Any run-of-the-mill retailer looking to sell the Swoosh in 2021 can forget about it. Nike is proceeding with its three-pronged approach focused on Digital, Direct-To-Consumer and Differentiated Retail, a strategy that has Wall Street bullish on the company following a second quarter where...

Sportsman’s Warehouse, the 112-door, publicly-traded chain across 12 U.S. Western states, which will become part of the privately-held Great American Outdoors Group (parent of Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s) during the second half of 2021, is known for its focus on...

Adidas, aiming to divest the Reebok business it acquired 15 years ago for $3.8 billion, has at least one suitor group interested in the Vector brand. The Three Stripes has said it will formally announce its plans for Reebok by March 10.

Jim Zwiers, president of Wolverine Worldwide’s International Group, has been named president of the Rockford, MI company’s Global Operations Group. Zwiers, a 23-year WWW veteran, will retain the international group position and responsibilities he has had since 2014.

Andrew Gray, EVP and Chief Commercial Office for Foot Locker, has joined the board of Nashville-based nonprofit Soles4Souls. Elsewhere, the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) recently promoted Thomas Crockett.

Eneslow Shoes and Orthotics, the 112-year old, family-owned specialty retailer has relocated its flagship NYC store uptown to 1319 Third Avenue at 75th Street, next to Citarella. All Eneslow staff, custom workshop and complete shoe and orthotic services are in full operation at the site.

The British footprint in U.S. retail athletic specialty is getting larger. JD Sports Fashion, which paid $558 million for The Finish Line in June 2018, has now purchased the San Jose, CA-based Shoe Palace chain for $325 million cash and a 20 percent stake in JD’s wholly-owned U.S. company...

Designer Brands, waiting for a chief digital officer to come onboard and effects from the COVID-19 pandemic to subside, is currently forecasting “a return to normalized customer behavior or profitability” for the Back-To-School 2021 season. In the meantime, the company’s DSW retail segment will...

After three years of collaboration with sneaker maker APL, Lululemon will take on the footwear category alone next year. The brand’s offerings in the category, which could include run-, training- and yoga-specific styles, will be introduced in the latter half of 2021 with sell-in slated...

Industry organization Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America has added eight new members to its board of directors. The group of footwear execs joining the board will play a role as FDRA assumes control and aims to reinvigorate the Fashion Footwear Association of New York...

Designer Brands, waiting for a chief digital officer to come onboard and effects from the COVID-19 pandemic to subside, is currently forecasting “a return to normalized customer behavior or profitability” for the Back-To-School 2021 season. In the meantime, the company’s DSW retail segment will...

After three years of collaboration with sneaker maker APL, Lululemon will take on the footwear category alone next year. The brand’s offerings in the category, which could include run-, training- and yoga-specific styles, will be introduced in the latter half of 2021 with sell-in slated...

Industry organization Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America has added eight new members to its board of directors. The group of footwear execs joining the board will play a role as FDRA assumes control and aims to reinvigorate the Fashion Footwear Association of New York...

UK-based footwear brand inov-8 has donated £9,600 ($12,981) towards the planting of new trees and the restoration of peat habitats in the battle against climate change. The money was raised through a “Green Friday” sales initiative on its website and a donation was made to the non-profit...

As privately held New Balance prepares to open its “Factory of the Future” in Methuen, MA next summer, the company has publicly disclosed plans to shutter its Boston neighborhood (Brighton) factory on Feb. 5, resulting in 63 layoffs. New Balance disclosed its plans in a regulatory filing with...

Ski brand Spyder is getting into footwear. Authentic Brands Group-owned Spyder has struck a licensing deal with Footwear Unlimited that will enable the outdoor sportswear brand to enter the category with an assortment of outdoor, hike, trail, lifestyle and Aprés ski styes for...

Currently available in 24 U.S. markets and 150 stores, Zumiez Delivery may provide the specialty retailer with an advantage during the holiday season as traditional shipping companies set restrictions due to capacity constraints. The in-house delivery service, staffed by Zumiez employees...

Genesco President and CEO Mimi Vaughn thinks trends among the banner’s fashionable teen set have steady legs and that the “casual trend” offers upside potential for its Journeys business.

UCLA Athletics has entered a six-year agreement with Nike and the Jordan Brand for the brands to be the Bruins’ official athletic footwear, apparel and equipment provider beginning July 1, 2021. The move comes amidst a legal battle between Under Armour and UCLA. In June, UA announced...

FootJoy’s new FJ Stratos spikeless golf shoe leverages Lubrizol’s advanced material science for traction on and off the course. Estane TRX TPU from Lubrizol, a rubber alternative, provides traction on wet and dry surfaces. The material’s flexibility also helps ensure the successful molding of...