World Footwear

United States

VF Corp exceeds second-quarter guidance as profitability improves

Oct 30, 2026 / United States
The US-based company exceeded expectations for the second quarter of the 2027 fiscal year, thanks to growth at The North Face and Timberland, as well as improved operating and gross margins

Crocs delivers third-quarter growth and further raises full-year outlook

Oct 30, 2026 / United States
The US-based footwear company reported a 4.6% increase in revenue in the third quarter, driven by growth across its brands and distribution channels. As a result, it has raised its 2026 full-year outlook

Deckers lowers full-year sales outlook

Oct 28, 2026 / United States
Despite overall second-quarter sales growth, the California-based company has lowered its net sales outlook for fiscal year 2027, revising downward its growth expectations for Hoka and Ugg

US luxury spending declines for third consecutive month

Oct 16, 2026 / United States
US luxury spending fell for the third consecutive month in September, pointing to continued weakness in demand for high-end goods, according to Citi credit card data reported by Reuters

US Halloween spending expected to reach new record in 2026

Oct 14, 2026 / United States
Consumer spending on Halloween in the US is expected to reach 13.5 billion US dollars, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF), following last year’s level of 13.1 billion US dollars

APICCAPS to launch market-entry initiative in the US

Oct 13, 2026 / Portugal
APICCAPS will promote an initiative in to boost Portuguese footwear exports to the United States by connecting Portuguese companies with American buyers, distributors, and retailers in New York

Amazon announces new job cuts in its retail division

Oct 12, 2026 / United States
The Seattle-based e-commerce giant has confirmed a new round of layoffs, mainly in its Store unit, following a broader reduction jobs that began last year and continued into January

Frasers Group acquires 8.8% stake in Under Armour

Oct 8, 2026 / United States
Frasers Group has acquired an 8.8% stake in Under Armour, comprising approximately 16.6 million shares of Class A common stock, according to a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

Nike to reduce workforce as part of a new operating model

Oct 7, 2026 / United States
The US-based sportswear company plans to reduce its workforce as part of a new operating model designed to simplify the company’s structure, cut costs and bring its operations closer to consumers

US: E-commerce to outpace overall retail holiday sales growth

Oct 6, 2026 / United States
E-commerce growth in the US is expected to outpace overall retail sales growth from November 2026 to January 2027, according to Deloitte’s annual retail forecast

Nike posts first-quarter revenue decrease

Oct 2, 2026 / United States
The US-based sportswear company reported a decrease in revenue in the first quarter, as it advances its Pace transformation programme to streamline operations and improve efficiency

Genesco unveils Wrangler footwear collection

Sep 24, 2026 / United States
The US-based footwear retailer has launched its first Wrangler footwear collection under a multi-year licensing agreement with Kontoor Brands, owner of the denim and lifestyle brand

Capri Holdings appoints Chief Legal and Sustainability Officer

Sep 23, 2026 / United States
The parent company of Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo has appointed Catherine So as Chief Legal and Sustainability Officer. She joins Capri Holdings from Tiffany & Co

Retail Flash: Footwear trails broader retail across key markets

Premium ContentSep 22, 2026 / World
The retail landscape in the Netherlands, France, Spain, Germany, the UK, the US and Japan remains uneven, with the footwear sector often trailing behind broader retail and fashion categories. Fragile consumer confidence, varying pricing power and cautious inventory management continue to weigh on the sector, while stronger digital sales have yet to translate into a broader footwear recovery

Shoe Station Group cuts full-year outlook amid promotional pressure

Sep 16, 2026 / United States
The US-based footwear retailer has lowered its 2026 outlook as increased promotional activity and inventory liquidation impacted sales and profitability during the second quarter
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