A little bit of this, and a little bit of that. Standout new comfort styles for 2023 add a dash of a few different trends to give consumers what they want.
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Tell them what you want. Consumers are raising their voices about what is fit for their feet. Whether for work or outdoor activities, the boots in our closet circa 2019 just aren’t cutting it any longer.
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After two years where business developments were dominated by impacts from a global pandemic — everything from supply chain costs to hiring and product availability — the world is faced with embracing the Year of the Rabbit with plenty of challenges.
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I've been thinking about the events of this past year, which included my retirement from the retail shoe business (40 years) as well as my board service to the NSRA trade association (29 years).
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The outlook for the year ahead is an optimistic one for many leading independent retailers. The past 12 months have been filled with plenty of challenges, but there are many bright spots to find as well...
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If you’re looking for a store that has plenty to offer, Dardano’s Shoes has you covered in more ways than one with its new location in Broomfield, CO.
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Comfort and durability are the top traits consumers look for in their boots. And boots are in-style year-round for many consumers. Those are just two of the takeaways from our latest consumer survey which focused on, you guessed it… boots!
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mōshn® is the most comfortable shoe for people on the move. Found in a variety of stylish uppers, mōshn® features Dynamic Motion Technology™, a new technology that works holistically with your foot to stabilize your heel and naturally move you forward.
Read More...Comfort and durability are the top traits consumers look for in their boots. And boots are in-style year-round for many consumers. Those are just two of the takeaways from our latest consumer survey which focused on, you guessed it… boots!
Read MoreSuccess is generational at Beck’s Shoes. Founded in 1919, Beck’s Shoes is run today by cousins Adam Beck and Julia Beck-Gomez, the fifth generation to helm the business. Headquartered in Campbell, CA, Beck’s Shoes is the top scoring store on the 2022 Gold Medal Service Award list.
Read MoreGold Medal Service Award winning stores share some of their top customer service tips.
Read MoreYour store’s ability to provide a high level of customer service will set your store apart from all your competitors. I’ve believed it for decades, practiced it, trained my staff and encouraged other retailers to “up their game” and improve what goes on when customers come shopping.
Read MorePlanning for the future of outdoor footwear in 2023 means considering climate, sustainability and crossover appeal.
Read MoreThe newest performance running shoes are packed with innovation. Led by perfectly cushioned and tuned road shoes and nimble, versatile trail running styles, here’s a peek at what’s new and what’s next.
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The Swoosh, perhaps irked by the recent success of smaller rivals in Hoka One One, Asics and On in the road running space, is vowing to put a renewed focus on the running category over the next 6 to 18 months.
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Foot Locker’s annual investor day this week, presided over by its new President and CEO Mary Dillon for the first time, was a split decision.
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After completing its first full year as a public company in 2022, the Swiss company On is aiming to achieve currency-neutral sales growth of 42 percent in FY23 to the equivalent of $1.83 billion. The key areas of focus in On’s 14th year will be running, tennis and younger consumers.
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Last week, DSW parent company Designer Brands detailed its outlook for the current fiscal year by suggesting a consumer purchasing pullback that commenced last October will continue through H1 followed by a “soft landing” in the back-to-school quarter.
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Mark Wachter, who founded the San Francisco-based specialty store On The Run, died on March 11. Born in 1954, he immigrated to the United States from Poland as a child with his sister and parents.
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Caleres-owned retail chain Famous Footwear, which generated 22 percent sales growth in FY22 to more than $1.32 billion despite closing 21 stores year-over-year, is sharpening its focus on reaching Millennial consumers.
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Bjorn Gulden, who crossed his German town from Puma SE headquarters to become CEO of Adidas on Jan. 1, isn’t afraid to offer an honest assessment of the challenges that he and his new brand face in 2023.
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Shoe Show Inc., which operates approximately 1,100 footwear stores in 47 states, has acquired outdoor specialty retailer Half-Moon Outfitters. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Dick’s Sporting Goods, the 75-year-old, full-line chain, which calls footwear, athletic apparel and team sports its priority categories, is making the ‘House of Sport’ experiential format its primary square footage growth driver going forward.
Montana-based outdoor footwear brand Oboz has joined the B Corp community, reinforcing its commitment to social and environmental responsibility.
The 1,133-door chain Hibbett Sports more than doubled its profits to $38.4 million from $17.7 million in the final period ended Dec. 31 as same store sales rose 14 percent and e-commerce revenues jumped 21 percent year-over-year. Sales were up 20 percent to $458.3 million from $383.3 million.
Salomon has introduced the INDEX.02, a new recyclable running shoe that builds upon its INDEX.01 model introduced two years ago.
Despite achieving record sales and operating profits in FY22, The Cat continues to deal with a myriad of issues, including geopolitical, macroeconomic, and global business uncertainty.
After a challenging 2022 that included staff cuts, the divestiture of its Keds business and various challenges to its sourcing, logistics, and warehousing operations, Wolverine Worldwide is looking for improving cash flow and profit performance to improve sequentially throughout 2023.
There’s more room for growth in the outdoors for Dick’s Sporting Goods. Last week, Dick’s announced it has agreed to acquire outdoor retailer Moosejaw from Walmart.
This week, Keen launched a new walking shoe called the WK400. The $165 style is designed with patent-pending KEEN.CURVE technology.
Veja has launched its first hiking shoe, the Fitz Roy. Designed to be a durable, technical hiking shoe, the Fitz Roy has a wide sole with multi-directional lugs.
Foot Locker’s annual investor day this week, presided over by its new President and CEO Mary Dillon for the first time, was a split decision.
