World Footwear

United States

Crocs buys Heydude

Dec 28, 2021 / United States
The US-based brand of causal footwear has announced that it will acquire the casual footwear brand Heydude for 2.5 billion US dollars. The transaction should close in the first quarter of 2022

Owner of Havaianas invests in Rothy’s

Dec 27, 2021 / Brazil
The Brazilian company Alpargatas will acquire a stake of 49.9% of the Californian-based sustainable lifestyle brand in a two-step transaction

Skechers teams up with Hoop ’Til It Hurts Foundation

Dec 23, 2021 / United States
The company has launched a line of children footwear to support the Foundation’s mission of helping children in underserved communities across the US find lifelong success through basket

Nike posts solid performance

Dec 22, 2021 / United States
The US-based company reported strong performance in the second quarter of fiscal 2022, driven by sales in the North America region, and amidst ongoing impact of supply chain disruptions

Shoe Carnival offers same-day delivery service

Dec 21, 2021 / United States
The footwear retailer has partnered up with the technology company DoorDash to provide a same-day delivery service for US customers residing within 12-miles of the nearest store location

ABG teams up with JD Group to expand Reebok

Dec 21, 2021 / United States
The company has announced a partnership with JD Sports, which will sell the sportswear brand’s products in 2 850 stores and e-commerce platforms across North America and Europe

ABG takes Reebok to India

Dec 20, 2021 / United States
ABG has signed a long-term licensing agreement with ABFRL, confering the Indian company exclusive rights to distribute and sell Reebok products in India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka

Sorel and Hoka join responsible packaging movement

Dec 15, 2021 / United States
Launched last year by Columbia Sportswear’s prAna brand, the movement has reached now 100 signatories. The footwear brands Merrell and Saucony had already signed it

Nike accelerates its digital transformation

Dec 14, 2021 / United States
The company has announced the acquisition of RTFKT, which is a brand known for creating viral sneakers designs and collectible exclusives. The terms of the deal will not be disclosed

Foot Locker launches initiative to tackle social inequalities

Dec 13, 2021 / United States
The US-based footwear retailer has partnered up with Laureus Sport for Good Foundation to launch a multi-country initiative aimed at addressing inequality in underserved communities

SPARC to manage Reebok operations in the US

Dec 10, 2021 / United States
ABG, which will close the acquisition of Rebook next year, has established a partnership with its division SPARC to secure Reebok US’ operation, disclosing the strategy for the brand

Designer Brands reports strong performance

Dec 8, 2021 / United States
The North-American designer, producer and retailer of footwear and accessories has announced results for the third quarter of fiscal 2021. Comparable sales grew by 40.8%

Skechers launches Our Planet Matters recycled collection

Dec 7, 2021 / United States
The new collection was designed to help reduce the company’s environmental impact. Skechers has also announced a partnership with the non-profit The Nature Conservancy

Shoe Carnival acquires Shoe Station

Dec 7, 2021 / United States
Shoe Carnival is buying the family-owned footwear retailer Shoe Station, which operates in five South-eastern US states, for 67 million US dollars. The goal is to expand its customer base

Genesco reports revenue increase

Dec 6, 2021 / United States
The Nashville-based footwear group has announced net sales increase of 25% in the third quarter of fiscal 2022, reaching 601 million US dollars, as compared to the third quarter of 2021
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