The Spanish footwear sector is claiming its place in the world as one of the leading countries in the production of high-quality footwear. Spanish footwear is internationally recognized for several distinctive values that give it its identity. One of the hallmarks of Spanish footwear is its high quality, both in materials and finishes. Spain has […]
After a blockbuster year filled with milestones, Birkenstock is moving full steam ahead with the opening of its fifth store in the U.S. Located at 111 NE 40th St. in Miami’s Design District, the German brand’s latest company-owned retail store features Birkenstock’s growing range of products for men, women and kids, including sandals, clogs, sneakers, shoes, boots and […]
Boot Barn president and CEO Jim Conroy updated analysts on the progress of company’s strategic initiatives, which heavily involves opening new stores, on Thursday, following a less than stellar performance in the second quarter. In the second quarter of fiscal 2024, the Irvine, Calif.-based footwear company reported a 6.5 percent increase in net sales to $374.5 million in the […]
More change is coming to Adidas. “We regret to inform you that Rupert Campbell, president Adidas North America, has decided to leave Adidas to pursue other opportunities,” the company said in an internal announcement, which was obtained by WWD on Monday. That’s another big shift for Adidas, which was already in the midst of major transformation. The […]
Puma has made a key leadership appointment to its North America sales team as the company increases its focus on growing in the key market. The German brand on Friday announced the appointment on Andrew “Rudi” Rudolph as SVP, wholesale North American sales. He starts Oct. 10 and will report to Puma’s president of North America Bob Philion. […]
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 […]
Americans will spend an average of $14,640 and will own 256 total pairs of shoes throughout their lifetime, according to a new survey from Kuru Footwear released earlier this month. The footwear brand, which commissioned this survey of a “statistically significant” sample of 1,000 Americans, said the purpose of the poll was to discover how inflation, foot pain and […]
Today’s retail environment is ever changing, but the most savvy brick-and-mortar store owners have been able to prosper by offering a unique shopping experience, enhanced by a strong merchandise assortment and next-level customer service. These independent U.S. women’s boutiques continue to set the standard for brick-and-mortar success, with elevated aesthetics, a keen eye for trends […]
UPS seems to have averted a strike that would have seen hundreds of thousands of workers walk off the job next week. America’s biggest package carrier reached a tentative labor deal with International Brotherhood of Teamsters, the pair announced Tuesday. They came to terms on collective bargaining agreement ahead of July 31, the date when the contract covering the 340,000 […]
Italian footwear company ACBC is ready to conquer the U.S. market. The firm, which specializes in designing and manufacturing responsibly-made shoes, is gearing up to file for an initial public offering, or IPO, on the New York Stock Exchange in the first part of 2024 as it sets its sights on increasing its influence in America. Gio […]