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Nike launches Well Collective
The US-based sportswear giant launched the Well Collective commitment to “support wellness journeys for everyone”. This initiative is built on the brand's five pillars of holistic fitness
VF Corp appoints Bracken Darrel as President and CEO
The US-based footwear group has appointed Bracken Darrel to the role of President and CEO, effective on the 17th of July. He joins VF from Logitech International, where he held the same position since 2013
Aldo teams up with Brook Brothers
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) and the Canadian-based Aldo Group have entered a partnership to expand Brooks Brothers' assortment of men's footwear and small leather goods
Rockport files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings
The Massachusetts-based footwear company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in a District Court in Delaware. Meanwhile, its CEO, Gregg Ribatt, has resigned
Stitch Fix announces new CEO
The US-based personal styling company appointed Matt Baer, former Chief Customer & Digital Officer at Macy's, as its new Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors
Samuel Ross reimagines Timberland's boot
Samuel Ross, the founder of A-Cold-Wall, has collaborated on Timberland's latest Future73 capsule collection, which invites designers to reimagine its iconic boot on the occasion of the brand's 50th anniversary
VF Corp opens new distribution centre in California
The US-based footwear group has announced the start of operations at its new distribution centre in Ontario, California. During peak periods, it will employ around 550 people
Keen footwear lowers its prices
The Oregon-based footwear company is lowering its prices to give some relief to consumers in this inflationary environment
Capri Holdings partners up with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
The luxury fashion group has entered a three-year partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) to accelerate the adoption of regenerative agriculture practices in the US
Sorel brand's President steps down
Columbia Sportswear has announced that Mark Nenow has resigned from his role as President of the Sorel Brand due to health reasons. The search for a successor is underway
Designer Brands announces first quarter results
After seeing its sales and earnings decline in the first quarter of 2023, the North American company has decided to approach the rest of the year with “heightened” caution, lowering its full year guidance in result
Caleres first quarter sales decrease
The US-based group has posted a 9.8% year-over-year sales decline in the first quarter of 2023, amid a challenging operating environment that forced it to take several cost-cutting measures
Authentic Brands Group acquires Hunter Boots IP
Speculation is over. The New York-based brand management company has acquired the intellectual property of the British heritage brand Hunter Boots for an undisclosed sum
Genesco lowers full year outlook
After recording a decline in sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2024, driven by lower consumer demand at the Journeys brand, the US-based footwear company reduced its guidance for the remaining year
Nike appoints new CEO for Converse
Following last week’s announcement of leadership changes, the US-based sportswear giant has now appointed Jared Carver to the role of CEO of Converse, effective as of the 1st of June-
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