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A strong 2023 for Skechers

Feb 5, 2024 / United States
The US-based footwear company has achieved record annual sales of 8.0 billion USD in 2023, up by 7.5% year-over-year, driven by a strong performance in the direct-to-consumer channel

Crocs brand President Michelle Poole to retire

Feb 2, 2024 / United States
The US-based casual footwear brand has announced that Crocs brand President Michelle Poole has decided to retire. She will be succeeded by Chief Financial Officer Anne Mehlman

Macy’s cuts 2 350 jobs

Jan 31, 2024 / United States
As it continues to streamline its business, the department store chain has announced that it will lay off about 3.5% of its workforce, or around 2 350 employees, and close five stores

Farfetch shareholders join forces to oppose the takeover of Coupang

Jan 30, 2024 / United Kingdom
A group of Farfetch shareholders have come together to block South Korean e-commerce firm Coupang’s impending takeover of the luxury e-tailer, citing an untransparent sales process

National Retail Foundation announces new board members

Jan 26, 2024 / United States
The National Retail Foundation (NRF), which is part of the National Retail Federation, has welcomed four new members to its board of directors

New leadership appointments announced at Allbirds

Jan 25, 2024 / United States
The US-based sustainable footwear brand has promoted Kelly Olmstead, formerly SVP of Brand & Marketing, to Chief Marketing Officer, and appointed Adrian Nyman to the newly created role of Chief Design Officer

Designer Brands appoints Andrea O'Donnell as Brands President

Jan 24, 2024 / United States
The North American footwear company has appointed Andrea O'Donnell to the role of Brands President and Executive Vice President of Designer Brands, effective from the 29th of January 2024

More than 1 800 brands expected at The Atlanta Shoe Market

Jan 24, 2024 / United States
The US footwear trade event is set to host more than 1 800 brands at its next edition, which will take place from the 17th to the 19th of February at the Cobb Galleria Centre in northwest Atlanta

Under Armour reinforces executive team

Jan 18, 2024 / United States
The US-based sportswear company has strengthened its executive team with the appointment of Yassine Saidi as Chief Product Officer and Kara Trent as President of the Americas region

Global slowdown in international footwear trade

Premium ContentJan 17, 2024 / World Footwear Reports
A sluggish demand in two of the main areas for footwear consumption, the US and Europe, resulted in a global slowdown in international trade throughout 2023. Check the snapshot of the performance of the main players with the figures known so far

Charles Denson appointed to the board of directors of Columbia Sportswear

Jan 16, 2024 / United States
The US-based company announced the appointment of Charles Denson, a former Nike Executive, to its Board of Directors. He will serve as a director and member of the Audit Committee

Wolverine Worldwide sells Sperry to ABG

Jan 15, 2024 / United States
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) has acquired the Sperry brand from Wolverine Worldwide for 130 million USD, bringing on board the Aldo Group to design, manufacture and distribute the brand globally

Genesco lowers full year earnings guidance

Jan 12, 2024 / United States
After posting weak Christmas sales, the Nashville-based footwear company has lowered its earnings guidance for fiscal 2024. Journeys continues to struggle

Wolverine Worldwide confirms 2023 results in line with previous guidance

Jan 11, 2024 / United States
In the midst of “the stabilisation phase” of its “strategic transformation” plan, the US-based company has confirmed its guidance for both the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2023

Crocs raises fiscal 2023 guidance

Jan 10, 2024 / United States
The US-based footwear company has announced that it now expects a record 2023 revenue of 3.95 billion USD, up by more than 11% year-on-year, and slightly ahead of its previous growth guidance of 10% to 11%
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