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Brooks Races to Best First Quarter in Brand History
Brooks Running said market data indicates it has No. 1 market share in performance running footwear at U.S…
Vietnam, the Go-to Sneaker Production Hub, Faces IP Scrutiny
The Priority Watch List, which identifies egregious IP-related practices, includes Chile, China, India…
At Crocs, International Sales Will Rule 2026
Revenue in 2026 will be slightly more from international operations than North America, while Crocs may see…
Crocs Shares Fall on Soft Second Quarter Outlook
The clog maker Crocs posted better than expected first quarter results, and raised full year guidance.
George Boedecker Pens Book on Life Lessons Learned From Co-founding Crocs
Co-founder George Boedecker's book on lessons learned from Crocs will be published by HarperCollins…
Why Adidas Is Sprinting Ahead
Despite some investor concern leading into the company's quarterly earnings, shares rose more than 8 percent…
These Three Shoe Brands Raked in Almost $100 Million on TikTok Shop During the Last 12 Months
Crocs, Hey Dude and QVC had a combined $99 million in revenue from April 2025 to March 2026.
LK Bennett, Russell & Bromley Doors Close Amid Bankruptcy Proceedings
LK Bennett's unsecured creditors chalk up 34 million pounds in losses.
UBS Predicts 40,000 More Stores Could Close in the Next Five Years. Why Footwear Retailers Could Buck the Trend
Core Dick's Sporting and Academy Sports + Outdoors are Tops in Sporting Goods, while DTC focus and pricing…
Adidas’ Historic London Marathon Win Gives Shares a Boost
Three London Marathon winners each wore the new Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 shoe to victory.
These Three Sneaker Brands Are Gaining Visibility on Social Media
Mizuno, On and Onitsuka Tiger are sneaker brands gaining trust and authority through social visibility, says…
Is Nike’s Next Focus an Expanded Presence in Team Sports?
Professional team sponsorships in soccer and lacrosse will help Nike expand and build out its presence in…
Allbirds’ Dismal Preliminary Q1 Results Show Why Stakeholders Ditched the Shoe Business
The company tried to sell sustainable shoes, but couldn't stop losing money. So the publicly-held firm is…
Despite Bankruptcy, QVC Footwear Is the Fastest-growing U.S. TikTok Shop
QVC, barefoot shoe brand Hobibear, Hey Dude, Crocs and Athlefit wedge sneakers and booties are the top 5…
Clarks Is Back in the Black, Eyes New Store Openings
Clarks, the U.K.-based shoe company, said it returned to profitability in 2025 for the first time in two…