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U.S. Corporate Bankruptcies Rise in March
The 10 largest U.S. corporate bankruptcies to date in 2026 include two fashion companies, Eddie Bauer LLC and…
Shoe Stocks Rise as Middle East Ceasefire Triggers Relief Rally
Investors hope the temporary truce in the U.S.-Israel war with Iran will lead to a permanent resolution…
Academy Sports’ Matt McCabe Talks World Cup Opportunity, Elevated Brand Mix and More
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Nike has 30 days to file an appeal of a judge's ruling that voided a jury verdict and fine in connection with…
Athletic Footwear Sales Are Outperforming Broader Sporting Goods Market
Athletic footwear wholesale sales rose 7.4 percent to $24.1 million in 2025, representing the single largest…
Golf’s ‘Golden Age’ Drives Big Gains for Shoe Brands and Retailers
New players entering the sport from women golfers to juniors and Baby Boomers are spurring an increase in…
Allbirds’ Struggles Left It With Few Buyer Options
With slowing sales and no path forward, Allbirds was left with just IP assets that became fodder for brand…
How Allbirds’ Valuation Went From $4.1 Billion to $39 Million
Once Wall Street's sneaker darling, Allbirds lost its way through a series of missteps, including an…
Sources Say Dick’s Sporting Goods Has Kicked Off Layoffs at Foot Locker
The Foot Locker layoffs began on Monday, with some asked to relocate and workers told to return to office in…
Sources: Dick’s Sporting Goods Has Kicked Off Layoffs at Foot Locker
The Foot Locker layoffs began on Monday, with some asked to relocate and workers told to return to office in…
China Remains the Dominant U.S. Shoe Supplier, But the Gap Is Narrowing
Per data from the U.S. International Trade Commission, China remains the dominant shoe supplier to the U.S…
China Remains the Dominant U.S. Shoe Supplier, But the Gap With Other Countries Is Narrowing
Per data from the U.S. International Trade Commission, China remains the dominant shoe supplier to the U.S…
DSW Is Expanding Beauty, Wellness + More Growing Categories
DBI's CEO Douglas Howe said DSW will see expansion in adjacencies to footwear.