Caleres has promoted Natelle Baddeley to become the footwear company’s first chief design and product officer. She will report to Caleres president and CEO Jay Schmidt. In this new role, the company said in a statement that Baddeley will now have creative oversight for the majority of the Caleres brand portfolio, including Naturalizer, Vionic, Dr. Scholl’s, Veronica Beard, […]
Smack dab in the age of comebacks, Ralph Lauren’s return to New York Fashion Week arrived right on time. After a four-year, pandemic-era hiatus that also included a stint in Los Angeles last season, the designer made his return to NYFW in his usual grand fashion, but with a few more intimate details. It wasn’t the extravaganza that was his […]
Nike just secured a victory in a years-long legal battle against a sneaker customizing business. A U.S. District Judge on Wednesday entered a consent judgement and permanent injunction related to the matter between Nike and Customs By Ilene, Inc., the popular sneaker customizing business also known as Drip Creationz. According to the agreement filed this week, Drip Creationz […]
This is the new Rihanna era. The superstar, who covers FN’s September issue, is now ready to make a big return to footwear — and to Puma. After striking gold once with the Creeper, the pair is looking to do it again, this time with a fresh take on the classic Puma Avanti. FN got an exclusive first look […]
In what could be among the industry’s most unorthodox pairings, Under Armour is bringing John Varvatos on board as its chief design officer, effective Sept. 11. The award-winning designer has been consulting for the sports brand since the spring and will now officially come on board to oversee the design direction across the company’s entire portfolio of apparel, footwear and accessories […]
Today’s retail environment is ever changing, but the most savvy brick-and-mortar store owners have been able to prosper by offering a unique shopping experience, enhanced by a strong merchandise assortment and next-level customer service. These independent U.S. women’s boutiques continue to set the standard for brick-and-mortar success, with elevated aesthetics, a keen eye for trends […]
After seeing some improvement in its Journeys business in the second quarter, Genesco president, CEO and chair Mimi Vaughn discussed plans for the teen retailer’s future on the company’s Thursday earnings call. According to Vaughn, the Journeys consumer “remains squeezed” by inflation, opting to conserve spending, making judicious choices on what to buy and primarily shopping when there’s a need or […]
Wolverine Worldwide is continuing to transform its brand portfolio with two more divestitures. According to the Rockford, Mich.-based footwear company, said late on Thursday that it has sold the intellectual property of its Hush Puppies brand in China, Hong Kong, and Macau. What’s more, the company also disclosed that it has completed the sale of its U.S. Wolverine […]
Furthering turnaround efforts, JCPenney plans to pump more than $1 billion into its business by fiscal year 2025 to improve stores, the website, customer experiences and operational efficiencies. On Thursday, the company said the investment is self-funded through its own operations and that it builds on “significant progress” last year with the launch of JCPenney Beauty, product collaborations, […]
After seeing some improvement in its Journeys business in the second quarter, Genesco president, CEO and chair Mimi Vaughn discussed plans for the teen retailer’s future on the company’s Thursday earnings call. According to Vaughn, the Journeys consumer “remains squeezed” by inflation, opting to conserve spending, making judicious choices on what to buy and primarily shopping when there’s a need or […]