Birkenstock may be a fashion sandal brand, but the company is trying to win over a new subset of consumers as well: runners. The German sandal company on Thursday laid out a plan to position its footwear as an ideal recovery option for runners after their workouts. In a call with analysts discussing the company’s 2023 results, […]
La Sportiva has made its retail debut stateside. Italy-based outdoor footwear brand La Sportiva has long called Boulder, Colo., home for its North American operations. It is also where La Sportiva opened its first U.S. brick-and-mortar store. The new store is located at 2100 Broadway, and it opened its doors on Jan. 2. “We are not just opening a store here. […]
Physical retail is here to stay, but the successful stores of the future are upgrading the in-store experience. At the National Retail Federation’s Big Show in New York City this week, industry experts and executives outlined what they see as a new model for the store of the future, one that emphasizes experiential elements and a focus […]
The Spanish footwear sector is claiming its place in the world as one of the leading countries in the production of high-quality footwear. Spanish footwear is internationally recognized for several distinctive values that give it its identity. One of the hallmarks of Spanish footwear is its high quality, both in materials and finishes. Spain has […]
As the retail industry evolves, the role of the chief financial officer is rapidly shifting as well. During a Sunday session at The National Retail Federation’s Big Show in New York, financial leaders from Macy’s, Rothy’s and Levi Strauss and Co. shared how the CFO role has changed over the years and outlined why they are in […]
Tiger Woods and Nike confirmed their split via Instagram on Monday, marking the end to their iconic and fruitful 27-year relationship. However, the golf legend’s post has left his fans asking a million-dollar question: Where will he go next? After thanking Nike co-founder Phil Knight and others, Woods concluded his Instagram post by stating, “People will ask if there is […]
Major footwear brands are announcing updated sales and earnings expectations ahead of and during their presentations at the 2024 ICR conference, which begins today and runs through Wednesday. Boot Barn, Crocs, Genesco, On and Wolverine Worldwide are among the many companies participating in the conference and have released updated guidance or have pre-announced recent sales results and expectations for the […]
Around 2,360 pairs of H.H. Brown Shoe Co.’s men’s work boots have been recalled after reports that the sole is not puncture-resistant, posing an injury hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reported on Thursday. No injuries have been reported. According to the alert from the CPSC, the recall involves the men’s Redeemer 11” Waterproof Metguard Comp Toe […]
Genesco Inc. has named another former Foot Locker exec to its Journeys leadership team. The Nashville-based company, which also owns Johnston & Murphy, Schuh and other labels, appointed Chris Santaella as EVP and chief merchandising officer for the Journeys group, replacing Pete Hicks who retired in October. Santaella’s appointment is effective Feb. 5. This week, Andy Gray officially started at Genesco […]
With a $400 million donation to help revive a once-thriving Black neighborhood in Portland, Ore., Nike co-founder Phil Knight has earned a spot on The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s list of the biggest charitable donations of 2023. In April, Knight and his wife, Penny, invested $400 million in the 1803 Fund, which is described as “a private equity fund for the people” with […]