Crocs, which has delivered 54 percent annualized shareholder return since 2017 by its own calculation, is forecasting revenue growth of 10 to 13 percent this fiscal year to a range of $3.9 to $4.0 billion with sales in markets outside the Americas increasing at the highest rate.

The Merrell, Saucony and Sperry parent reduced its Q4 inventory total from the prior quarter by 8.5 percent to $805 million, but the effort is forecast to weigh negatively on the company’s FY22 and Q4 adjusted diluted earnings.

Senior executives at Journeys’ parent Genesco surmise many of the chain’s customers were both sensitive to price and price hikes during the holiday period, and “taking a break” and buying fewer shoes than usual.

Skinners Footwear, a minimalist, protective footwear brand available throughout Europe, is entering the North American market this year. The Czechia-based brand introduced its Compression 2.0 and Walker series at the Outdoor Retail show this week.

Can a senior Marriott executive fortify Under Armour’s growth path? The athletic footwear and apparel industry will soon find out. Late last month, Under Armour hired Stephanie Linnartz, the president of Marriott International, as its new president and CEO.

Christy Sports, a Colorado-based winter and outdoor specialty retail and rental operator, announced in December that it acquired Grizzly Outfitters, a specialty outdoor retail and rental operator in Big Sky, Montana.

Insole brand CURREX has signed an official sponsorship agreement with Jesús Ferreira, a member of the United States Men’s National Soccer Team who recently competed in the World Cup in Qatar.

Topo Athletic, the performance athletic footwear brand founded by Tony Post, has been acquired by DSW parent Designer Brands.

Coming off strong second quarter results in North America, bolstered by strong full-price footwear sales and growing momentum in its digital business, Nike is intent on getting to a healthy inventory position in the region by the end of its fiscal year on May 31.

A new performance running style from Reebok, the Floatzig1, is set to launch in October 2023 as part of what the brand is calling “The New Shape of Running.”

Coming off strong second quarter results in North America, bolstered by strong full-price footwear sales and growing momentum in its digital business, Nike is intent on getting to a healthy inventory position in the region by the end of its fiscal year on May 31.

A new performance running style from Reebok, the Floatzig1, is set to launch in October 2023 as part of what the brand is calling “The New Shape of Running.”

Balena, a two-year-old material science company with headquarters in Milan and Tel Aviv, has introduced BioCir, a cinnamon-scented slide made of its proprietary, 100% biodegradable plastic that it hopes will help...

Moccasin meets sneaker in the new Forager from Winnipeg, Manitoba-based brand Manitobah. The $160 men’s style, new for Spring 2023, is lightweight and suitable for indoors, outdoors, trail or city.

Wolverine Worldwide plans to either divest or license its Keds and Wolverine Leather business segments and is reducing its overall headcount as the company looks to reduce complexity, increase long-term shareholder value, and focus on growing the business of key owned brands.

The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) will fete Boston-based New Balance and other individuals during the 2023 American Image Awards Gala on April 25, 2023, at The Plaza Hotel in New York City.

A new men’s collection from the Revitalign brand was introduced last month, featuring the same orthotic technology as the brand’s women’s products. There are three casual styles—the Brewster, Dundee, and Siesta—in the initial men’s assortment.

Adidas has opened its first Adidas Terrex pop-up store in the U.S. with a location in Portland, Oregon’s Pearl District. Terrex is the outdoor label from Adidas, including a range of outdoor and hiking offerings, from apparel to footwear and accessories.

The North Face, Timberland and Vans parent has slashed its fiscal year outlook for the second time in five weeks and named two directors to lead the company on an interim basis following the retirement of Steve Rendle, Chairman, President and CEO of VF Corp.

The running specialty community headed to Austin, TX, last week, with more than 3,200 specialty retailers, brands and industry professionals attending The Running Event for the three-day event that included a day of conference sessions and a two-day trade show with 279 exhibiting companies.