Global economic stress, workforce shortages, lingering inflation, supply chain hiccups and demands for greater omnichannel capabilities continue to challenge retailers and brands while also impacting consumer behavior. Today’s consumers are price-point wary and want more bang for their buck. They’re savvy shoppers who expect their favorite brands to deliver exceptional shopping experiences online and in-stores. […]
Bill Jordan, the president of Designer Brands Inc. and Camuto LLC, is stepping down from both positions at the footwear company, effective Dec. 1. The DSW parent company made the announcement on Monday via an 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The footwear industry veteran was named president of Designer Brands in June 2021 and previously served as the […]
After a decade of footwear collaborations with New Balance, Vans and Converse, menswear designer Todd Snyder will launch his first mainline sneaker next month. Named the Tuscan Court Shoe, Snyder said the limited-edition classic court style combines his love for old-school basketball and tennis shoes with luxe Italian craftsmanship more commonly found on a bespoke dress shoe. In a statement […]
Skechers is accusing Laforst Shoes Inc. of copying its popular slip-in shoe designs. The comfort footwear company late last week filed a lawsuit in the central district of California accusing Laforst of infringing on five patent’s related to Skechers’ “Slip-in,” or hands-free, sneakers. According to the complaint, Skechers’ unique heel design, which wraps around a wearer’s heel, gives […]
Laura Ann Carleton, the owner of Magpi boutique and a fashion and footwear industry veteran, was killed on Friday evening after a suspect allegedly made several disparaging remarks about a rainbow Pride flag outside her Cedar Glen, Calif. store and shot her, according to local sheriff’s officials. Carleton, known as Lauri, was 66. According to a statement […]
Happy Socks has named a new top dog as refreshes its brand image. The Swedish accessories company on Monday announced the appointment of Alexander Meyer as its new CEO. He joins from Canadian retailer The Bay, where he served as chief customer officer. He also previously served as chief marketing officer of The Iconic, an e-commerce site based […]
Global economic stress, workforce shortages, lingering inflation, supply chain hiccups and demands for greater omnichannel capabilities continue to challenge retailers and brands while also impacting consumer behavior. Today’s consumers are price-point wary and want more bang for their buck. They’re savvy shoppers who expect their favorite brands to deliver exceptional shopping experiences online and in-stores. […]
Analysts are taking a cautious view on Foot Locker ahead of the retailer’s earnings report next week. In notes to investors this week, analysts warned that soft Nike sales, a weakened consumer base and a general lack of compelling product (including the absence of Yeezy sneakers) will likely play a role in challenging results for the footwear retailer in Q2. […]
The footwear and fashion industry has been marshaling its resources to aid the local communities in Maui, Hawaii, after the island was devastated by wildfires last week. As of Aug. 15, officials were reporting that the death toll from the fires stood at 106, making it the worst natural disaster in the state’s history and the country’s […]
The energy level was high this past weekend, as footwear retailers and brand execs from across the globe gathered for the August edition of The Atlanta Shoe Market. The trade show hosted the biggest event in its more than 80-year history, with over 1,500 brands and a record turnout. Executive director Laura Conwell-O’Brien told FN that attendance among […]