CEO Jim von Maur on Sticking to the Fundamentals and Evolving

“I’m not into buzzwords or terms companies use to keep Wall Street happy,” said Jim von Maur, president and CEO of Von Maur and the retailer’s fourth-generation leader. When talking strategy, “digital-first” or the metaverse aren’t part of von Maur’s conversation. It’s more about “blocking and tackling,” bricks-and-mortar and service. And he seems dubious about […]

The Collabs: Y-3 Teams Up With Palace on Capsule, Todd Snyder Releases Latest Boot With Danner + More

Nov. 8, 2022: Adidas and Yohji Yamamoto are closing out their “20 Years: Recoded” celebrations in subversive fashion – collaborating with Palace on a selection of apparel, accessories, and footwear. Apparel highlights include a reversible souvenir jacket, a reversible puffer jacket, a graphic football tee, a custom track top and track pants, a nylon wool coach jacket and matching pants, […]

Marketing Plays: Ferragamo Launches Preview Collection and Campaign Along With New Virtual Activation + More News

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]. Nov. 8, 2022: Ferragamo has unveiled a new virtual space dubbed “The World of Ferragamo.” The space is described by the Italian luxury brand as an immersive journey through an […]

Earnings Wrap: Allbirds Reports Latest Results + More

FN keeps track of all of our earnings coverage for retailers and footwear companies here. Nov. 8, 2022: Allbirds, Inc. (BIRD) Earnings: Net loss was $25.2 million in the third quarter of 2022 compared to $13.8 million in the third quarter of 2021, and net loss margin was 35.0% compared to 22.0% in the third quarter of 2021. Sales: Net […]

Imports Continue to Slow as Holiday Shopping Season Heats Up

Retailers expect a busy holiday season the next two months, but imports at the nation’s major container ports should continue to slow from records set earlier in the year, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates. According to the report, U.S. ports covered […]

Sorel Headquarters to Move in Early 2023 as the Brand Continues Growth

Sorel is getting a new headquarters. In an announcement on Tuesday, the footwear brand’s parent, Columbia Sportswear Co., stated that Sorel would move into an expanded headquarters building in early 2023. According to the company, the new Sorel headquarters will be housed in an exclusive single-use building on Columbia Sportswear’s campus in Washington County, Oregon. […]

Charity Works: Macy’s Launches Multi-Year Partnership With Big Brothers Big Sisters + More News

A monthly roundup of footwear brands and retailers that are participating in charitable causes. Share your news with us at [email protected]. Oct. 31, 2022: Macy’s will launch a multi-year partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) to serve young people through the power of mentorship, creating a path for future success and impact that lasts a […]

Zegna, Thom Browne Grow in Third Quarter Across Geographies, Channels

Solid growth across geographies and channels for both the Zegna and Thom Browne labels, in particular in Europe, the U.S. and the Middle East, boosted the Ermenegildo Zegna Group’s top line in the third quarter. And Gildo Zegna, chairman and CEO, believes the Middle East “can be the new China.” During a conference call with analysts […]

Ugg and Hoka Sales Drive Momentum in Deckers’ Q2 Results

Deckers Brands’ shares were down less than 1% in after hours trading on Thursday after the company beat expectations for earnings and sales in the second quarter, with Ugg sales leading the momentum. Overall, net sales at Deckers increased 21.3% to $875.6 million and diluted earnings per share were $3.80, both of which were ahead […]

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