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Birkenstock CEO Oliver Reichert Says He’s Confident of the Future
Despite inflation and tariffs, Reichert said brand health and momentum is "very strong" at 90 percent…
Outdoor Retailer, Backcountry to Partner at OR Show This August
The partnership will showcase Backcountry's incubator platform, Backcountry Garage, at the Outdoor Retailer…
Shoe Manufacturer Yue Yuen Says Footwear Shipments Fell Over 8 Percent in Q1
The Taiwanese athletic/outdoor and casual shoe manufacturer also said revenue in the quarter was down 2.2…
Birkenstock Shares Slip in Pre-market Trading After Second Quarter Miss
Birkenstock missed second quarter revenue estimates due to impact from Middle East war and muted consumer…
On Holding’s LightSpray Shoe is in Demand
On Holding's Casper Coppetti talks demand for the LightSpray Cloudmonster Hyper shoe and the new Surreal…
Former Puma Exec Arne Freundt Named Bogner CEO
Arne Freundt will help shape the future strategic direction of Bogner.
Hey Dude Hits Austin With Country-themed ‘Icon’ Store, the Brand’s First Full-price Location
The brand's new store is in the heart of Austin in a community that brand president Rupert Campbell describes…
Steven Madden’s Top Three Brands Are Delivering, But Private Label Softness Impacts Wholesale
Steven Madden Ltd. sees positive trends at its Steve Madden, Kurt Geiger and Dolce Vita brands, but private…
Steve Madden’s First Quarter Bests Wall Street Estimates, But Wholesale Footwear Sales Slow
Solid first quarter results resulted in raised revenue guidance for fiscal 2026.
Vivobarefoot’s Pushing Into 3D Printing
Vivobarefoot is rolling out its Vivobiome vision for cutting edge, scan-to-print footwear using 3D printing.
REI Closed Out 2025 With Two Profitable Quarters to Narrow Loss for the Year
REI said net sales for 2025 were $3.54 billion, up slightly from 2024 levels.
Analyst: Wholesale Challenges at On Cause Concern
Analyst Randal Konik has concerns about sneaker brand On, as "relatively new styles" already on sale at an…
Rack Room Taps Former Famous Footwear Exec Mike Edwards as CEO
The executive was most recently president of Famous Footwear, and succeeds long-time Rack Room president and…
Rack Room CEO Mark Lardie Retires
The executive has been at the helm of the retailer since 2012.
Outdoor Retailer Has New Group Show Director
Matthew Mathiasen succeeds Sean Smith, who left Outdoor Retailer in January.