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Columbia Sportswear advances succession plans with the appointment of Co-Presidents
Some changes have been made to the leadership team of the US-based company. Peter J. Bragdon and Joseph P. Boyle have been appointed co-presidents, while Tim Boyle will remain Chairman and CEO
Crocs promotes Rupert Campbell to EVP and President of Heydude
Campbell joined Crocs in March 2025 as Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of the Heydude brand. He has now been promoted to Executive Vice President and President of the brand
Wolverine Worldwide taps Justin Cupps as head of its Work Group
The US-based company has appointed Justin Cupps as President of its Work Group. He will oversee the Wolverine, Bates, CAT Footwear, Harley-Davidson Footwear, HyTest and Merrell brands in this role
Allbirds lowers full year outlook
The US-based company has lowered its full year outlook after posting another decline in third quarter revenue. Structural changes and ongoing turnaround efforts are continuing to impact sales
Shoe Carnival changes name to Shoe Station Group
The footwear retailer said that its board of directors unanimously voted in favour of changing its name to Shoe Station Group. This reflects the “winning” performance of the banner acquired in 2021
Coach fuels Tapestry’s growth
The US-based accessible luxury group has got off to a strong start in the 2026 financial year, reporting higher-than-expected revenue and earnings. This was primarily driven by significant growth at Coach
Under Armour posts weak second quarter
Despite modest international growth and early “signs of brand momentum in North America”, the US-based sportswear group posted a weak second quarter, marked by reduced profitability
Capri Holdings refocuses on Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo
Following an encouraging set of second quarter results, which saw improvements in revenue, gross margin and operating income, the US-based luxury group is preparing for life after Versace
Former Jordan Executive Daniel Schachne appointed SVP of Reebok
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) has announced the appointment of Daniel Schachne, a former Nike and Jordan executive, as Senior Vice President (SVP) of Reebok
Wolverine Worldwide on upward trajectory, named Company of the Year
Fresh from being named Company of the Year by Footwear News, the US-based outdoor company announced a solid third quarter, with revenue growing by 6.8% year-on-year
Steve Madden projects fourth quarter rebound
The US-based designer and marketer of footwear reported modest revenue growth in the third quarter as new import tariffs and higher costs weighed on margins, though demand for its core collections remained strong
Amazon reports strong third quarter and separately confirms 14,000 job cuts
In two separate announcements, Amazon revealed strong third quarter results and confirmed its intention to cut 14,000 jobs worldwide. The company did not link the layoffs to its financial performance
Crocs looks to long-term growth amid softer third quarter results
The US-based clog manufacturer has reported a weaker third quarter, marked by lower wholesale sales. To navigate a challenging retail market, Crocs is focusing on cost reductions and operational efficiency
Rocky Brands delivers solid third quarter
In a challenging market environment, the US-based footwear manufacturer achieved solid third quarter results, characterised by increased sales, improved margins and stronger profitability
Columbia Sportswear lowers full year outlook
The US-based company has lowered its full year outlook following a third quarter in which weak US sales continued to offset strong international growth. Impairment charges for prAna and Mountain Hardwear hit profits-
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