next five years...

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FOOTWEAR INSIGHT INDEX

With the second quarter closing next week, ominous signs remain for the U.S. economy in this persistent pandemic environment as the number of active U.S. cases rose for a 10th straight day on June 22 to 1.26 million and 23 states reported increases in the number of cases. The Congressional Budget Office estimates the U.S. economy will generate $8 trillion less in economic activity over the next decade than it predicted months ago. And a report in The Atlantic suggests four factors — a great business die-off, the household fiscal cliff, state and local budget shortfalls and the persistent pandemic crisis — put the U.S. risk for a depression. Amid this backdrop, the Dow generated nearly 59 percent of its weekly 261.80-point gain for the week on the period’s final day, June 22. The action helped the Dow post a 1.02 percent increase for the period, about even with the Segment’s 1.06 percent increase as 12 stocks rose and eight declined. Aside from Mizuno, which benefited from currency effects, Nike and Deckers were the period’s biggest gainers. The Swoosh received four stock price target hikes from investment banks ahead of its scheduled fourth-quarter earnings report on June 25. Meanwhile, Nike and Puma are merging running technology and style into styles for the golf course, including The Cat’s RS-G and The Swoosh’s Air Max 270. Shoe Carnival reported that its 389 re-opened U.S. and Puerto Rico stores experienced a 28.1 percent rise in second quarter comparable store sales through  June 22, with brick-and-mortar up 4.0 percent and e-commerce gaining nearly 470 percent year-over-year. Under Armour Founder Kevin Plank has sold his Washington, D.C. mansion for $17.3 million after a reported two years on the market at a 41 percent discount from his 2018 asking price of $29.5 million. — Bob McGee 
The Footwear Insight Index tracks 20 of the most important publicly traded companies that have a substantial footwear business (6 retailers, 14 brands).
Index base of 100 is key to the closing prices of 12/29/17

INDEX: 123

1.06%

Weekly Review

Company name
(Ticker Symbol)

% Change over week
Price 06/15/20 • Price 06/22/20

ASICS Corp.
7936.T

0.35%

$11.38 • $11.34

Boot Barn
BOOT

1.09%

$22.84 • $22.59

Crocs
CROX

2.46%

$31.71 • $32.49

Designer Brands
DBI

4.49%

$7.13 • $6.81

Genesco
GCO

6.41%

$22.51 • $20.73

Mizuno
8022.T

14.12%

$18.41 • $21.01

Puma
PMMAF

1.65%

$72.90 • $74.10

Shoe Carnival
SKVL

0.26%

$27.02 • $27.09

Steve Madden
SHOO

0.13%

$23.30 • $23.33

VF Corp.
VFC

0.82%

$63.12 • $62.60

Company name
(Ticker Symbol)

% Change over week
Price 06/15/20 • Price 06/22/20

Adidas
addyy

0.72%

$132.53 • $133.49

Caleres
CAL

5.71%

$8.58 • $8.09

Deckers
DECK

3.71%

$193.55 • $200.73

Foot Locker
FL

0.99%

$29.23 • $29.52

GEOX
GEO.MI

4.49%

$0.89 • $0.85

Nike
NKE

1.72%

$97.83 • $99.51

Rocky Brands
RCKY

2.74%

$20.78 • $20.21

Skechers
SKX

5.66%

$33.20 • $31.32

Under Armour
UAA

3.55%

$9.86 • $9.51

Wolverine
WWW

0.26%

$23.08 • $23.14

TOTAL
Week over week

1.06%

$849.49 • $858.46