When it comes to accessories, Chanel knows how to do novelty. From sports gear like tennis rackets, skis and surf boards to quirky takes on the brand’s sought-after handbags (former creative director Karl Lagerfeld once used the famed Chanel No. 5 perfume bottle as the inspiration for a whole series), the French luxury brand knows […]
While the fashion capital has been back to business for a few seasons post pandemic, Paris Fashion Week’s spring ’23 season looks to be one of the busiest, with big brands continuing the tradition of celeb-packed spectacles and smaller brands jumping in to reconnect with the industry IRL. Big shows from the likes of Saint […]
Nearly one-third of U.S. consumers are planning to spend less this holiday season due to inflationary concerns, according to a recent survey from consulting firm Gartner. In fact, 28% of consumers said they will be cutting spending as a result of brands raising prices due to inflation, Gartner reported. The firm said it surveyed 306 consumers in […]
Oct. 7, 2022: Converse has tapped more than 20 different creatives from around the world for a new film series. Called “Create Now. Create Next,” the new campaign features the talents of musician and actor Vince Staples, DJ and producer Honey Dijon, Canadian basketball player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, hardcore punk band Turnstile, and British hip hop duo A1 x […]
Walmart is making more investments to bolster its supply chain. The big box retailer on Thursday announced its acquisition of Alert Innovation, a robotics company that will help the company automate its order fulfillment process. Walmart will use this technology across its 4,700 stores to help fulfill orders more quickly. Walmart had previously utilized Alert […]
Harry Adler, the founder of S&A Shoes, Adler Shoes and The Walking Company, died on Sept. 27, 2022, in Orange County, Calif. He was 89. A gifted businessman with an insatiable work ethic and rugged determination, Adler was responsible for the success of multiple footwear enterprises. He got his start in the industry when he […]
Kanye West has once again responded to the comments made by Denim Tears founder and Supreme creative director Tremaine Emory on Instagram. Not far removed from his polarizing Yeezy SZN 9 runway show at the conclusion of Paris Fashion Week, the rapper-turned-designer continued his Instagram onslaught today, this time addressing the post that Emory shared on Tuesday criticizing […]
With over 27 million treatments every year across 6,500 stores, the company is now expanding into the U.S. and aims to “create a new niche category for the ambitious shoe retailer to better serve the consumer sustainably through our globally patented technology,” said Oliver Hede, North American manager of IMBOX Protection. The footwear treatment itself […]
FN keeps track of all of our earnings coverage for retailers and footwear companies here. Sept. 29, 2022: Nike, Inc. (NKE) Earnings: Net income was $1.5 billion in the first quarter of 2023, down 22%. Diluted earnings per share was $0.93, decreasing 20%. Sales: Revenues increased 4% in Q1 to $12.7 billion compared to the prior year and were up […]
It has been four years since Gherardo Felloni took the helm as creative director of Roger Vivier, ushering in a new era for the luxury heritage footwear brand that has centered on “Hotel Vivier,” an immersive (and traveling) installation designed to highlight the statement-making shoes and handbags of each season, with over-the-top tableaux that has […]