Who’s in, who’s out, who’s been promoted and hired — FN covers all the industry changes in one place. Know of an executive on the move? Tell us at [email protected]. July 06, 2022: Lion Brothers Company has tapped Chris Heyn as its president and CEO. Heyn previously served as CEO of American apparel company Southern Tide, where he helped […]
LONDON — Harrods and Jimmy Choo are serving high tea. The luxury footwear brand is collaborating with the renowned department store on a three-month café takeover, open until Sept. 30. Choo Café will take place inside Harrods’ shoe department for an immersive English high tea experience with a twist — the interiors are all fuchsia rather […]
Calif. Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the state’s upcoming fiscal year budget, which includes $2.3 billion for port infrastructure improvements and upgrades amid months of port delays and supply chain woes. One of the main parts of the budget sets aside $110 million for creation of a new Goods Movement Training Campus at the San […]
FN rounds up all the store openings, closings and redesigns happening this month, from throughout the footwear industry. Send your retail news to [email protected]. July 6, 2022: Mango has inked a new agreement with Fox Group to open six stores in Toronto during 2022-2023, marking the Spanish brand’s official entry into Canada. These openings are just the beginning […]
When she was 10, Lisa Collier discovered — in a book report — the principles that helped two-time Heisman Trophy-winning running back Archie Griffin find success. Collier was inspired by his Three Ds — Desire, Determination and Dedication — so much so that she kept them written in her wallet. Today, the fashion industry veteran […]
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Footwear News may receive an affiliate commission. Jordan Brand unveiled the latest entry in Michael Jordan’s signature sneaker line this week along with details on when fans can get their hands on a pair. The sportswear brand shared details behind the design […]
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Footwear News may receive an affiliate commission. Puma has new colorways of its acclaimed MB.01 sneaker coming soon that are launching ahead of this year’s back-to-school season. The German sportswear giant confirmed this week that three new iterations of Charlotte […]
En route to securing his fourth NBA title, Golden State Warriors sharpshooting guard Stephen Curry laced up sneakers that had his fans and sneakerheads alike buzzing. Rather than wear his current Curry Flow 9 style, he hit the hardwood in a refreshed iteration of the Curry 4 that debuted in 2017. The new look — dubbed the Curry […]
The U.S. economy added 372,000 jobs in June and the unemployment rate remained unchanged from May and April at 3.6%, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday. This number represents little change from May, which saw an increase of a newly revised figure of 384,000 jobs, recently adjusted by 6,000 from the originally […]
MILAN — Fabiana Filippi is “entering a new era,” in the words of co-CEO Mario Filippi Coccetta. The next steps will see the Italian fashion brand focusing on the U.S. and Chinese markets in the next three years, with the opening of branches in those regions; a new store concept developed by architect Patricia Urquiola […]