All Footwear articles – Page 3
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Opinion‘Nike’s D2C woes highlight the perils of overlooking retailers and their strengths’
Cutting so many retailers out of the supply chain was a classic case of Nike cutting off its nose to spite its face, says George MacDonald
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NewsClarks to axe 150 jobs as it swings to a loss
A number of jobs are are at risk of redundancy at footwear retailer Clarks, according to reports.
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NewsRussell & Bromley names its first ever creative director
Russell & Bromley has named its first creative director as part of a new chapter for the business.
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NewsSportswear retailer founded by ex-footballer posts ‘strong’ year of growth
A sportswear retailer founded by a retired British footballer has reported a ”strong” year of growth as it continues its expansion strategy.
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NewsDr Martens profits and revenues fall as it enters ‘year of transition’
Dr Martens says the upcoming financial year will be a “year of transition for the business”.
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NewsClarks managing director and chief product officer exit
Clarks managing director for the UK and Ireland, as well as its chief product officer, are understood to have left the footwear retailer, according to reports.
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NewsShoe Zone lowers guidance as profits flatten
Footwear retailer Shoe Zone has lowered its full-year profit guidance. Revenues may have edged up but profits remained flat during the first half.
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Innovation of the WeekSchuh embraces circularity with reworked capsule collection
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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NewsDr Martens CEO to depart and warns of ‘worst case’ 2025 scenario
Dr Martens said there was a “range of potential outcomes” for FY25 – including a potential “worst case scenario” if sales in the US flounder.
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NewsDr Martens sues Temu over trademark infringement
British footwear brand Dr Martens has launched a lawsuit against Temu, accusing the online giant of trademark infringement.
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Innovation of the WeekFootwear brand Veja develops Made in Europe range
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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NewsFoot Locker records losses despite sales rise
New York-based sports retailer Foot Locker has reported a net loss, despite sales being ahead of expectation in the fourth quarter of 2023.
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NewsFootasylum names David Pujolar as new CEO
Sportswear retailer Footasylum has named David Pujolar as its new chief executive as boss Barry Bown steps down from his role as executive chair and chief executive.
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InterviewQ&A: Dr Martens chief product officer on getting the brand’s strategy back in-step
With fashion retailers battling more than ever to win consumer spend, Dr Martens chief product officer Adam Meek sat down with Retail Week to discuss the brand’s strategy moving forward, how it is stepping up its game when it comes to innovation and the importance of staying true to its core products
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NewsDr Martens sales dip in ‘volatile’ quarter
Dr Martens has reported a decline in sales due to “volatile” trading during the third quarter but has held firm on profit guidance for the year ahead.
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NewsBirkenstock warns on profits despite ‘most successful’ year to date
German footwear retailer Birkenstock has warned that 2024 EBITDA margins are expected to see a “modest headwind” due to increased costs, despite posting booming sales and profits in its “most successful” year to date.
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NewsDr Martens names chief brand officer in newly created role
Dr Martens has appointed its non-executive director Ije Nwokorie to the newly created role of chief brand officer, effective from February 1, 2024.
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NewsDr Martens appoints new chief financial offer
Dr Martens has announced that Giles Wilson will join the footwear retailer as its new chief financial officer, hot on the heels of Jon Mortimore.
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NewsKurt Geiger hails ‘international success’ as profits soar
Kurt Geiger has credited a full-year surge in both revenue and profits to the “success” of its international expansion strategy.
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DataRanking: The 30 fastest-growing fashion retailers revealed
It has been a tough few years for fashion, and retailers have been battling to lead on style, value and quality despite skyrocketing return rates, competition for customer loyalty and bold sustainability targets.