Store openings this year are outpacing closures, widening the gap from the same period in 2021. The 4,283 announced store openings year-to-date as of June 24 significantly outpaced the 1,766 announced store closures, according to recent data from Coresight Research’s U.S. Store Tracker Extra for June 2022. These closures and openings are expected to result in a […]
Gap Inc. is moving full steam ahead on its aggressive store opening plan for its Athleta brand. The San Francisco-based company said on Thursday that it will introduce its first outlet stores for the athletic brand this year as part of its aggressive strategy to open 30 to 40 new Athleta stores this year. According to the […]
Excitement is building for the FN CEO Summit, now just weeks away. The can’t-miss August market week event is set for Aug. 3 at The Plaza. Register for the FN CEO Summit here. Today, FN announces more all-star speakers, including FDRA president and CEO Matt Priest, who will be in conversation with Genesco President and CEO Mimi […]
Party shoes are on the rise as consumers return to in-person events like cocktail parties and weddings. “Dress footwear sales are shifting away from pumps — a more conservative and work-oriented style — to open-toe sandals, which are more occasion-oriented,” said Beth Goldstein, fashion footwear and accessories analyst at NPD. Overall, NPD found that between […]
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Footwear News may receive an affiliate commission. A new sneaker collaboration between Supreme and Vans is on the way. After releasing multiple iterations of the iconic Old Skool and Half Cab silhouettes in November 2021, the streetwear brand and the California-based skatewear […]
Amazon is under investigation by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) over concerns that the company is giving an unfair advantage to its own retail business and sellers over third-party merchants on its marketplace. The CMA said in a statement on Wednesday that it is looking into the U.S. e-commerce giant’s practices affecting sellers […]
About 4.3 million people quit their jobs in May at a rate of 2.8%, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This number represented little change from the 4.4 million people who quit in April at a rate of 2.9%. Quits decreased by 33,000 in real estate and rental and leasing, by 19,000 in state […]
See all the season’s biggest marketing moves, from ad campaigns and digital initiatives to major ambassador partnerships. Got some news to share? Send it to [email protected]. July 6, 2022: Fendi has released its autumn/winter 2022 ready-to-wear campaign featuring Bella Hadid. Shot in Rome by Craig McDean, with creative direction by Ronnie Cooke Newhouse, Hadid wears women’s artistic […]
Striking a delicate balance in design is a worthwhile endeavor in fashion — especially for footwear. Italian footwear brand AGL does so through a deep dive into the mind of its consumer through data, taking a distinctive approach to designing its forthcoming collections. AGL’s Pre-Spring/Resort 2023 collection, “Wearable Chic,” incorporates daywear functionality, wearability and upscale […]
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 […]