World Footwear

United States

VF achieves 100% LWG-audited leather

Nov 23, 2021 / United States
The US apparel and footwear group, owner of brands such as Timberland and Vans, has published its fourth Made for Change sustainability and responsibility report

Nike takes its first steps into metaverse

Nov 22, 2021 / United States
The company has filed several trademarks applications for various virtual goods, which indicates its intention to make and sell digital Nike-branded sneakers and apparel in digital worlds

Crocs and thredUP partner up

Nov 19, 2021 / United States
The US-based brand, known for its clogs, has teamed up with the second-hand platform to launch the Clean Out programme. The initiative aims at giving items a second life

Shoe Carnival with most profitable quarter ever

Nov 19, 2021 / United States
The US-based retailer of footwear and accessories reported record net sales and net income in the third quarter of 2021. The company has updated again its full-year outlook

Versace appoints Cedric Wilmotte as Interim CEO

Nov 18, 2021 / United States
The global fashion luxury group announced the appointment of Cedric Wilmotte as Interim Chief Executive Officer of Versace. This will be effective from the 17th of January onwards

Tapestry raises full-year outlook

Nov 16, 2021 / United States
The New York-based luxury group, owner of Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman, announced revenue growth of 26% in the first quarter of fiscal 2022, totalling 1.48 billion US dollars

UGG launches shoe refurbishment programme

Nov 16, 2021 / United States
The lifestyle brand has teamed up with the premium shoe repair company NuShoe to launch the UGGrenew refurbishment programme. The goal is to extend the life of their Classic Boots

Wolverine Worldwide announces revenue increase

Nov 12, 2021 / United States
The Michigan-based giant has reported revenue of 636.7 million US dollars in the third quarter of 2021, as compared to the same period of 2020, amidst supply chain disruptions

Moncler and HOKA team up on limited edition

Nov 9, 2021 / United States
The global luxury brand and the performance footwear and apparel brand HOKA, a division of Deckers brands, collaborated to create a limited release of the mountain shoe Mafate Speed 2

Allbirds valued at 2.15 billion US dollars

Nov 9, 2021 / United States
The Californian-based company of sustainable footwear raised more than 300 million US dollars in its initial IPO, with shares growing by 91% on the first day of trading

Dick’s Sporting Goods and Nike in new partnership

Nov 8, 2021 / United States
According to both tags this is a new connected partnership designed to enhance the shopping experience for their customers. This collaboration will allow Dick’s and Nike to each reach more customers and provide them with access to exclusive products, experiences and offers

Steve Madden with revenue increase

Nov 8, 2021 / United States
The New York-based designer and marketer of footwear, accessories and apparel for women, men and children has reported revenue of 528.7 million US dollars in the third quarter of 2021

Under Armour raises full-year guidance

Nov 5, 2021 / United States
The Baltimore-based sportswear giant has reported unaudited financial results for the third quarter of 2021. Revenue increased by 8%, reaching 1.5 billion US dollars

US shoppers intend to keep buying shoes online into the holidays

Nov 4, 2021 / United States
According to the latest poll of likely holiday footwear shoppers from FDRA and Emerson College, most of the respondents intend to purchase online. This trend remains stable from last year

Deckers reports continued growth

Nov 4, 2021 / United States
In the second quarter of fiscal 2022, the Californian-based group posted revenue growth of 15.8%, reaching 721.9 million US dollars. This result was largely driven by Hoka’s performance
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