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Hoka launches first-ever collection for children
The Deckers Brands division has launched its first children's footwear collection. With kid-centric features, the Youth collection was inspired by three of Hoka's most iconic styles
Amazon posts profit in the first quarter
The Seattle-based online retail giant reported a first quarter 2023 net income of 3.2 billion US dollars, as compared to a net loss of 3.8 billion US dollars in the same period last year
Michael Jordan's sneakers sold for a record 2.2 million USD
The pair of sneakers worn by the athlete in the 1998 NBA Finals was sold last month for 2.2 million USD, setting a new world record for the most expensive pair of shoes ever purchased
Crocs raises full year guidance
The US-based footwear company has raised its full year outlook as a result of a 34% revenue growth in the first quarter of 2023, as compared to the same period last year
Coach launches sub-brand focused on circularity
Coachtopia, co-created with a growing community of Gen Z members, was built according to circularity principles aiming to push for a transition to a fully circular fashion system
Authentic Brands acquires Vince brand intellectual property
The US-based brand management company has entered into an agreement with Vince Holding Corp to acquire Vince brand intellectual property, expanding this way its luxury portfolio
Keds undergoes brand refresh and expands product range
The sneaker brand, owned by Designer Brands, has announced a brand refresh to better express its core values, as well as the release of a new collection inspired by the iconic Keds Champion
US footwear prices increases continue to cool off
Retail footwear prices increased at a decelerating rate in March, up by 0.3% from the same period last year. This signals the slowest growth in 24 months for the category
Nordstrom expands board of directors
The Seattle-based chain of department stores has announced the appointment of Erik Sprunk, former Chief Operating Officer of Nike, to its board of directors, which has now 11 directors
Rocky Brands sells Servus brand
The Ohio-based company has announced that it has sold its Servus Brand to PQ Footwear, a subsidiary of Industrias PetroQuim, in a deal whose terms have not been disclosed
Authentic Brands Group to acquire Boardriders
The New York-based conglomerate has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Boardriders with the aim of diversifying and expanding its portfolio
Crocs launches customization programme for bulk orders
The US-based footwear company has launched the digital programme ‘Customize Your Crocs’, which enables large groups to customize bulk orders of Classic Clogs and Jibbitz Charms
VF Corp announces multiple leadership appointments
The US-based company has announced a string of changes in the leadership of its Dickies, Altra, Smartwool and icebreaker brands
Pensole Lewis College, FDRA and Arsutoria launch footwear creators scholarship programme
The three entities have joined forces to provide manufacturing and development training to aspiring footwear designers and educators through the Footwear Creators Scholarship programme
PVH Corp reports better-than-expected fourth quarter results
The US-based group has reported a fourth quarter revenue growth of 2% in 2022, year-over-year, driven by the performances of its Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein brands-
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