United States
Port bottlenecks in the US are spreading into freight rail networks
The bottlenecks that have constrained the country’s supply chains are now extending from the docks to the freight rail networks, raising costs and difficulties for importers
Wolverine Worldwide sells Champion footwear licence to HanesBrands
The company announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Keds sold the Champion trademarks for footwear in the US and Canada to its licensee HannesBrands for 90 million USD in cash
Founder of Rockport & Samuel Hubbard Shoe dies
Bruce R. Katz, the founder of both the Rockport Shoe and Samuel Hubbard companies, passed away on the 26th of June, at 75, after suffering injuries from a fall at his home in California
Nike announces fourth quarter and full year results
The US-based company posted full year revenue growth despite the impact of COVID-19-related disruptions in China and higher freight and logistics costs in the fourth quarter performance
Genesco appoints Gregory A. Sandfort lead independent Director
The former Chief Executive Officer and Director of Tractor Supply Company has joined the Genesco Board in 2021. Sandfort succeeds Matthew C. Diamond who has served in that role for the past four years
Fleet Feet to acquire Marathon Sports
The US franchisor of locally owned and operated running stores announced that it will acquire the New England-based running retailer Marathon Sports and its soundRunner and Runner's Alley brands
Angela Ogbechie is Deckers new Chief Supply Chain Officer
The California-based brand footwear, apparel and accessories has promoted Angela Ogbechie to the newly created role of Chief Supply Chain Officer. David Lafitte will step down as Chief Operating Officer
Nike to fully exit Russia
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the US-based sportswear giant halted operations in the country. But now has decided to leave the Russian marketplace for good
US: high levels of inventory worry retailers
Retailers overestimated consumer demand when making inventory decisions for 2022. Now, they are expecting that holidays and back-to-school shopping will help them ease the pressure
Hoka unveils global marketing campaign
The division of Deckers Brands launched the global platform Fly Human Fly to invite runners of all abilities to experience running as an experience of joy, optimist and limitless possibilities
Gap and Athleta invest in the footwear and apparel start-up Saysh
The San Francisco-based apparel retailer invested 1 million USD in the footwear brand founded by the Olympic medallist Allyson Felix and her brother and business partner Wes Felix
Kohl’s in talks to be bought by Franchise Group
The American-based department store chain has entered into exclusive negotiations with Franchise Group for a period of three weeks. Franchise proposed to acquire the retail chain for 60 US dollars per share
Amazon Fashion launches Virtual Try-On For Shoes
The interactive mobile experience uses augmented reality to help the customer visualize how a pair of shoes looks from every angle and make better informed purchasing decisions
Columbia Sportswear names Senior VP, Omni Planning and Fulfilment
The US-based sportswear company announced the appointment of François Guillon to the role of Senior Vice President, Omni Planning and Fulfilment. He joins the company from Tiffany & Co
The Athlete’s Foot owner acquires Shoe City
Arklyz announced it is acquiring the Baltimore-based retailer Shoe City and its associated online platform - ycmc.com. With this acquisition, Arklyz expands its portfolio with another Athletic Speciality Footwear & Streetwear Lifestyle Retail Chain-
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