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US Retail: recovery gains ground amid ongoing pressures
Clothing and footwear sales have improved since January, with the latter already exceeding last year’s figures, but overall retail remains slightly below 2024’s levels. Although holiday forecasts point to moderate growth, rising inflation, falling consumer confidence and shifting interest rates suggest an economically fragile backdrop. Trade pressures are also having an impact on the sector: the value of footwear imports increased, but their volume fell, suggesting that retailers are absorbing higher costs through surgical price increases. A one-year suspension of additional tariffs on Chinese footwear provides temporary relief, but economic uncertainty persists
Nike reshuffles its senior leadership team
Following the elimination of the Chief Technology Officer role, Chief Supply Chain Officer Venky Alagirisamy has been appointed Chief Operating Officer and will now oversee the technology department
Designer Brands posts sequential improvements
The US-based footwear has posted sequential improvements across key financial metrics in the third quarter, with stronger sales, higher gross profit and increased operating income
Caleres softens year-end outlook amid margin pressures
The US-based company reported better-than-expected third-quarter sales. However, margin pressures and dilution from Stuart Weitzman have led Caleres to forecast a fourth-quarter loss
Genesco lowers its full year guidance
Despite reporting a solid third quarter, the US-based footwear company has lowered its full-year guidance, having witnessed lower sales trends during regular shopping periods
US: Thanksgiving Weekend attracts a record 203 million shoppers
According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), 202.9 million consumers shopped over the Thanksgiving-Cyber Monday weekend, up from 197 million last year and surpassing the record of 200.4 million set in 2023
Boot Barn achieves 500-store milestone
The California-based western and workwear retailer has exceeded its 500-store milestone, marking a major expansion across its national footprint
Authentic partners with Orbico to expand Dockers across Europe
Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) has signed a long-term partnership with Orbico Group to expand the Dockers brand across Europe, including in markets such as Italy, Spain, Portugal, the UK
Global fashion braces for a challenging 2026
According to the latest State of Fashion report, 46% of executives expect industry conditions to worsen in 2026. Tariff pressures and shifting consumer behaviour are key concerns, while artificial intelligence is seen as a major opportunity
Shoe Carnival reiterates outlook and long-term focus
The US-based footwear retailer has reiterated its net sales outlook for the full year, emphasising the success of the Shoe Station banner and its commitment to the long-term strategy
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-
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