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VF Corp launches turnaround plan
After another disappointing quarter, the US-based footwear announced the launch of Reinvent, a comprehensive transformation programme focused on improving operational performance and brand-building
Aldo Group strengthens relationship with ABG
The footwear group has signed a new licensee agreement with the Authentic Brands Group (ABG) concerning the recently acquired Roxy label, just a few months after inking two other deals
Demand for Hoka and Ugg drives Deckers' growth
Deckers posted a 25% increase in net sales and a 79% growth in diluted earnings per share in the second quarter of fiscal 2024, as compared to the same period of last year, thus raising its full year outlook
Skechers announces record quarterly sales
The US-based footwear company posted a 7.8% sales growth in the third quarter of 2023, as compared to the same period of last year, reaching a “record” 2.02 billion US dollars
Amazon to expand drone deliveries to the UK and Italy
The Seattle-based online retail giant announced the expansion of the Prime Air drone delivery system to customers in Italy and the UK by the end of 2024. A third US city will also be covered
VF Corp appoints former Nike President Trevor Edwards to its Board of Directors
The parent company of brands such as Timberland and Vans has announced the appointment of the former President of Nike Trevor Edwards to its Board of Directors
Steve Madden enhances its apparel platform with the acquisition of Almost Famous
The New York-based designer and marketer of fashion footwear, accessories and apparel announced the acquisition of the apparel company Almost Famous for 52 million US dollars
Under Armour names Gap veteran as new Chief Supply Chain Officer
The Baltimore-based sportswear company has named Gap veteran Shawn Curran as its new Chief Supply Chain Officer. He brings over 30 years of experience to the position
Nordstrom appoints Chief Human Resources Officer
The Seattle-based department store chain has named Lisa Price as Chief Human Resources Officer. She returns to Nordstrom after serving in the same role at Domino’s Pizza since 2019
Argentina surpasses the US as the main destination for Brazilian footwear
In a year when Brazilian footwear exports slowed down due to the difficult international economic context, Argentina surpassed the US as the main destination for yellow and green footwear
Birkenstock stumbles on its Wall Street debut
The German footwear company’s shares fell by 12.6% in its first session at the New York Stock Exchange on the past Wednesday. The downward trajectory continued on the second day
UGG launches regenerative collection for fall
The division of Deckers Brands has launched “Regenerate by UGG”, an all-gender sustainability-focused collection made with materials from land cultivated with regenerative practices
Timberland appoints new Chief Marketing Officer
The footwear brand, owned by VF Corp, has announced the appointment of Maisie Willoughby as its new Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, effective from the 16th of October
Caleres reiterates full year outlook and announces three-year strategic growth plan
The US-based footwear company confirmed its third quarter and fiscal 2023 guidance and introduced a three-year strategic and financial plan focused on four key areas
Atmos exits North America
The Tokyo-based sneaker retailer, owned by Foot Locker, is closing its three North American stores and the US website to focus on Japan and other Asian markets-
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