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Saysh lands in Canada
The US-based women's footwear brand led by Allyson Felix announced the expansion of its delivery service to all Canadian provinces. Canada becomes Saysh's first international market
Nike posts revenue growth
In the second quarter of fiscal 2023, the sportswear giant posted a revenue increase of 17%, year-over-year, driven by discounts and increased promotions to reduce the inventory excess
Designer Brands acquires Topo Athletic
The parent company of DSW announced that it has bought the US-based retailer specializing in footwear for running, walking, and hiking, thus reinforcing its brand-building strategy
Vans and Timberland release first-ever collaborative capsule
By the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Vans' iconic Half Cab, the two VF Corp brands have teamed up for the first time to create a hybrid silhouette that fuses both their DNAs
VF Corp to boost EMEA region with expansion of Switzerland HQ
Following the double-digit growth recorded this year, the US-based footwear group announced the intention of expanding its Europe, Middle East and Africa headquarters in Stabio, Switzerland
Wolverine Worldwide to divest Keds and Wolverine Leathers and cut jobs
The company revealed that it will divest or license the Keds brand and Wolverine Leathers, both low-profit contributors, as part of a plan to foster growth and further drive shareholder value
Foot Locker reconfigures management team
The US-based retailer has shaken up its leadership team to support growth and improve operational efficiency. Andrew Page is to step down from his Chief Financial Officer role
US consumer confidence hits four-month low
According to the Conference Board's index, confidence among US consumers declined in November to the lowest level since July amid continuing inflation and rising interest rates
Jimmy Choo and Timberland team up on NYC-inspired collection
Two years after their first partnership, the two brands have returned with a capsule collection inspired by NYC, created with the collaboration of the Bronx-born designer/artist Shanel Campbell
VF Corp lowers full year outlook
The US-based footwear group took up the opportunity of announcing the CEO transition to report that has cut again its full year outlook due to weaker consumer demand mainly in North America
VF Corp names Interim CEO as Steve Rendle steps down
The US-based footwear announced that Benno Dorer, Lead Independent Director of the VF Board of Directors, has been appointed Interim President and CEO, following Steve Rendle's decision to retire
Cyber Monday sales hit record 11.3 billion USD
According to Adobe Analytics, this record was driven by demand despite ongoing inflation felt in the US. Discounts and excess of stock were key to this outcome
Genesco cuts again full year outlook
The Nashville-based footwear group, which posted a third quarter net sales growth of 1% year-over-year, lowered again its annual outlook amid higher industry-wide promotional activity and cost pressures
Designer Brands announces third quarter results
The North-American company posted net sales of 865.0 million USD in the third quarter of 2022, with sales of owned brands representing 26.5% of the total, as compared to 21.5% in the same period of last year
Foot Locker: high expectations for a future under Dillon's leadership
After a challenging few years, analysts and investors are placing high hopes on the fresh perspective Dillon will bring to the US-based retailer's future, says Sportstextiles.com-
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