Asics Appoints Koichiro Kodama To Head Asics America
“Gene made countless contributions to Asics America as he navigated the brand through an incredibly turbulent time for our industry and implemented numerous...
22 February, 2019
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Footwear Industry News Feed
Wolverine’s Q4 Boosted By Momentum At Merrell And Sperry
Wolverine World Wide reported earnings on an adjusted basis grew 27 percent in the fourth quarter, helped by improving margins and a sharp...
22 February, 2019
Foot Locker To Ramp Up Capital Spending In 2019
The increased spending reflects increased investments in the company’s store fleet in all existing regions, including Asia, and in its digital initiatives....
22 February, 2019
Asics Appoints Director Of Run Specialty Sales
Asics North America appointed Kevin McHale as its new director of run specialty sales. In this role, McHale will manage the run specialty...
22 February, 2019
Injinji Expands E-Commerce Portfolio In North America
“The demand for Injinji in Canada has been growing for some time, and we’ve had great success with our partnership with MEC,” said...
22 February, 2019
Payless Preparing For Second Bankruptcy
Payless ShoeSource is preparing for a second trip to bankruptcy court after emerging from proceedings last year, A CNBC report said if...
15 February, 2019
Jon Caplan To Retire From Genesco
Genesco Inc. announced that Jon Caplan recently announced his retirement as chief executive officer of Johnston & Murphy and Genesco’s Branded Group, effective...
15 February, 2019
Caleres Names Marci Grebstein SVP Marketing For Famous Footwear
Caleres on Tuesday announced Marci Grebstein will join Caleres as senior vice president of marketing for Famous Footwear on February 19. Famous Footwear...
15 February, 2019
Puma Q4 Revenues Jump 20 Percent
Puma wrapped up 2018 by reporting significant earnings gains in the fourth quarter on a 20.1 percent revenue gain. For 2019, Puma expects...
15 February, 2019
Asics’ Operating Earnings Tumble On Americas Weakness
Asics reported operating income slumped 46.3 percent in 2018 on a 3.4 percent decline in sales. Results were impacted by a sharp decline...
14 February, 2019
HanesBrands Q4 Powered By Huge Growth For Champion
HanesBrands announced fourth-quarter 2018 results, including net sales growth of 7 percent and double-digit operating profit growth. Both earnings and sales exceeded Wall...
14 February, 2019
Columbia Sportswear Beats Estimates On Record Q4, Full Year 2018
Columbia Sportswear Co. on Thursday announced net sales of $917.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2018, an increase of 18 percent (19...
14 February, 2019
Skechers Tops Q4 Targets On Robust International Growth
Skechers USA, Inc. reported earnings on an adjusted basis grew 42.3 percent, easily topping Wall Street’s targets, as sales gained 11.4 percent. Fourth Quarter Highlights Record...
14 February, 2019
Foot Locker Announces Global Realignment To Support International Growth Strategy
Foot Locker Inc., the New York-based specialty athletic retailer, on Tuesday announced a realignment of its organizational operating model into three distinct geographical...
08 February, 2019
Crocs To Relocate Global Headquarters To Broomfield, CO, In 2020
Crocs Inc. on Tuesday announced that it will relocate its corporate headquarters in 2020, from Niwot, CO, to Broomfield, CO. The move is...
08 February, 2019
Nike Signs Clean Energy Deal In Europe
Nike signed its first European clean energy deal with Iberdrola, the Spanish utility, with a goal of having all its offices in Europe...
08 February, 2019
Foot Locker Announces $100M Strategic Investment In GOAT Group
Foot Locker Inc. announced that it is making a $100 million strategic minority investment through its subsidiary in 1661, Inc., d/b/a GOAT, a...
08 February, 2019
Columbia Sportswear Beats Estimates On Record Q4, Full Year 2018
Columbia Sportswear Co. on Thursday announced net sales of $917.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2018, an increase of 18 percent (19...
08 February, 2019
Skechers Tops Q4 Targets On Robust International Growth
Skechers USA, Inc. reported earnings on an adjusted basis grew 42.3 percent, easily topping Wall Street’s targets, as sales gained 11.4 percent. Fourth Quarter Highlights Record...
08 February, 2019
The Buckle Sees Dip In January Comps
The Buckle Inc. announced that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 4-week period ended February 2,...
08 February, 2019
Sears Sale To Chairman Eddie Lampert Earns Court Approval
Sears Chairman Eddie Lampert’s $5.2 billion bid to buy the retailer’s assets and keep the chain alive was approved Thursday afternoon by U.S....
08 February, 2019
Brooks Sees Record Year In 2018
Brooks Running Co. reported global revenue reached a record $644 million in 2018, a 26-percent year-over-year. The gain was driven by a 28-percent...
31 January, 2019
Adidas Doubles Down On Commitment To Using Recycled Plastic
Adidas in 2018 produced more than five million pairs of shoes containing recycled plastic waste. The company now plans to more than double...
31 January, 2019
Puma Appoints Chief Sourcing Officer
The Supervisory Board of Puma SE has decided to create a dedicated board position for sourcing and has appointed Anne-Laure Descours as chief...
31 January, 2019
Kohl’s Partners With Weight Watchers
Kohl’s announced a new, strategic collaboration with WW, formerly Weight Watchers, to pilot a variety of health and wellness offerings to help customers...
31 January, 2019