Footwear
Footwear news and trends daily in the retail industry, covering topics in business, luxury, beauty, fashion and lifestyle.
The British footwear brand has filed a lawsuit against Chinese e-commerce platform Temu, accusing the online retailer of trademark infringement.
New Balance, has recently launched an innovative resale platform named Reconsidered. This initiative is a step towards sustainability and circularity, reflecting New Balance’s commitment to environmental responsibility within the footwear industry.
Boston-based giant New Balance has initiated legal action against luxury Italian label Golden Goose. The lawsuit, filed in the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts, alleges that Golden Goose has infringed on the trade dress of New Balance‘s iconic ‘dad shoes’, specifically the flagship Model 990 line.
Elizée, a high-end women’s shoe brand, is the brainchild of Erika Carrero, an accomplished figure in international finance who noticed a void in the market for heels that were both fashionable and comfortable.
Hirestreet, a leading rental platform, unveiled its first-ever shoe rental collection in an exciting partnership with Schuh, a prominent footwear retailer.
Birkenstock, the iconic German footwear brand known for its sandals, is reportedly planning to go public in the United States as early as September 2023.
Under Armour, a leader in athletic performance apparel, footwear, and accessories, has announced the launch of its first-ever loyalty program, “UA Rewards.”
Canada Goose, the renowned outerwear company, has recently expanded its sustainability efforts with the launch of a re-commerce platform named “Canada Goose Generations”.
Adidas, the global leader in the sporting goods industry, has announced a further release of its Yeezy inventory in August 2023.
Authentic Brands Group, a leading brand development company, has recently made a significant move in the retail industry by acquiring the renowned footwear brand, Rockport.
Birkenstock, the iconic German sandal manufacturer, is reportedly considering an Initial Public Offering (IPO), a move that could potentially value the company at over $6 billion.
The Athlete’s Foot (TAF), a renowned sneaker store, has been making strides in promoting Black ownership within the footwear industry through its Strategic African American Retail Track (StAART) program.
The popular shoe brand Rockport has recently faced a series of unfortunate events, including filing for bankruptcy for the second time in five years, the resignation of its CEO Gregg Ribatt, and a struggling retail landscape.
Nike has joined forces with French designer Simon Porte Jacquemus to create the highly anticipated J Force 1 collection.
Authentic Brands Group (ABG), the US private equity-backed company known for its ownership of brands such as Reebok and Ted Baker, has recently completed the acquisition of British heritage footwear brand Hunter.
Chloé, a renowned luxury fashion brand, has collaborated with popular footwear brand Teva to create a unique line of summer sandals.
Azazie, a leading US-based direct-to-consumer bridal and special occasion dress brand, has recently expanded its product offerings to include footwear and bags, aiming to become a one-stop destination for bridal shopping.
Allbirds, a popular footwear retailer known for its comfortable and eco-friendly merino wool-based sneakers, experienced a significant drop in its stock value, plummeting more than 47% after a disappointing earnings report.
Jennifer Lopez, the iconic pop culture figure and entrepreneur, has recently collaborated with the e-commerce retailer Revolve to launch an exclusive footwear collection in partnership with her own shoe line, JLO Jennifer Lopez.
Nisolo, footwear brand has opened their second retail storefront in Georgetown store in Washington, DC.
