World Footwear

United States

Genesco reports net sales decline

Jun 7, 2024 / United States
As it continues to execute its strategic plan to turn around the Journeys business, the US-based company has reported a 5% year-on-year decline in net sales in the first quarter of its fiscal year

New brand president at The North Face

Jun 7, 2024 / United States
VF Corp has announced the appointment of Caroline Brown as Global Brand President of The North Face, effective from the 10th of June. As a result, she has resigned from VF’s Board of Directors

Nike job cuts reach Europe

Jun 7, 2024 / United States
The US-based sportswear giant has cut jobs at its European headquarters in the city of Hilversum, just outside Amsterdam, as part of a multi-year cost-cutting plan, said Bloomberg

ABG confirms the acquisition of Champion

Jun 6, 2024 / United States
Authentic Brands Group has further expanded its portfolio by signing a definitive agreement to acquire the Champion Athleticwear brand and business from HanesBrands

Mixed results at Designer Brands

Jun 5, 2024 / United States
The North American company reported a slight increase in net sales of 0.6% in the first quarter, but a sharp decline in net income, as compared to the same period last year

Foot Locker reiterates full year outlook

Jun 5, 2024 / United States
Amid its turnaround plan, the US-based sports retailer reported “solid” first quarter results, in line with previous expectations, thus reaffirming its outlook for the full year 2024

Dick’s Sporting Goods raises full year outlook

Jun 4, 2024 / United States
The US-based sporting goods retailer has started the fiscal year on a positive note, with first quarter sales up by 6.2% over the same period of last year. As a result, it has raised its full year outlook

Sun Choe appointed Global President of Vans

Jun 3, 2024 / United States
VF Corp has appointed Sun Choe as Global President of Vans, effective the end of July. She joins the company from lululemon, where she was Chief Product Officer for the past seven years

Capri results disappoint in the fourth quarter

Jun 3, 2024 / United States
As its ongoing acquisition by Tapestry awaits legal resolution after being blocked by a US regulator, the luxury fashion group reports a disappointing fourth quarter due to weak global demand

Caleres announces first quarter results

May 31, 2024 / United States
The US-based footwear company has reported a slight decline in sales in the first quarter of 2024 amid a challenging environment for consumer demand. However, it remains optimistic for the rest of the year

Shoe Carnival reports sales growth

May 30, 2024 / United States
The US-based footwear retail has reported a solid start to the fiscal year 2024, with a net sales growth of 6.8% in the first quarter as compared to the same period of last year

Deckers ends fiscal 2024 strong

May 29, 2024 / United States
The US-based company has ended its fiscal year 2024 on a positive note. Strong performances from Hoka and Ugg led to an 18% year-on-year increase in full year net sales to 4.29 USD

VF Corp fourth quarter losses widen

May 27, 2024 / United States
The US-based footwear company has ended its fiscal 2024 in the red, with fourth-quarter sales falling and losses widening. Vans has failed to take off and the US market remains challenging

Under Armour to lay off staff as sales continue to fall

May 24, 2024 / United States
The Baltimore-based company has launched a restructuring plan for fiscal 2025, which includes the layoffs of an unspecified number of employees, after reporting weak fourth quarter and full year results

Allbirds shows progress on losses

May 17, 2024 / United States
Amid a strategic turnaround plan, the Californian footwear brand narrowed its losses in the first quarter 2024, but still suffered a 27.6% year-over-year decline in sales due to lower demand
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