World Footwear

North America

Geox shuts down its New York office as part of a strategic review

Oct 1, 2024 / Italy
The Italian-based footwear brand has confirmed the closure of its NYC office, signalling a shift in its US business strategy after a 13.7% fall in North American revenue in the first half of 2024

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

New President of adidas North America has been announced

Jan 10, 2024 / Germany
adidas has announced John Miller’s return to the company as President of its North America division, effective immediately. He succeeds Rupert Campbell, who left three months ago

Lower demand impacts Designer Brands’ third quarter results

Dec 6, 2023 / United States
The footwear company reported lower third-quarter sales and profits due to a contraction in the footwear market caused by unseasonably warm weather. As a result, it cut its full year guidance

Onix focuses on the North American market

Nov 20, 2023 / Portugal
The Portuguese-based footwear winter manufacturer is focusing on the North American region due to the weather conditions, as well as the conditions of the market

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

Designer Brands posts sales decline

Sep 8, 2023 / United States
Despite recording another sales decline in the second quarter of fiscal 2023, the North American company reiterated its full year guidance after seeing some improvement from the prior quarter

adidas to merge Canadian and US operations

Jan 18, 2023 / North America
The German-based sportswear company has confirmed the news by Retailer Insider that it plans to merge both businesses as part of a major organizational change to boost efficiencies

Prada appoints Malika Savell Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer

Oct 23, 2020 / North America
After Chanel, Gucci and Kering, it is Prada's turn to create a position as Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer and Malika Savell has been appointed to the position in Prada North America

Tata International to reinforce presence in North America

Feb 3, 2016 / North America
One of the key manufacturers and exporters of leather footwear has decided to reduce its dependence on Europeans countries and focus on markets in North America and in the Southern hemisphere

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