World Footwear

United States

Sales down at Phoenix Footwear

Nov 18, 2015 / United States
The company's performance deteriorated in the third quarter (-8.4%). Notwithstanding, overall sales for the first nine months grew by 1.3%

Sales in line with expectations at Crocs

Nov 17, 2015 / United States
The US-based company reported its third quarter 2015 financial results. Carrie Teffner appointed as new CFO effective from the 16th December onwards

Sanuk supports domestic sales

Nov 12, 2015 / United States
A division of Deckers Brands has announced new appointments to restructures its domestic sales department and to position the brand for further internal growth

Genesco to acquire Little Burgundy chain from Aldo

Nov 11, 2015 / United States
The US-based footwear retailer announced that its Canadian subsidiary has entered into an agreement with Aldo to acquire the 37-store Little Burgundy retail footwear chain in Canada

Deckers with record revenue

Nov 10, 2015 / United States
The US-based company announced net sales increase of 5.4% to 506.2 million US dollars on a constant currency basis. On a reported basis, net sales increased 1.4% to a record 486.9 million US dollars

Stride Rite develops odor-eliminating footwear

Nov 9, 2015 / United States
The US based company has signed a licensing agreement with Genius Brands International, the licensing agent for the micro-encapsulation company Celessence Technologies

Nike and University of Texas in record deal

Nov 9, 2015 / United States
The University of Texas’ Board of Regents approved a new contract between the school and Nike covering 15 years and worth 250 million US dollars

DSW with management changes

Nov 6, 2015 / United States
The Ohio-based company has announced its CEO transition. The footwear retailer has named Roger Rawlins as new CEO, succeeding Mike MacDonald who is retiring

Kohl’s to open small-format stores

Nov 5, 2015 / United States
The Wisconsin-based company announced the new initiatives part of its strategic framework, a multi-year plan designed to drive organic top-line growth called the Greatness Agenda

First billion dollar quarter in Under Armour’s history

Nov 3, 2015 / United States
Third quarter net revenue increased 28% reaching 1.20 billion US dollars.  The company is raising its 2015 net revenue outlook to approximately 3.91 billion US dollars

Wolverine to close more Stride Rite stores

Oct 29, 2015 / United States
The Rockford-based footwear giant announced 25 Stride Rite stores are planned to close in 2016, bringing the total of closed stores to 200 and leaving 125 locations nationwide

Asics presents new partnership with Girls on the Run

Oct 28, 2015 / United States
Asics America Corporation has announced a new partnership with the transformational, physical activity-based youth development program for girls in third through eighth grade

Burton and New Balance present new collection

Oct 26, 2015 / United States
The two brands are working together on a limited-edition line of street-to-snow footwear, with three outdoor shoe styles and three snowboard boot styles

Skechers announces record net sales

Oct 23, 2015 / United States
The US-based athletic footwear brand announced financial results for the third quarter ended on the 30th of September. Record net sales of 856.2 million US dollars were registered, an increase of 27.0%

Skechers is the second favourite sneakers brand in the US

Oct 23, 2015 / United States
Nike still leads the list, but Skechers is now securing the second place ahead of other important sportswear and footwear giants
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