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‘We Have a Long Way to Go’: DEI Experts Take the FN CEO Summit Stage to Offer Sage Advice on How to Ignite Real Change

All four executives spent time at Nike during their careers —  and each of them has had a unique…

‘We Have a Long Way to Go’: DEI Experts Take the FN CEO Summit Stage to Offer Sage Advice on How to Ignite Real Change

Jarvis Sam, founder and CEO of Rainbow Disruption, moderated an engaging panel with top DEI experts.

These Nordstrom Stylists Sell Millions of Dollars of Shoes Each Year: They Revealed Their Secrets to Success at the FN CEO Summit

Digital selling has helped the sellers take their businesses to the next level.

June Ambrose Opens Up About Being a Disrupter, Authentic Intelligence & Hip-Hop’s Dominance at FN CEO Summit

"Life is a sport, and I like to play to win," said Ambrose.

Nicholas Kirkwood Is Building a Shoe Factory in the U.K. as He Plots a Path to True Circularity

The footwear designer is exploring more sustainable ways to manufacture footwear.

Exclusive: Nicholas Kirkwood Is Building a Shoe Factory in the UK as He Plots a Path to True Circularity

The designer, who shelved his namesake brand in February, is revitalizing an old structure in Margate, a…

FN CEO Summit 2023: New Speakers Revealed for Major Miami Event

Speakers include Nordstrom's Pete Nordstrom, Under Armour's Kevin Plank and Tommy Hilfiger.

Post Sneaker Boom and Party Shoe Craze, These Trends Will Rule Luxury Shoe Floors This Fall, According to Top Buyers

Buyers from Saks, Neiman Marcus, Kurt Geiger, and Browns reveals the European Collections trends that caught…

Post-sneaker Boom and Party-shoe Craze, Buyers Highlight the Footwear Trends for Fall

According to retailers, new trends will take hold after the sneaker and party-heel crazes.

Christian Louboutin’s Iconic Red Sole Is 30 Years Old & The Designer Staged a Paris Fashion Week Dance Show to Celebrate

The opulent Opéra Comique was a fitting presentation space.

‘She’s Back’: Rihanna and Fenty Are Returning to Puma

Puma CEO Arne Freundt revealed the news today in a two-word press release.

International Buyers Return to Micam in Full Force as Optimistic Mood Prevails

Buyers and vendors appreciated the event's four-day format to do business — and engaged in Micam's…

Nicholas Kirkwood Says He’s Closing Namesake Brand, Hints at What’s Next on New Path

The designer launched the venture in 2005.

Mark Tucker, Footwear Veteran Who Blazed Trails in China, Dies at 76

The footwear veteran was one of the first executives to open factories in China.

A Boisterous Nelly Starts Friendly Competition With Idris Elba, Reunites With Fergie at FNAAs 2022

The musician brought the party to the 2022 FNAAs.