Kurt Geiger has launched the “Kindness Foundation,” a new charity dedicated to giving young people the resources needed to enter creative industries. Unveiled today at an event at The Conduit in London, the British footwear and accessories company said in a statement that the charity’s primary aim is to make creative roles more accessible for […]
Rupert Campbell is only a few months on the job as Adidas’ North American president. But he already has big ideas about how to incubate a strong culture at the organization. “I want everybody to feel invested in this brand,” Campbell said. This includes the top North American executive himself, who takes time every month […]
FN rounds up all the store openings, closings and redesigns happening this month, from throughout the footwear industry. Send your retail news to [email protected]. Sept. 1, 2022: Pangaia has opened the brand’s first physical experience in Los Angeles at The Grove. The launch of this pop-up aligns with a huge milestone for the company as Pangaia […]
For over two decades, Zappos has been a go-to online destination for shoppers to find fashion sandals, boots and sneakers. But in the past few years it has been quietly cultivating a different customer set through its Zappos at Work (ZAW) program. Launched in 2018, ZAW is a business-to-business platform that partners with major corporations […]
The U.S. economy added 315,000 jobs in August, just below estimates of 318,000. This number represents a dip from July, which saw 526,000 jobs added, according to a newly revised figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday The unemployment rate rose to 3.7% from last month’s 3.5%. Notable job gains were present across professional and business […]
While the 2022 US Open could be the last time Serena Williams hits the court in a Grand Slam, her impact on the sport is far from over. Throughout her more than 30-year career, Williams has used her platform to break barriers for female athletes. And with help from Nike, that’s only going to continue. For […]
Lululemon isn’t just about leggings anymore. The company has a goal to hit $12.5 billion in net revenue by 2026. And creating new products is a key part of getting there. The Vancouver, British Columbia-based athleisure brand on Thursday announced better-than-expected results for the second quarter, with net revenues up 29% to $1.9 billion. In a […]
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Footwear News may receive an affiliate commission. Combat boots have been around since… forever. Beginning in the first century, people have worn a variation of what we have now. Introduced originally as shoes for — surprise, surprise — combat, the […]
See all the season’s biggest marketing moves, from ad campaigns and digital initiatives to major ambassador partnerships. Got some news to share? Send it to [email protected]. Aug. 29, 2022: Neiman Marcus has launched its fall 2022 campaign. Titled “Live Your Luxury,” this 360-degree campaign includes advertising, in-store visuals, The Fall Book, events, digital content and videos. […]
Harlem’s Fashion Row will host its 15th Anniversary Fashion Show & Style Awards on Sept. 6 in partnership with LVMH in North America. With this year’s theme, “Future’s Past,” the event at a private location will showcase fashion’s future and aims to support further progress for diversity, equality and inclusion in the fashion world. In […]