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Retail

Birkenstock’s Profit Beats Estimates on Strong Full-Price Footwear Sales

Demand for the German brand’s sandals has remained healthy even after it raised prices in response to tariffs.

Retail

Birkenstock’s Profit Beats Estimates on Strong Full-Price Footwear Sales

Demand for the German brand’s sandals has remained healthy even after it raised prices in response to tariffs.


Sports

Why Authentic Brands Group Is Playing the Long Game With Reebok

The brand management firm has been far more protective of Reebok than it has with its other brands since the former sneaker powerhouse became its largest purchase ever.

Sports

Why Authentic Brands Group Is Playing the Long Game With Reebok

The brand management firm has been far more protective of Reebok than it has with its other brands since the former sneaker powerhouse became its largest purchase ever.


Retail

Mexico Wants Adidas to Pay Up After Indigenous-Inspired Collaboration with Willy Chavarria

Mexico is pursuing possible legal action against Adidas after Chavarria released the 'Oaxaca Slip On,' which allegedly copies the traditional, Indigenous huarache sandal without credit or benefit to local artisans.

Retail

Mexico Wants Adidas to Pay Up After Indigenous-Inspired Collaboration with Willy Chavarria

Mexico is pursuing possible legal action against Adidas after Chavarria released the 'Oaxaca Slip On,' which allegedly copies the traditional, Indigenous huarache sandal without credit or benefit to local artisans.


Retail

Why Shoes Keep Shrinking: Flip-Flops, Flats and Slim Sneakers

Thinner, more minimalist — naked, even — shoes are driving growth from sandals to sneakers.

Retail

Why Shoes Keep Shrinking: Flip-Flops, Flats and Slim Sneakers

Thinner, more minimalist — naked, even — shoes are driving growth from sandals to sneakers.


Retail

Sneaker Resale Isn’t the Business It Used To Be

Premiums are down across the board and the top brands in footwear are just getting back to being interesting again. Here's how resellers are navigating these new, murky waters.

Retail

Sneaker Resale Isn’t the Business It Used To Be

Premiums are down across the board and the top brands in footwear are just getting back to being interesting again. Here's how resellers are navigating these new, murky waters.


Retail

Even 190% Tariffs Can’t Shake US Shoemaker’s Reliance on China

As US-China tariffs escalate, US businesses find few viable alternatives to Chinese manufacturing.

Retail

Even 190% Tariffs Can’t Shake US Shoemaker’s Reliance on China

As US-China tariffs escalate, US businesses find few viable alternatives to Chinese manufacturing.


Retail

Why Boat Shoes Are Floating Up Everywhere in Fashion

The trending style has gone from a preppy staple to a high fashion mainstay as brands put their spin on the classic silhouette. The challenge lies in making the interest last.

Retail

Why Boat Shoes Are Floating Up Everywhere in Fashion

The trending style has gone from a preppy staple to a high fashion mainstay as brands put their spin on the classic silhouette. The challenge lies in making the interest last.


Retail

Birkenstock Cracks Down on Fakes in India

Indian court-appointed representatives recently inspected factories to seize suspected counterfeit footwear, after the German brand launched an infringement lawsuit, sources said.

Retail

Birkenstock Cracks Down on Fakes in India

Indian court-appointed representatives recently inspected factories to seize suspected counterfeit footwear, after the German brand launched an infringement lawsuit, sources said.


Sports

The Fashion Revival of Basketball Sneakers

A wave of new performance basketball sneakers featuring fresh designs has shoppers once again considering the category for fashion and not just for wear on the court.

Sports

The Fashion Revival of Basketball Sneakers

A wave of new performance basketball sneakers featuring fresh designs has shoppers once again considering the category for fashion and not just for wear on the court.


Retail

Nike Fourth-Quarter Sales Fall by Less Than Expected

CEO Elliott Hill said the company is making progress in its turnaround effort, though a return to growth will take time.

Retail

Nike Fourth-Quarter Sales Fall by Less Than Expected

CEO Elliott Hill said the company is making progress in its turnaround effort, though a return to growth will take time.


Retail

Exclusive: Bata Group Names Panos Mytaros as New CEO

The former boss of Danish footwear brand Ecco will join Bata in September, taking over from Sandeep Kataria.

Retail

Exclusive: Bata Group Names Panos Mytaros as New CEO

The former boss of Danish footwear brand Ecco will join Bata in September, taking over from Sandeep Kataria.


Direct-to-Consumer

Rothy’s Has a Plan to Outlast the Ballet Flat Craze

The brand, which scored a hit nearly a decade ago with its flats woven from recycled plastic, has found a second act selling footwear that’s on-trend with Gen-Z.

Direct-to-Consumer

Rothy’s Has a Plan to Outlast the Ballet Flat Craze

The brand, which scored a hit nearly a decade ago with its flats woven from recycled plastic, has found a second act selling footwear that’s on-trend with Gen-Z.