World Footwear

United States

Nordstrom appoints Chief Human Resources Officer

Oct 17, 2023 / United States
The Seattle-based department store chain has named Lisa Price as Chief Human Resources Officer. She returns to Nordstrom after serving in the same role at Domino’s Pizza since 2019

Argentina surpasses the US as the main destination for Brazilian footwear

Oct 16, 2023 / Brazil
In a year when Brazilian footwear exports slowed down due to the difficult international economic context, Argentina surpassed the US as the main destination for yellow and green footwear

Birkenstock stumbles on its Wall Street debut

Oct 13, 2023 / Germany
The German footwear company’s shares fell by 12.6% in its first session at the New York Stock Exchange on the past Wednesday. The downward trajectory continued on the second day

UGG launches regenerative collection for fall

Oct 12, 2023 / United States
The division of Deckers Brands has launched “Regenerate by UGG”, an all-gender sustainability-focused collection made with materials from land cultivated with regenerative practices

Timberland appoints new Chief Marketing Officer

Oct 11, 2023 / United States
The footwear brand, owned by VF Corp, has announced the appointment of Maisie Willoughby as its new Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, effective from the 16th of October

Caleres reiterates full year outlook and announces three-year strategic growth plan

Oct 9, 2023 / United States
The US-based footwear company confirmed its third quarter and fiscal 2023 guidance and introduced a three-year strategic and financial plan focused on four key areas

Atmos exits North America

Oct 6, 2023 / North America
The Tokyo-based sneaker retailer, owned by Foot Locker, is closing its three North American stores and the US website to focus on Japan and other Asian markets

Wolverine Boots sells 140 pairs for 1.40 USD to celebrate its 140 years

Oct 5, 2023 / United States
The division of Wolverine Worldwide is giving 140 people the opportunity to purchase its limited-edition 1000 Mile Boot for 1.40 US dollars on the occasion of its 140th anniversary

Birkenstock is seeking a valuation of up to 9.2 billion USD

Oct 4, 2023 / United Kingdom
The German footwear company officially goes public, setting a value of up to 9.2 billion US dollars at the top end of the price range for its initial public offering (IPO)

Ecco USA with new leadership

Oct 3, 2023 / Denmark
With the departure of Tom Berry as President and CEO, the Danish-based footwear group appointed Deniz Erda to the role of interim President of the US division

Nike announces first quarter results

Oct 2, 2023 / United States
The US-based sportswear giant reported an increase of 2% on both a reported and currency-neutral basis in the first quarter of fiscal 2024, as compared to the same period of last fiscal year

First black-owned shoe factory in the US launches its first sneaker

Sep 27, 2023 / United States
Designer Brands and Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design have unveiled the first product to roll out from their JEMS by Pensole factory, the first Black-owned footwear factory in the US

Nordstrom expands its Board of Directors

Sep 26, 2023 / United States
The Seattle-based department store chain has appointed Guy B. Persaud to its Board of Directors, thus expanding this organizational structure to 12 members

Nordstrom announces leadership appointments

Sep 21, 2023 / United States
The Seattle-based department store chain has announced some executive changes in the company's merchandising and store divisions

US: footwear prices fall while overall inflation rises

Sep 20, 2023 / United States
Data from the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) for the month of August shows that footwear prices continue to drop despite accelerating inflation
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