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US Footwear Imports Step Down as China’s Shipments Fall 9 Percent, but Vietnam’s Rise Continues
U.S. footwear imports declined from China, Mexico and Germany in the first two months of the year, while…
Juniors Love Sporty Kicks but Lag in Online Shopping, Says NPD
The footwear market for juniors is dominated by some clear trends but that doesn't mean brands don't have…
US Footwear Imports on the Rise, China’s Share on the Decline
U.S. footwear imports increased in value and volume in November, as China's shipments continued to slip.
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Nike, Selfridges Give Special Attention to Women’s Sneakers With New Store Experiences
Selfridges and Nike are paying attention to the sales from their women's footwear sections, and have…
Reebok’s Latest Running Shoe Taps New Tech to Improve Speed
Reebok is gearing up for springtime outdoor sports activities by introducing the Fast Flexweave, a running…
Asics Is Developing Custom Microwave Soles
Asics has partnered with Taiwan-based Tayin Research & Development Co., Ltd., to develop a microwave…
Survey: Teens Are Favoring Streetwear Brands
A recent consumer survey finds that while teens are spending less year-over-year, they’re spending the same…
Sneakernomics: No, Athleisure is Not Dead
With the disappointing quarterly results from some of the major sports retailers, there has been a renewed…
Nike’s New Strategy Cuts 2% of Its Workforce, Reduces Shoe Styles by 25%
Nike is testing its own agility. The No.1 athletic footwear brand announced Thursday a new restructuring…
Adidas Ramps Up Efforts to Outrun Nike
Nike’s days as number one in the U.S. footwear market might be numbered, if Adidas gets its way. Adidas…
US Athletic Footwear Industry Reaches $17.5B
A return to retro has meant big bucks for the athletic footwear business—it’s also what seems to have kept…
US Athletic Footwear Industry Reaches $17.5B in 2016 Despite Retail Challenges
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Reebok unleashed the latest evolution of its Nano collection for CrossFit on Wednesday. Billed as the most…