Tariffs are a growing concern among the footwear industry. Getty Images Crocs is the latest footwear company gearing up for more tariffs this year. On its fourth quarter 2024 earnings call on Thursday, Andrew Rees, chief executive officer of Crocs Inc, told analysts that the company is embedding an additional 10 percent tariff on goods […]
Kurt Geiger’s new 2,916-sq.-ft. store on London’s Oxford Street. HUFTON AND CROW In a surprise move, Steve Madden is snapping up Kurt Geiger for 289 million pounds in cash, or $360 million at current exchange. Kurt Geiger’s private equity parent Cinven was first said to be considering a sale of the company back in 2023. […]
(L-R) Veronica Swanson Beard, Martha Stewart and Veronica Miele Beard attends Veronica Beard’s NYFW Event at People’s on February 6, 2025 in New York City. Getty Images for Veronica Beard Martha Stewart proved her “it girl” status as she appeared at three NYFW events on Thursday in gold leather pants and a pair of her […]
Joey King slipped into a pair of off-white slingback pumps from Miu Miu while posing on the red carpet of the 2025 Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica, Calif. For the event, the “Kissing Booth” actress opted for a pair of the brand’s Satin Sling-back 105mm pumps in the Weiss shade, which are characterized by […]
Chelsea Handler was bandaged up on the Critics Choice Awards red carpet on Friday night. The comic recently announced that she had surgery for a shoulder infection. But that didn’t stop her from showing up to host the show. The star wore a one-shoulder Maticeveski midi dress. The cream-colored creation is named the Rhythm silhouette […]
Demi Moore is having the time of her life. The actress has been promoting her latest film project “The Substance” for almost a year attending events like Cannes Film FEstival as well as screenings before starting in earnest on the awards circuit. She and stylist Brad Goreski have seemingly enjoyed knocking look after look out […]
A first look at the New Balance 2000 Abzorb sneaker. @soaressssssssssssssss In recent years, the lion’s share of New Balance’s trendiest sneakers have been culled from its retro catalogue — models like the 2002, 1906 and the ever-evolving 990 line have shouldered hype for the brand. There are exceptions, though, such as the chunky 9060 […]
Retailer buyers at Micam Milano. Courtesy of Micam The trade show experience has never been more important. Amid the recent ups and downs of the consumer market, in-person buying events offer retailers opportunities for brand discovery, education about best practices and trend forecasts — not to mention the chance to network and socialize with friends […]
Hoka’s Mach X 2 Courtesy of Hoka Despite continuing to beat earnings estimates in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, Deckers Brands has hit a bump in the road on Wall Street. Shares of the Hoka and Ugg parent company ended the trading day on Friday down over 20 percent. The dip in stock has […]
The cost of cowboy boots could be increasing at Boot Barn. Durango Boot Barn is continuing to see success as a western boot destination retailer in its most recent quarter. According to interim chief executive officer John Hazen, the Irvine, Calif.-based footwear company’s Q3 sales were led by the combined ladies’ western boots and apparel […]