World Footwear

United States

Irma impact on US retail could reach 2.75 billlon US dollars

Sep 14, 2017 / United States
According to the FDRA, the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America Association and based on estimates from Planalytics, a weather-analytics company 

Shoe Carnival expands board

Sep 13, 2017 / United States
The US-based retailer of footwear and accessories announced that its Board of Directors has elected Charles Tomm, a Principal at Heritage Capital Group, as a director effective from the 12th of September 

Foot Locker disappointed with results

Sep 11, 2017 / United States
The New York-based specialty athletic retailer announced second quarter comparable-store sales decreasing by 6.0% and total sales also falling by 4.4%. Foot Locker confirms disappointment with this new set of results

Nike offers shoes customised in 90 minutes

Sep 8, 2017 / United States
For decades, Nike has worked directly with athletes to create cutting-edge and highly personalized products. Now the brand wants to start to expand this concept

Genesco with challenging quarter

Sep 7, 2017 / United States
Net sales in the second quarter decreased by 1.4%. While presenting flat comparable sales, Genesco also posted a loss in the period

Wolverine commits over 2.5 million US dollars to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts

Sep 6, 2017 / United States
The US-based company has announced it will allocate over 2.6 million US dollars to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts through financial, footwear and apparel donations

Gallione named President of Journeys retail division

Sep 5, 2017 / United States
Genesco, the parent company, has named Mario Gallione President Of its Journeys Retail Division

Ross Stores joins Hurricane Harvey relief efforts

Sep 1, 2017 / United States
The California-based retailer has announced a 400 000 US dollars donation to the American Red Cross to assist with disaster relief efforts in Texas and Louisiana for the thousands of people impacted by Hurricane Harvey

Dr. Martens boots recalled due to hazard involved

Sep 1, 2017 / United States
Dr. Martens recalled more than 30 000 vegan boots in the United States and Canada after discovering that the shoes could expose users to the toxic chemical benzidine

Vans and Karl Lagerfeld in collaboration

Aug 31, 2017 / United States
The launch of an exclusive Vans x Karl Lagerfeld capsule collection for Fall 2017, featuring 12 styles was just announced by the two brands

Sales improvement at Shoe Carnival

Aug 30, 2017 / United States
Despite announcing a better sales trend for the quarter, the US-based footwear company has reported declining sales for the semester. Net income is also down

Sales up by 8.7% at Caleres

Aug 29, 2017 / United States
The management highlighted the solid sales improvement across the business. Net earnings keep on the up side as well

Reebok shrinks presence in the US

Aug 18, 2017 / United States
The adidas group has closed 35 Reebok stores in the US this year and plans to close more before the year ending

Phoenix Footwear narrows losses

Aug 17, 2017 / United States
Phoenix Footwear, owner of Trotters and Softwalk, narrowed its net loss for the first six months to 612 000 US dollars. The company added Bueno footwear to its portfolio and is expecting a positive contribution from this line in the coming months

Coach with strong quarter

Aug 16, 2017 / United States
The New York-based design house of modern luxury accessories, closed the year with a 6% sales growth in the last quarter. Coach now expects revenue for fiscal 2018 to increase by 30%
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