D’Amelio Style: Family Edition
The D’Amelio family talks to FN about their new shoe line, what makes a video go viral and of course, the importance of family time.
The Best Gifts for Dads Who Want Nothing
We’ve all been there. Dad wants nothing for Christmas. Dad wants nothing for his birthday. Dad buys a pinball machine for the basement without saying anything about it. Dad forgets Father’s Day. Finding gifts for men and older men in particular can be a pain in the ass. Love is not enough. The card will […]
On Is Rooted In Performance. It’s Co-CEO Says That’s What Makes It Cool.
On Holding just had its best quarter yet, fueled by supply chain improvements and soaring demand for the burgeoning running brand. While The Swiss running shoe brand is rooted in perfomance, it has gained favor among non-athletes as well who have opted to buy the brand for its “cool” factor. According to Piper Sandler’s 45th semi-annual survey […]
Under Armour’s Deal with Notre Dame Could End Soon, Report Says
Under Armour’s apparel deal with Notre Dame may soon be coming to an end. The sponsorship deal has reportedly expired, according to a report in Sports Illustrated. This leaves the university open to new opportunities for other deals with brands such as Nike and Adidas, who are could emerge as two likely suitors to fill […]
Inside Aurora James’ Memoir: How the Designer Overcame Adversity and Abuse to Become a Fashion Changemaker
Aurora James is no stranger to the fashion industry. Her footwear brand Brother Vellies is celebrating its 10-year anniversary and after winning the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund in 2015, James finds herseld in a full circle moment as she has now been voted in as a vice chair of the Council of Fashion Designers of America. In her […]
Under Armour CEO Stephanie Linnartz Is Banking on Footwear to Win Over Female Consumers
Under Armour CEO Stephanie Linnartz wants to win over more female consumers. And she plans to leverage shoes to do it. “Footwear must also be part of the long-term equation to grow the women’s business,” Linnartz told analysts in a call discussing the company’s fourth quarter earnings on Tuesday. “We will go after women harder than this […]
RG Barry CEO Bob Mullaney on Turning Dearfoams Into a Lifestyle Brand & Pursuing New Acquisitions
“RG Barry isn’t just the house of Dearfoams anymore,” president and CEO Bob Mullaney told FN last month from his office on the Boston waterfront. “It really is a platform for many consumer brands.” Since joining the company in 2017, the industry veteran has orchestrated several changes within the organization. One is that Boston office. Mullaney said […]
JD Sports, Dr Martens Among Retailers Opening at Aventura Mall This Year
Miami-area luxury shopping destination Aventura Mall has announced more than a dozen luxury brands and first-to-market pop-ups that are slated to open this year. Among the footwear and athletic retailers scheduled to open at the mall in 2023 are JD Sports and Dr Martens. According to Aventura, Dr Martens will open this summer on the upper level […]
Brooks Running Continues Growth in Q1 With Record Sales in EMEA Region
Brooks Running is continuing its growth in the first quarter, after a record 2022. In the first quarter of 2023, the Seattle-based performance running brand reported 20 percent year-over-year global revenue growth, including a record 32 percent increase in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. Brooks said it also saw strong brand demand across […]
Kate Middleton and Prince William Ride Bikes in Casual Photo Marking 12th Anniversary
The Prince and Princess of Wales celebrated their 12th wedding anniversary on Saturday, sharing a new portrait on their official Instagram profile. “12 years ” the captioned the snapshot accompanied by a heart emoji. The image was taken by British photographer Matt Porteous, and it shows William and Kate riding bikes in the countryside and holding each other in casual […]