Marco Pirani Appointed General Manager Commercial at LOWA
Jetzendorf, 18 March 2026 – LOWA Sportschuhe GmbH is expanding its management team with the appointment of Marco Pirani as General Manager Commercial, a newly...
03 April, 2026
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DJ Khaled Becomes the First Person in the World to Own a Personalized IMBOX Protection Machine
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...
26 March, 2026
Shoe Carnival Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2025 Results; Provides Fiscal 2026 Guidance
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...
26 March, 2026
Easter Spending Expected to Reach a Record $24.9 Billion
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...
26 March, 2026
Caleres Reports Fourth Quarter & Fiscal 2025 Results
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...
26 March, 2026
Aetrex’s FitAI™ Surpasses 2 Million Shoppers Across 500+ Global Retail Locations
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...
26 March, 2026
DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results; Delivers Record-Setting Fourth Quarter Sales for the DICK’S Business
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...
12 March, 2026
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor’s February Data Shows Another Month of Sales Growth
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...
12 March, 2026
HEELUXE AND JONES & VINING ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP BRINGING PERFECT FIT FASTER, BETTER AND EASIER
Brockton, MA | February 26, 2026 | Jones & Vining, an industry leader with global production delivering perfect fit, comfort and performance, announced a strategic partnership...
05 March, 2026
Soles4Souls Acquires Erren Recondition to Expand Global Circular Solutions for Brands and Retailers
March 4, 2026 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – March 4, 2026 – Soles4Souls, the global nonprofit turning shoes and clothing into opportunity, today announced the acquisition of Erren...
05 March, 2026
Acushnet Holdings Corp. Announces Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Results, Declares Increased Quarterly Cash Dividend, Introduces 2026 Outlook
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...
26 February, 2026
Wolverine Worldwide Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
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...
26 February, 2026
Rocky Brands, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
Feb 24, 2026 4:05 PM Eastern Standard Time NELSONVILLE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rocky Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCKY) today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and year ended...
26 February, 2026
Crocs, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Results; Issues First Quarter and Full-Year 2026 Outlook
February 12, 2026 Full-Year 2025 Results Outperform Expectations on Revenue and Earnings Per Share Strong Cash Flow Enabled Repurchase of 6.5 Million Shares for $577...
13 February, 2026
BIRKENSTOCK REPORTS FISCAL FIRST QUARTER 2026 RESULTS; STRONG HOLIDAY DEMAND DROVE REVENUE GROWTH OF 18% IN CONSTANT FX, AHEAD THE FULL-YEAR TARGET OF 13-15%
Birkenstock Holding plc / Key word(s): Quarter Results BIRKENSTOCK REPORTS FISCAL FIRST QUARTER 2026 RESULTS; STRONG HOLIDAY DEMAND DROVE REVENUE GROWTH OF 18% IN CONSTANT FX,...
13 February, 2026