Saks is celebrating the launch of the limited-edition Christian Louboutin x Marvel capsule collection of footwear and accessories for men, women and children. As part of the celebration, Saks, which is the exclusive U.S. retailer for the collection, has unveiled a special window installation and a visual pop-up dedicated to the collection at its New York City flagship, now open […]
Atmos, the Tokyo-based sneaker retailer owned by Foot Locker Inc., is exiting North America. The retailer, which has three stores and an e-commerce platform in the U.S., announced today that it has made the strategic decision to focus on Japan and Asia. “The Atmos brand has a unique and authentic identity, character and spirit. Given the strength of […]
When it comes to sneakers, women often have to work harder. Take Abby Albino and Shelby Weaver, who opened Makeway in Toronto in November 2020, a boutique catering to the female sneakerhead. To speak with FN for this story, Albino hopped on the phone at 10 p.m. local time in Jakarta, Indonesia, where she was fulfilling her […]
Time is a precious commodity for Ronnie Fieg these days, thanks to his growing list of obligations. For his cover shoot with FN last month at Kith’s Brooklyn, N.Y., headquarters, the founder, CEO and creative director carved out a two-hour window before he had to head to Madison Square Garden for a meeting as part of his gig with […]
Ralph Lauren Corp. said Wednesday it is expanding in Canada with the launch of a dedicated digital commerce site and the first Ralph Lauren store in the country. The 5,492-square-foot store, which recently opened in Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre, is the first of a planned expansion in Canada, building on Lauren’s existing wholesale and outlet presence in the region. […]
Nordstrom is continuing to invest in its men’s footwear business with the unveiling of an expanded shoe offering at its NYC men’s store. According to the retailer, it has doubled the size of its men’s shoes department on its lower level to provide New York customers with an expanded selection of styles including 15 new-to-Nordstrom NYC brands. Jason […]
Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. will close 11 Moosejaw retail stores as part of an internal realignment. That will leave just three Moosejaw stores in Birmingham, Mich., Salt Lake City, Utah, and Bentonville, Ark. open for business. Seven stores in Michigan, and one each in Olathe, Kan., Chicago, Boulder, Colo. and Kansas City, Mo. will close, according to […]
Xtep International Holdings Limited gave a glimpse into the company’s future at an event in Beijing last month. At the event, the Chinese-based parent company of K-Swiss launched its milestone brand strategy dubbed the “World-class Running Shoes of China Xtep.” According to the company, this strategy marks a “new chapter of innovation” for Xtep as it launches the latest additions to […]
Talk about being on trend. As the viral conversation around the Roman Empire reached a fever pitch — on TikTok, the hashtag has racked up more than a billion views — Italian designer Gianvito Rossi debuted his spring ’24 collection at Milan Fashion Week on Friday. Its starting point? Rome and its rich history. “The last time I was […]
The Black Footwear Forum kicked off in Detroit on Thursday with a ribbon cutting at the Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design (PLC). As part of its unveiling, the new school revealed the Pepsi x Frito Lay Relax and Refresh Lounge, which is dedicated to Kevin Carroll, a Nike veteran turned author and motivational speaker. The […]