On Sneaker Brand’s Shares Slump After Sales Disappoint
The Swiss brand's stock tumbled after it posted disappointing second-quarter sales and issued a slightly more cautious sales forecast for the year.
footwear
Global Markets
Adidas App Lets Sneakerheads Wait in Virtual Lines for Limited Editions
Are limited-edition sneakers still special when buyers can reserve them via an app, like a pizza or a pair of movie tickets? Adidas hopes so.
Adidas App Lets Sneakerheads Wait in Virtual Lines for Limited Editions
Are limited-edition sneakers still special when buyers can reserve them via an app, like a pizza or a pair of movie tickets? Adidas hopes so.
News & Analysis
Adidas Sells Rockport for $280 Million to Focus on Athletics
Adidas AG said it will sell the Rockport shoe business to a new company formed jointly by competitor New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc. as it takes the first steps toward a revival.
Adidas Sells Rockport for $280 Million to Focus on Athletics
Adidas AG said it will sell the Rockport shoe business to a new company formed jointly by competitor New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc. as it takes the first steps toward a revival.
News & Analysis
‘Made in Portugal’ is on the Rise
With a leather manufacturing heritage equal to that of luxury production powerhouses France and Italy, and offering comparable quality at a significantly lower cost, ‘Made in Portugal’ is on the rise.
‘Made in Portugal’ is on the Rise
With a leather manufacturing heritage equal to that of luxury production powerhouses France and Italy, and offering comparable quality at a significantly lower cost, ‘Made in Portugal’ is on the rise.
News & Analysis
Coach to Buy Luxury Shoemaker Stuart Weitzman
Coach Inc. said it would buy luxury footwear company Stuart Weitzman Holdings LLC from private equity firm Sycamore Partners in a deal valued at up to $574 million.
Coach to Buy Luxury Shoemaker Stuart Weitzman
Coach Inc. said it would buy luxury footwear company Stuart Weitzman Holdings LLC from private equity firm Sycamore Partners in a deal valued at up to $574 million.
Retail
Brown Shoe Co. Sells Web Business to Hardy’s Shoeme
SEATTLE, United States — Brown Shoe Co., owner of the Famous Footwear retail chain, sold its Shoes.com online division to a closely held Seattle
Brown Shoe Co. Sells Web Business to Hardy’s Shoeme
SEATTLE, United States — Brown Shoe Co., owner of the Famous Footwear retail chain, sold its Shoes.com online division to a closely held Seattle
Retail
How Ugg Turned a Fashion Trend Into a Staple
BoF discovers that behind Ugg Australia’s ubiquitous sheepskin boot lies a billion-dollar business as reliable and resilient as leather.
How Ugg Turned a Fashion Trend Into a Staple
BoF discovers that behind Ugg Australia’s ubiquitous sheepskin boot lies a billion-dollar business as reliable and resilient as leather.
Technology
Bits & Bytes | Luxottica & Intel, Cyber Monday, Clothing-Fit Tech, Lazada
Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
Bits & Bytes | Luxottica & Intel, Cyber Monday, Clothing-Fit Tech, Lazada
Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
News & Analysis
De-Mystifying the Cult of Common Projects
BoF sits down with Common Projects founders Peter Poopat and Flavio Girolami to uncover the origins and growing appeal of their visually clean — almost blank — shoes and decode the meaning of the signature numbering that appears on each pair.
De-Mystifying the Cult of Common Projects
BoF sits down with Common Projects founders Peter Poopat and Flavio Girolami to uncover the origins and growing appeal of their visually clean — almost blank — shoes and decode the meaning of the signature numbering that appears on each pair.
Financial Markets
Puma Raises 2014 Sales Outlook as Footwear Revenue Rebounds
Puma SE boosted its outlook for 2014 sales as the footwear maker’s investment in a new ad campaign and sponsorships started to take hold.
Puma Raises 2014 Sales Outlook as Footwear Revenue Rebounds
Puma SE boosted its outlook for 2014 sales as the footwear maker’s investment in a new ad campaign and sponsorships started to take hold.
News & Analysis
Entrepreneurs in Step with a Growing Venture
"In 2010, while still at SDA Bocconi, Marco Reiter and Moritz Offeney set up Scarosso, a handmade shoe company that allows people to design or
Entrepreneurs in Step with a Growing Venture
"In 2010, while still at SDA Bocconi, Marco Reiter and Moritz Offeney set up Scarosso, a handmade shoe company that allows people to design or
Retail
Steve Madden 3Q Revenue Disappoints
Steven Madden's stock fell in Monday premarket trading as the footwear and accessories company announced third-quarter revenue that missed analysts' expectations and gave a profit outlook for the period below Wall Street's view.
Steve Madden 3Q Revenue Disappoints
Steven Madden's stock fell in Monday premarket trading as the footwear and accessories company announced third-quarter revenue that missed analysts' expectations and gave a profit outlook for the period below Wall Street's view.
Workplace & Talent
Stuart Weitzman, Master of Mid-Market Glamour
NEW YORK, United States — The Stuart Weitzman showroom, located in a nondescript office building next to the brand's flagship on Madison Avenue, is
Stuart Weitzman, Master of Mid-Market Glamour
NEW YORK, United States — The Stuart Weitzman showroom, located in a nondescript office building next to the brand's flagship on Madison Avenue, is
The News in Brief
Natura Posts 92% Decline in Quarterly Profit
Brazilian cosmetic maker Natura on Monday posted a second-quarter net profit of 35 million reais ($6.85 million), a 92.1 percent decline from the same period in 2025.
Report: Armani Stake Sale Could Be Delayed Beyond March 2027 Deadline
Citing company sources, Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera said market conditions for the luxury industry were still challenging and negotiating a deal could require time.
Shein to Launch IPO as Soon as August 19, Sources Say
The Hong Kong IPO could take place as soon as Wednesday of next week, two people with knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday.
John Lewis Managing Director Quits Job After Less Than Three Years
Peter Ruis' surprise departure comes as the company faces “really tough” trading conditions.
Harvey Nichols Warns It Could Collapse Without Rescue Deal
The upscale department store says it will not be able to survive another year without new investment, as bidders for the chain circle.
Shein IPO Value Could Fall Short of $30 Billion Targeted by Some Investors
Bloomberg Intelligence estimates the ultra-fast fashion retailer supports a valuation of $22 billion to $25 billion, well below the roughly $30 billion valuation some investors have pushed for.
Thom Bettridge to Step Down as I-D Editor in Chief
Global editorial director Steff Yotka will succeed Bettridge, who is leaving to focus on his creative studio Content World.