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Reports from Cirql, a subsidiary of OrthoLite, says its sustainable materials for footwear delivers…
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Circana said U.S. footwear market sales held steady in 2025 at $90 billion from year-ago levels.
Fashion Veteran Kristen Sosa Joins Caleres to Oversee New York Brands
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The first Adidas U.S.-only soccer-focused store opened at the American Dream Mall, featuring performance…
Jason Short Joins Orva to Grow Footwear Portfolio
Jason Short joins Orva as senior vice president, general merchandising manager, focusing on expanding the…
Hoka and Ugg’s Stellar Q3 Sends Deckers Stock Soaring, Quiets Wall Street Naysayers
Deckers CEO Stefano Caroti noted runway growth for the Ugg and Hoka brands, leaving Wall Street analysts…
Is Birkenstock Becoming a Wall Street Darling?
Birkenstock's Investor Day presentations gave Wall Street analysts high hopes for long runway growth ahead.
Allbirds to Close Remaining Full-price U.S. Stores
Allbirds to close all U.S. full-price store closures to be more profitable; it will keep open two U.S. outlet…
BTIG Analyst Sees Path for Nike Comeback in Greater China Market
BTIG's Robert Drbul said "Nike needs to create greater brand distinction, which is the path to a recovery in…
Switchback Names Former Outdoor Retailer Head Sean Smith as its New Event Director
As Switchback's new event director, Sean Smith will be responsible for building on parent firm Diversified…
Havaianas Owner Alpargatas’ Back-to-Basics Strategy is Working
Havaianas owner Alpargatas' focus on a simpler portfolio has restored profitability, helped by record profits…
Men’s Footwear Growth Could Help Ugg Score Another Record Quarter + More Predictions Ahead of Deckers Q3 Earnings
The parent to the Hoka and Ugg brands is set to post third quarter earnings results on Thursday.
Nike and Under Armour’s Potential Ransomware Attacks: What to Know
The alleged ransomware breach at Nike is reportedly attached to a countdown clock expiring 6 p.m. Saturday…