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Is Nike’s Next Focus an Expanded Presence in Team Sports?
Professional team sponsorships in soccer and lacrosse will help Nike expand and build out its presence in…
Allbirds’ Dismal Preliminary Q1 Results Show Why Stakeholders Ditched the Shoe Business
The company tried to sell sustainable shoes, but couldn't stop losing money. So the publicly-held firm is…
Despite Bankruptcy, QVC Footwear Is the Fastest-growing U.S. TikTok Shop
QVC, barefoot shoe brand Hobibear, Hey Dude, Crocs and Athlefit wedge sneakers and booties are the top 5…
Clarks Is Back in the Black, Eyes New Store Openings
Clarks, the U.K.-based shoe company, said it returned to profitability in 2025 for the first time in two…
Midwest Shoe Merchants Has New CEO, Board Expansion Plan
Midwest Shoe Merchants is expanding its board of directors to include external advisors as it eyes sustained…
Chase Tucker Takes on New Leadership Role at Shoe Show
The executive was named senior vice president of merchandising, succeeding John Walker, who is retiring.
Outdoor M&A Sees Heat in Sporting Goods Category
Outdoor M&A activity is focused on sporting goods firms with strong brand reputation and accessibility to…
Adidas Has About 30 Days to Answer Allegations of Gender Discrimination
Lindsay Gregg filed a lawsuit alleging violations of gender discrimination and whistleblower retaliation…
Sharon Lokedi Is Betting on These Shoes to Help Her Win the Boston Marathon for the Second Year in a Row
Under Armour collaborated with distance runner Sharon Lokedi for an exclusive colorway for her Velociti Elite…
Clarks, Skechers Among Shoe Brands Hit by QVC Bankruptcy
Clarks is owed nearly $6.3 million and Skechers USA is owed nearly $1.7 million in the QVC Group Inc…
Stella International Expects New Shoe Factories to Start Production in Back Half of 2026
Stella's new factories in Indonesia, Bangladesh and Vietnam to contribute 20 million pairs of additional shoe…
EXCLUSIVE: New Balance Promotes Tracy Knauer to Lead North America
New Balance named the 20-plus year veteran of the brand as its senior vice president, North America.
Backcountry Acquires Coalatree as Part of Outdoor Brand Incubator Launch
Backcountry launches outdoor brand incubator Backcountry Garage and eco-focused Coalatree is first brand…
Allbirds Inc. Shifts Focus to AI From Shoes
Sneaker brand Allbirds to shift focus to AI compute infrastructure, as acquirer American Exchange Group will…
Nike Shares Rise as CEO Elliott Hill and Apple’s Tim Cook Buy More Stock
The combined purchases totaled 52,660 shares or roughly $2.3 million.