Read MoreAfter completing its first full year as a public company in 2022, the Swiss company On is aiming to achieve currency-neutral sales growth of 42 percent in FY23 to the equivalent of $1.83 billion. The key areas of focus in On’s 14th year will be running, tennis and younger consumers.
Read MoreLast week, DSW parent company Designer Brands detailed its outlook for the current fiscal year by suggesting a consumer purchasing pullback that commenced last October will continue through H1 followed by a “soft landing” in the back-to-school quarter.
Read MoreMark Wachter, who founded the San Francisco-based specialty store On The Run, died on March 11. Born in 1954, he immigrated to the United States from Poland as a child with his sister and parents.
Read MoreCaleres-owned retail chain Famous Footwear, which generated 22 percent sales growth in FY22 to more than $1.32 billion despite closing 21 stores year-over-year, is sharpening its focus on reaching Millennial consumers.
Read MoreBjorn Gulden, who crossed his German town from Puma SE headquarters to become CEO of Adidas on Jan. 1, isn’t afraid to offer an honest assessment of the challenges that he and his new brand face in 2023.
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Brooks’ annual sales rose by 6 percent in 2022 to an implied $1.166 billion despite persistent supply chain obstacles within the running industry. In the U.S., the brand had the highest rating and ranking in the Running Dealer Report from the Running Industry Association.
The NPD Group is forecasting annual U.S. footwear sales growth of 1 percent through 2025, with unit sales beginning to improve in 2024, as the pressure from average price increases eases in the footwear market.
Recovery brand Kane Footwear has its first major retail partnership — Kane is now available in 12 select Nordstrom stores and Nordstrom.com, having expanded to six additional brick and mortar stores last week.
Under Armour, which will welcome new CEO Stephanie Linnartz on Feb. 27, is working to evolve its marketing and omnichannel strategies to better connect with 16- to 20-year-olds, many of whom are varsity athletes.
The parent of the DSW chain continues to expand its own brands’ portfolio of casual and athleisure brands that already includes Topo Athletic and Le Tigre.
North American operating income for Asics declined to ¥26 million, or about $196,000, in 2022 due to higher costs associated with the region’s e-commerce sales.
Preliminary unaudited 2022 results for Adidas show a 66 percent decline in annual operating profit to €669 million, or an estimated $715.3 million, pushing the operating margin down to 3.0 percent from 9.4 percent in 2021.
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Tread Labs, the insole brand established by Chaco founder Mark Paigen, has launched its debut collection of lifestyle sandals for men and women.
Adidas is launching a new label called adidas Sportswear which will be positioned as a complement to the brand’s Performance and Originals labels. The new adidas Sportswear products feature performance technology, but are designed for “the sport of life,” according to the brand.
Fourth quarter sales in the Americas for Skechers rose 22 percent year-over-year to $925.6 million, fueled by double-digit growth across all channels and improved inventory availability.
Foot Locker’s annual investor day this week, presided over by its new President and CEO Mary Dillon for the first time, was a split decision.
Read MoreAfter completing its first full year as a public company in 2022, the Swiss company On is aiming to achieve currency-neutral sales growth of 42 percent in FY23 to the equivalent of $1.83 billion. The key areas of focus in On’s 14th year will be running, tennis and younger consumers.
Read MoreLast week, DSW parent company Designer Brands detailed its outlook for the current fiscal year by suggesting a consumer purchasing pullback that commenced last October will continue through H1 followed by a “soft landing” in the back-to-school quarter.
Read MoreMark Wachter, who founded the San Francisco-based specialty store On The Run, died on March 11. Born in 1954, he immigrated to the United States from Poland as a child with his sister and parents.
Read MoreCaleres-owned retail chain Famous Footwear, which generated 22 percent sales growth in FY22 to more than $1.32 billion despite closing 21 stores year-over-year, is sharpening its focus on reaching Millennial consumers.
Read MoreBjorn Gulden, who crossed his German town from Puma SE headquarters to become CEO of Adidas on Jan. 1, isn’t afraid to offer an honest assessment of the challenges that he and his new brand face in 2023.
Read MoreCaleres-owned retail chain Famous Footwear, which generated 22 percent sales growth in FY22 to more than $1.32 billion despite closing 21 stores year-over-year, is sharpening its focus on reaching Millennial consumers.
Read MoreBjorn Gulden, who crossed his German town from Puma SE headquarters to become CEO of Adidas on Jan. 1, isn’t afraid to offer an honest assessment of the challenges that he and his new brand face in 2023.
Read MoreSan Francisco-based brand Allbirds plans to slow the pace of its store openings and continue expanding its wholesale business. Other measures being undertaken as part of a transformation plan include shifting all footwear production to Vietnam by year’s end.
Read MoreOrthoLite announced this week that it is partnering with Novamont in the creation of OrthoLite Cirql, the world’s first circular foam material solution for footwear. OrthoLite Cirql was first unveiled to the industry last year — initial production is slated for the back half of 2023.
Read MoreJames M. (Jim) Chick, a legend in the world of sporting goods retail, died last week at the age of 76. Chick was president & CEO of Chick’s Sporting Goods, headquartered in Covina, CA, for nearly 40 years.
Read MoreShoe Show Inc., which operates approximately 1,100 footwear stores in 47 states, has acquired outdoor specialty retailer Half-Moon Outfitters. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Read MoreDick’s Sporting Goods, the 75-year-old, full-line chain, which calls footwear, athletic apparel and team sports its priority categories, is making the ‘House of Sport’ experiential format its primary square footage growth driver going forward.
Read MoreMontana-based outdoor footwear brand Oboz has joined the B Corp community, reinforcing its commitment to social and environmental responsibility.
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