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Designer Brands announces CFO transition
Mark Haley, the company’s Senior Vice President, Controller and Principal Accounting Officer, has been named Interim Principal Financial Officer following the resignation of CFO Jared Poff
Los Angeles project turns old shoes into new opportunities for sustainability
The Footwear Collective has partnered with Goodwill SoCal to collect and recycle used shoes. Consumers are invited to donate shoes of any brand or condition as part of this major initiative
Global footwear trade: China loses ground, US imports rise in value
Year-to-date Chinese footwear exports are down, while Vietnam and Indonesia have grown. EU exports increased modestly, with Portugal performing better than Spain and Italy. US imports increased in value
AAFA promotes Nate Herman to Executive Vice President
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has promoted Nate Herman to the position of Executive Vice President. He has previously served as Senior Vice President of Policy
Trump floats new tariff threats amid US-China friction
An additional 100% tariff on goods from China was announced to be imposed by US President Donald Trump, as a reaction to China’s move to expand its rare earth element export controls
US: price sensitivity dampens holidays shoe shopping outlook
Although Deloitte is forecasting an increase in holiday retail sales of between 2.9% and 3.4% this year, the rise in shoe prices is expected to slow footwear spending
Genesco establishes global retail organisation to strengthen consumer focus
The Nashville-based footwear group has brought together Journeys, Schuh and Little Burgundy in order to strengthen its market positioning and maximise opportunities, with a focus on consumers
AAFA urges tougher action on online counterfeit networks
Meta, Shopee and Alibaba platforms were named by the AAFA in a call for greater accountability, as counterfeiters exploit digital tools to flood markets with fake products and deceive consumers
Terry Boyle from Trove: regulation is shifting in favour of recommerce
In the second part of his interview, Terry Boyle, CEO at Trove, discussed how regulatory changes in the United States and the European Union are influencing the recommerce business, particularly for fashion and footwear brands
DSW unveils new look to strengthen market position
To refresh its image and re-engage customers, the footwear retailer owned by Designer Brands has launched a new brand platform called ‘Let Us Surprise You’ and is refining its product mix
Kerry Jackson appointed Chief Financial Officer of Shoe Carnival
Shoe Carnival has announced that Kerry Jackson will resume the position of CFO, a role he has held for almost 30 years. This comes at a time when the company is looking to expand its Shoe Station banner
Nike sees modest revenue growth but profits drop
The sportswear company has reported a modest year-on-year revenue growth of 1% in the first quarter, but a 31% year-on-year drop in profits, as it navigates lower margins and ongoing challenges in key markets
Terry Boyle from Trove: resale as an integrated revenue channel for footwear
As the resale economy continues to gain momentum, brands are increasingly exploring in-house recommerce channels. In this first part of his interview, Terry Boyle, CEO at Trove, shared his view on how footwear businesses can integrate and benefit from resale channels
Newsweek and Time Magazines rank Skechers as a top company
The US-based footwear company has received Newsweek’s ‘America’s Best of the Best 2025’ award and has appeared on Time’s ‘World’s Best Companies 2025’ list for the second year in a row
US Retail: fashion retail under pressure despite signs of recovery
Although overall retail sales increased in the first half of the year, fashion sales fell, weighed down by weak demand in the early months, inflationary pressures and new tariffs. In this context, the online channel remains a bright spot, as consumers increasingly seek convenience and discounts. At the same time, footwear imports in the first seven months of the year recorded higher values but lower volumes, as average prices climbed under tariff pressure. Despite glimpses of improvement, retailers face a challenging road ahead, with fragile consumer sentiment and uncertain trade policy-
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