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(New York, NY) – Today, two multi-generational, family-owned footwear businesses with deep roots in New York have joined forces, with Deer Stags integrating into the...
For immediate release April 10, 2026 WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation today announced the 2026 Top 50 Global Retailers. Conducted by Kantar, the list ranks the...
Mar 31, 2026 4:15 PM Eastern Daylight Time Delivered strong fourth quarter and finish to the year; fourth quarter revenue exceeded guidance, increasing 6% on...
Jetzendorf, 18 March 2026 – LOWA Sportschuhe GmbH is expanding its management team with the appointment of Marco Pirani as General Manager Commercial, a newly...
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MIAMI, FL — IMBOX Protection, the world’s only in-store footwear protection technology, today announced a groundbreaking milestone: Grammy Award-winning musical artist and producer DJ...
Mar 26, 2026 6:10 AM Eastern Daylight Time FORT MILL, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Shoe Carnival, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCVL)(the “Company”), a leading retailer of footwear and accessories for the...
For immediate release March 24, 2026 WASHINGTON – Consumer spending on Easter is expected to reach a record total of $24.9 billion this year, according to the...
Mar 19, 2026 6:45 AM Eastern Daylight Time ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Caleres (NYSE: CAL), a market-leading portfolio of consumer-driven footwear brands, today reported financial results for the...
Mar 17, 2026 9:05 AM Eastern Daylight Time TEANECK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aetrex, Inc. (“Aetrex”), today, reached a major milestone for its FitAI™ technology, surpassing 2 million recommendations...
March 12, 2026 – Delivers 3.1% Fourth Quarter Comparable Sales Growth for the DICK'S Business (A) – – Guides to Growth in Sales and Profitability in...
For immediate release March 10, 2026 WASHINGTON — Retail sales grew again in February, with moderate gains month over month and strong increases year over year, according...
Brockton, MA | February 26, 2026 | Jones & Vining, an industry leader with global production delivering perfect fit, comfort and performance, announced a strategic partnership...
March 4, 2026 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – March 4, 2026 – Soles4Souls, the global nonprofit turning shoes and clothing into opportunity, today announced the acquisition of Erren...
Acushnet Holdings Corp. Announces Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Results, Declares Increased Quarterly Cash Dividend, Introduces 2026 Outlook Key Highlights: • Full year net sales of $2.56...
ROCKFORD, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2026-- Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE: WWW) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025 ended January...