Steve Madden fall 2026 “Ask Steve” campaign. Courtesy of Steve Madden After years of fielding footwear-related questions, Steve Madden knows that picking out just the right pair of shoes can be a difficult task — so he’s here to help. His footwear brand is leaning into nostalgia with its fall 2026 campaign introducing the “Ask Steve” […]
While Steve Madden brand sales were a standout in the second quarter, Dolce Vita also showed strong growth across wholesale and DTC. Courtesy of Dolce Vita Trend-right product across the portfolio lifted Steve Madden‘s second quarter earnings, and things are looking up for the rest of the year. The company’s chairman and chief executive officer […]
UBS analyst Jay Sole expects Steven Madden Ltd. could miss analysts’ second quarter gross margin estimates due to inventory issues connected with its Kurt Geiger operation. Peter Dazeley/Getty Images Are Q2 gross margin expectations too high for some shoe firms? Maybe. Softline companies are manageing their inventory well, said UBS analyst Jay Sole. After analyzing […]
US President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at the White House on February 20, 2026. Anadolu via Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump is already planning new tariffs to replace the ones the U.S. Supreme Court struck down on Friday. Friday’s Supreme Court ruling found that Trump overstepped his authority to impose double-digit […]
On, Adidas and Tiger Woods’ Sun Day Red golf brand all had legal dramas this year. Courtesy Images There was no shortage of legal issues affecting the footwear industry in 2025. While trademark complaints made up the bulk of the legal dramas this year, other disputes made headlines as well. From White Mountain’s battle with […]
Steve Madden said it is “tired of being targeted” by Adidas for footwear design elements in new lawsuit. Courtesy Photos Steve Madden is suing Adidas in an effort to stop the German athletic company from its alleged efforts to “monopolize common design features in the fashion industry.” According to a lawsuit filed on Wednesday in […]
Nike Inc. is one of many footwear firms that signed a letter asking for an exemption for footwear from tariffs under the Trump administration. Lauren DeCicca/Getty Images The footwear industry is making sure its voice is heard in Washington. The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA), along with more than 80 leading U.S. footwear […]
Kurt Geiger’s new 2,916-sq.-ft. store on London’s Oxford Street. HUFTON AND CROW In a surprise move, Steve Madden is snapping up Kurt Geiger for 289 million pounds in cash, or $360 million at current exchange. Kurt Geiger’s private equity parent Cinven was first said to be considering a sale of the company back in 2023. […]
After years of refining its footwear category, Anne Klein is making its first significant push into sneakers. As it embarks on the move, the company is getting inspiration from the late designer’s famous quote: “Clothes won’t change the world, the women who wear them will.” A more footwear-specific version of the mantra will serve as […]
“I could tell you the hottest shoe from 1980 to now.” Sitting on a stool inside PMC Studios in New York, Steve Madden — wearing his signature Yankees cap — is reflecting on some of his own greatest hits through the years. He lights up when he talks about the Mary Lou, the big-toed patent leather Mary […]