The Shoe Industry’s Latest C-Suite Trend? CFO Shuffling
The latest merry-go-round of executive changes at firms has been centered around the critical chief financial officer position. Since the start of the new year, Caleres, Genesco, On and…
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Adidas Opens First U.S.-focused Soccer Store Amid World Cup Mania
Adidas has opened the first U.S.-only soccer-focused flagship store ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup’s kickoff this summer in North America. The 9,000 square-foot store opened on Thursday…
Footwear Retailers Reveal What’s Selling Now & Predict the Hottest Looks for 2026
It’s a busy time for retailers. The fashion show and trade show seasons are in full swing, and store buyers are busy crisscrossing the globe, getting a peek at the collections for fall…
Jason Short Joins Orva to Grow Footwear Portfolio
Orva, an e-commerce accelerator with an expertise in , is looking to grow. To get there, Orva brought in Jason Short as senior vice president, general merchandise manager. He has over 30…
Berluti Unveils Shadow Sneaker Campaign With Three New Faces
SHADOW WALK: Having skipped its traditional presentation this season, Berluti on Wednesday unveiled a new campaign for its Shadow sneaker with a cocktail event at the Lo Brutto Stahl…
Renfro Brands Taps Jay Robinson as CEO
Renfro Brands is starting 2026 with new leadership. The company said it appointed Jay Robinson as its new president and CEO. Robinson, who succeeds Stan Jewell as he transitions to another…
Best Shoes at the WWD Style Awards 2026 Red Carpet
The 2026 WWD Style Awards unfolded at Regent Santa Monica Beach in Los Angeles on Friday, welcoming a slew of celebrity guests dressed to the nines, down to their fancy , to celebrate the…
A Challenged Luxury Shoe Business Is Bracing for Major Impact Ahead of Probable Saks Global Bankruptcy
A Saks Global bankruptcy would have a significant impact on independent luxury shoe designers and fashion houses that derive a large percentage of sales from the category. “In some cases,…
3,000 Consumers Sound Off on Athletic Footwear Brand Preferences: Who Came Out on Top?
Which athletic brands are top of mind for consumers? UBS’ Global Sportswear Consumer Survey, which includes footwear, takes a look at a number of categories that include brand awareness,…
What to Watch: M&A Surprises Can’t Be Ruled Out for the Footwear Sector in 2026
The sector could see a surprise or two on the mergers and acquisitions front in 2026. That surprise in 2025 came from the $9 billion take-private deal for Skechers Inc., when it inked its…
What to Watch: Nike, On Holdings, Amer Sports and Steven Madden Are Top 2026 Shoe Stock Picks
As Nike Inc. continues an intense turnaround effort, Wall Street is upbeat on the stock’s prospects for the new year. Other stocks favored by some analysts heading into 2026 include On…
Import Costs, Tariff Pressures Suggest Turbulent 2026 For Shoe Firms, But Some Optimism Takes Hold
Shoe companies are bracing for a challenging first half in 2026. According to a Q4 2025 Shoe Executive Business Survey by the Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA), higher landed…
EXCLUSIVE: Marubeni Consumer Platform US Acquires Jacobson Group, Owner of Gola Footwear
LONDON — Marubeni Consumer Platform US is kicking off 2026 with the acquisition of Britain’s Jacobson Group, owner of footwear brands including Gola, Lotus, Ravel, and Frank Wright, and a…
These Were the Biggest Footwear CEO Changes of 2025
The past year brought another round of turnover among chief executive officers at major footwear brands and retailers, including Puma, , Converse and REI Co-op. In some cases, the changes…
The Biggest Footwear M&A Deals of 2025
News’ 80th anniversary in 2025 saw a host of deal activity in the shoe space, including the biggest footwear buyout in the industry’s history. While a few financial buyers were looking…
Queen Camilla, Kate Middleton and More Royals Leaned on Suede Boots as Their Go-to Festive Footwear Style This Holiday Season
Members of the royal families in Europe have mastered the art of sticking to the royal dress code while also dressing warmly for the winter. Boots have been the footwear of choice over the…
The Biggest Footwear Business Issues That Grabbed Headlines in 2025
If footwear firms thought 2025 would be challenging under a new presidential administration, they weren’t wrong. The year was fraught with many competing concerns and much uncertainty,…
Footwear Trends Show Fashion Gains as Casual Athletic ‘Normalizes’
With fashion appearing to be on the rebound, Steven Madden Ltd. could be the biggest beneficiary of the new shoe trend, according to BTIG analyst Janine Stichter. In a research note on…
This Veteran Shoemaker Crafts Bespoke Footwear in Her Cotswolds Garden
Caroline Groves doesn’t call herself a designer and she’s never worked for a brand. The 40-year footwear veteran likes to be known simply as a “craftsman.” “What I do is entirely bespoke.…
Boot Sales Had a Slow Start This Fall, But Business Is Now More Brisk as Winter Takes Hold
Winter weather has arrived, setting the stage for boot-selling season. Tall boots, short boots, booties, block heel boots and square toe boots are among the featured styles offered this…
The Best Shoes on the Jingle Ball 2025 Red Carpet and Stage
The 2025 holiday season is well underway, and that means the annual iHeartRadio Jingle Ball concert is making its way around the country, bringing out some of the biggest names in music to…
Zoey Deutch Cosigns the Pierced Footwear Trend in Tory Burch Boots
Pierced footwear had an unexpected surge in popularity over the past year and a half, thanks in large part to namesake designer Tory Burch, who introduced the edgy silhouette in her spring…
Altra, Saucony and Vibram Execs on How Super Shoes Influence the Future of All Running Footwear
Representatives from Altra, Saucony and Vibram joined Footwear News at The Running Event in San Antonio, Texas, last week to discuss the super shoe phenomenon and how these buzzy footwear…
Running Shoes From Nike, Brooks, Asics and Others Fuel Footwear Growth at Academy Sports + Outdoors in Q3
Academy Sports + Outdoors is seeing greater strength in footwear. “The best part of our business has been performance running,” said Matt McCabe, the outdoor retailer’s executive vice…