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Wolverine Highlights ‘Woman-Made’ Structures and Female Trade Workers In New Campaign

Wolverine is encouraging more women to enter the historically male-dominated sector. This Women’s History Month, the Wolverine brand is uplifting women in the skilled trades. The Wolverine Worldwide-owned boot brand is rolling out a campaign to highlight female workers and encouraging more women to enter the historically male-dominated sector. Dubbed “Woman-Made,” the campaign encourages people to sign a petition to make […]

Admins on Mar 01, 2024 0

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Sales of Birkenstock’s Closed-Toe Shoe Models Exceed Sandal Revenues for First Time in Q1

Birkenstock’s CEO noted on Thursday’s earnings call that the company has seen a “significant” and “continuous” shift towards closed-toe silhouettes. Birkenstock may be best known as a sandal brand, but according to company executives, its closed-toe shoe offering is gaining traction. On the company’s first quarter earnings call with analysts on Thursday, chief executive officer Oliver Reichert noted that Birkenstock […]

Admins on Mar 01, 2024 0

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Tod’s Supports Italian Pavilion at Venice Art Biennale

The group’s chairman and CEO Diego Della Valle continues to underscore the importance of preserving Italy’s cultural and artistic heritage. MILAN — Diego Della Valle is once again putting hand-to-pocket to support Italy’s artistic and cultural heritage. The Tod’s Group chairman and chief executive officer spoke at a press conference at Rome’s Ministry of Culture on Tuesday […]

Admins on Feb 28, 2024 0

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Macy’s Is Closing 150 Stores, Leaning Into Small-Format Locations

Macy’s Inc. announced a plan to close more of its namesake stores across the country as part of a new strategic plan to grow business. The department store retailer said on Tuesday it would close about 150 “underproductive locations” through 2026, with 50 of these closures set for 2024. The company also said it would […]

Admins on Feb 28, 2024 0

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Footwear Brands at Coterie and Magic New York Tout New Styles for Fall ’24 to Help Energize Market

Attendees at Coterie and Magic New York this week were optimistic about 2024 business. Much like the sentiment heard at FFANY, Atlanta Shoe Market and Micam earlier this month, attendees at Coterie and Magic New York this week were optimistic about 2024 business. Indeed, the positive mood was the common theme this season at New York City’s Javits Center, which hosted Coterie […]

Admins on Feb 26, 2024 0

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BHM Spotlight: How Ballerina Ingrid Silva Started a Fight for Inclusivity With Her Pointe Shoes

Ingrid Silva was the first black ballerina to have her pointe shoes the color of her skin. With DEI at a critical inflection point, cultivating diverse talent is more important than ever before. As part of our commitment to champion diversity across the industry, the 2024 FN Black History Month Spotlight will highlight the new wave of […]

Admins on Feb 26, 2024 0

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Everything to Know About the Shoes at Milan Fashion Week Fall 2024

In an era of change and challenge, the Italian city remains an essential gathering place. In an era of change and challenge for made-in-Italy brands, Milan Fashion Week remains a critical place for the industry to gather — and look forward. Here are the top shoe highlights from the city’s footwear presentations. Check back for more throughout […]

Admins on Feb 24, 2024 0

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Jimmy Choo’s New Made-to-Order ‘Couture’ Styles Rise to the Level of Art

The brand worked with a popular LVMH collaborator, the famed Parisian embroidery shop Les Ateliers Vermont, on the exquisite designs. LONDON — Jimmy Choo’s creative director Sandra Choi works and designs like her established counterparts in the industry: she hides in nature to escape from the beauty and glamour of the fashion world, and she still sketches every accessory […]

Admins on Feb 24, 2024 0

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Wolverine Worldwide 2023 Sales, Profits Meet Guidance Following Transformational Year

Shares of Wolverine Worldwide nudged up under 1 percent Wednesday morning on the news that the footwear company finished 2023 with revenue and earnings that were in line with its guidance, as well as inventory and debt levels that were better than expected, after months of aggressive divestitures and cost cutting measures. Even still, the Rockford, Mich.-based company reported that revenues in […]

Admins on Feb 22, 2024 0

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New Exhibitors and Fresh Product Energize Micam Show, But Challenges Persist for Italian Shoe Industry

Economic obstacles and geopolitical crises dampened the mood at Micam this week — but footwear brands and retailers attending the bi-annual show were focusing on fresh opportunity despite the uncertain climate. This edition of Micam, the largest international trade show, brought together 923 brands, 464 of which were Italian. The other 459 exhibitors came from outside Italy, with […]

Admins on Feb 22, 2024 0