While the 2022 US Open could be the last time Serena Williams hits the court in a Grand Slam, her impact on the sport is far from over. Throughout her more than 30-year career, Williams has used her platform to break barriers for female athletes. And with help from Nike, that’s only going to continue. For […]
Lululemon isn’t just about leggings anymore. The company has a goal to hit $12.5 billion in net revenue by 2026. And creating new products is a key part of getting there. The Vancouver, British Columbia-based athleisure brand on Thursday announced better-than-expected results for the second quarter, with net revenues up 29% to $1.9 billion. In a […]
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Footwear News may receive an affiliate commission. Combat boots have been around since… forever. Beginning in the first century, people have worn a variation of what we have now. Introduced originally as shoes for — surprise, surprise — combat, the […]
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]. Aug. 29, 2022: Neiman Marcus has launched its fall 2022 campaign. Titled “Live Your Luxury,” this 360-degree campaign includes advertising, in-store visuals, The Fall Book, events, digital content and videos. […]
Harlem’s Fashion Row will host its 15th Anniversary Fashion Show & Style Awards on Sept. 6 in partnership with LVMH in North America. With this year’s theme, “Future’s Past,” the event at a private location will showcase fashion’s future and aims to support further progress for diversity, equality and inclusion in the fashion world. In […]
Pennsylvania police are searching for two suspects in connection with a recent retail theft. The Springettsbury Township Police Department last week requested help identifying two people suspected of stealing almost $3,000 worth of merchandise from a Kohl’s store on August 23 and 24. According to police, both suspects likely left the store in a black SUV. FN […]
On provided a progress update on its sustainability and social initiatives on Monday in its second annual impact report. A key highlight from On’s 2021 Impact Progress Report include increasing the company’s use of recycled materials. At the end of 2021, 53% of the polyester and 63% of the polyamide used was recycled, and 95% of the […]
Gap Inc. withdrew its guidance for the year after reporting a net loss of $49 million in the second quarter of 2022. The beleaguered San Francisco-based company, which is in the midst of a CEO search, cited inflationary pressures impacting the lower-income consumer and the wrong merchandise mix and sizes at its Old Navy banner […]
MILAN — A strong performance in the U.S., Western Europe and the United Arab Emirates helped the Ermenegildo Zegna Group report 20.8% growth in the first half. In the six months ended June 30, revenues amounted to 729 million euros, compared with 603.3 million euros in the same period last year. This was achieved despite […]
FN rounds up all the store openings, closings and redesigns happening this month, from throughout the footwear industry. Send your retail news to [email protected]. Aug. 26, 2022: Louis Vuitton has opened a new men’s store at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, Calif. This new location is the ninth freestanding men’s store in the country, and […]