Being made in Italy is more important than ever, according to Lineapelle CEO and UNIC general manager Fulvia Bacchi. “‘Made in Italy’ is now an actual brand, made in Italy is something that combines quality and responsibility in production,” she said at the Lineapelle international trade fair, which returned to New York this week, hosting […]
Despite macroeconomic and currency headwinds, Deckers Brands reported another quarter of sales gains thanks to its star running brand Hoka. In the third quarter of 2023, the Goleta, Calif.-based company reported net sales of $1.346 billion, an increase of 13.3% compared to the $1.188 billion seen the same quarter last year. The bump in sales caused a […]
Skechers’ shares were down on Thursday afternoon as the comfort-footwear brand revealed a sales drop in China in the fourth quarter. Just last week, analysts upgraded the footwear stock as inventories level out and sales momentum persists in a newly reopened China, a major region for Skechers. Skechers sales in China dropped 23% in the fourth quarter, […]
Zappos.com has added a new way for customers to make returns – at Whole Foods. Called “Label Free Box Free Returns,” Zappos said in a press release that the service is billed as Amazon’s goal of making buying online and return “as easy and hassle-free as possible.” Amazon is the parent company to both Zappos and Whole Foods. Here’s […]
The running market has always been hyper-competitive, but new retail challengers from the outdoor world are raising the stakes for players in the space. For the past three years, the running category has been the footwear industry’s biggest success story. As gyms closed amid the pandemic, a staggering number of people began lacing up their […]
One of Nordstrom’s top women in power is stepping down. The Seattle-based retailer said today that company veteran and chief merchandising officer Teri Bariquit is retiring. The executive, who has been at Nordstrom for 37 years, will remain in her role until a successor is found. Nordstrom has initiated an internal and external search. “It has […]
Jenny Slate shined in an eye-catching satin dress at the 2023 Golden Globes tonight. While hitting the red carpet at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif., the star posed in a satin green ankle-length dress with a classic silhouette. Her sleek piece from Rodarte had a high neckline with a bold flower appliqué that sat right below […]
A monthly roundup of footwear brands and retailers that are participating in charitable causes. Share your news with us at [email protected]. Jan. 10, 2023: Macy’s customers raised $4.8 million to help fuel life-changing mentoring experiences for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) this holiday season. Throughout the months of November and December, Macy’s customers donated online at […]
Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design has joined forces with another fashion powerhouse to help fund an educational program for underrepresented groups. The D’Wayne Edwards-founded school has partnered with the Capri Holdings Foundation for the Advancement of Diversity in Fashion to launch a new masterclass meant to help historically underrepresented communities forge career pathways in footwear […]
Mule aficionados, take note: Designer Jonathan Anderson’s frog shoe may be the first viral footwear moment of the new year. On Monday, the designer and founder of eponymous label JW Anderson posted a photo of a new mule style made to look like frogs to his personal Instagram account with the simple caption, “Milan @jwanderson @wellipets.” These […]