Skechers is slated to close on its merger agreement with 3G Capital in Q3. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Skechers Inc. could see a delay in the closing date of its $9 billion go-private deal with 3G Capital. The footwear company on Tuesday received antitrust clearance from the Federal Trade Commission to proceed on its deal with […]
A look at a Nike sneaker wall at a Macy’s store on March 21, 2024, in San Francisco. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Nike Inc.’s stock soared 15 percent and closed at $72.04 per share on Friday, one day after president and chief executive officer Elliott Hill told investors that the worst is behind them. “The results […]
Rex Shoes. Rex Shoes It was always the dream for Nanette Adair to join the family business of shoemaking. She grew up running around the Rex Shoes factory on Decatur Street in New Orleans and learning about the craft. She could easily picture her future at the company — but her grandfather died at a […]
Jamie Haller Alexa Vitug Photography To perfect something as classic as the loafer is a challenging endeavor. But Jamie Haller was up for the task when she decided to found her namesake label in 2020 with a small batch of shoes that would become a cult favorite among fashion editors and the L.A. creative community. […]
A worker on a production line of rubber rain boots at Guanhong Plastic Industry Co. Ltd, in Jieshou, China, on Sept. 27, 2024. Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images The threat of higher tariffs may have provided footwear firms with an unintended benefit as they took charge of rethinking their supply chains. That’s because U.S. President Donald […]
The exhibit hall at Switchback 2025. Ian Servantes for Footwear News Switchback has wrapped its first standalone trade show, growing out of The Running Event to gather the outdoor industry over three days this week in Nashville. Nearly 1,300 attendees represented 194 brands and 290 retailers from 41 states and 9 countries. The trade show […]
COURTESY OF RETAILER The first time I put on a pair of On shoes, I was impressed by both their performance and their comfort. Living in New York City, commuting to both the gym and my office, I spend a lot of time on my feet. Walking is one of the most accessible and beneficial forms […]
Michael Jordan in the Air Jordan 12 Steel in Scottie Pippen’s 1994 charity game at Chicago Stadium. Photo by John Biever /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images; Courtesy of JD Sports The Air Jordan 10 isn’t always held in the same esteem as other earlier models from the franchise, as it was released while Michael Jordan […]
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Beyoncé Knowles-Carter added a new pair of shoes to her “Cowboy Carter Tour” wardrobe while performing in London on Thursday. The singer lit up the stage in a custom pair of Jimmy Choo’s Cece […]
Gigi Hadid for Havaianas Havaianas Havaianas owner Alpargatas S.A. is shifting gears in the North American market. The São Paulo-based company disclosed on Friday that it has signed an exclusive distribution agreement for the Havaianas brand of flip-flops for the U.S. and Canada with The Eastman Group. The pair will work together throughout 2025 on […]