Crocs is hitting another footwear brand with a lawsuit accusing it of copying its designs, according to a lawsuit filed this week. In a complaint filed in a California District Court on June 15, Crocs accuses Daiso, a popular Japanese dollar store with locations throughout the U.S., of producing and sell knock-off versions of its […]
Reebok has confirmed a collaboration with Universal Brand Development inspired by “Jurassic World: Dominion” is on the way. The heritage athletic company revealed yesterday that a collaboration was on the way, however it did not reveal what it would consist of. Reebok said via email that product details will be parsed ahead of its launch […]
Olympian Allyson Felix and her brother and business partner Wes Felix announced today that their Saysh footwear brand closed a Series A fundraising round that brought in $8 million. And the duo are quickly putting those funds to work to take the business to the next level, including growing its roster of retail partners — and its […]
Pitti Uomo will return live and in-person again this June, as the Italian trade show looks to reclaim its pre-pandemic status as one of the best men’s trade events in the world. Slated to run from June 14-17 at Florence’s historic Fortezza da Basso, the trade fair is returning to a solo show format this […]
Fleet Feet has agreed to acquire running retailer Marathon Sports. The speciality run retailer announced the acquisition today, which also includes a pair of Marathon banners — SoundRunner and Runner’s Alley — and the Marathon e-commerce business. Fleet Feet said the transaction is expected to close this July, which coincides with the retirement of Colin and Penny […]
Pitti Immagine Uomo once again returned for in-person shows and events in Florence, Italy from June 14-17. Alongside its reputation for showcasing the best in artisanal, luxury menswear, the trade show has also become known for its street style, with attendees bringing their best looks — and a whole lot of “sprezzatura” to the cafes […]
Copenhagen-based fashion brand Soulland unveiled its spring/summer 2023 “Vol. 01” collection on Wednesday night at the rooftop auditorium of the Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino in Florence. For this season, Soulland has taken a new approach to the categorizing of menswear and womenswear. For the first time since the brand introduced womenswear, the two lines […]
Neiman Marcus Group (NMG), which owns Bergdorf Goodman, reported on Tuesday that it saw comparable sales growth of over 30% compared to this period last year, surpassing pre-COVID benchmarks. NMG’s CEO Geoffroy van Raemdonck said that the company’s “Revolutionizing Luxury Experiences” growth strategy is already seeing strong results. The retailer saw comparable GMV growth, or […]
June 14, 2022: A-Cold-Wall* has teamed up with Converse for a limited-edition take on a new silhouette for the brand, the Sponge Crater, a mule made of a few components. The look is the brand’s first full-body structure made using comfort-focused Crater foam, as well as flat-knit uppers for breathability. Also, it features spandex collars, pull […]
FN rounds up all the store openings, closings and redesigns happening this month, from throughout the footwear industry. Send your retail news to [email protected]. June 15, 2022: Forever 21 is opening a new store in China later this month, marking the retailer’s third attempt to break into the market there. According to Reuters, the fast-fashion retailer plans […]