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Vietnam, the Go-to Sneaker Production Hub, Faces IP Scrutiny
The Priority Watch List, which identifies egregious IP-related practices, includes Chile, China, India…
Jason Short Joins Orva to Grow Footwear Portfolio
Jason Short joins Orva as senior vice president, general merchandising manager, focusing on expanding the…
3,000 Consumers Sound Off on Athletic Footwear Brand Preferences: Who Came Out on Top?
Nike, Adidas, Puma, New Balance top many categories in new UBS global survey that includes brand awareness…
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On Adds No. 1 Padel Player Arturo Coello to Athlete Roster
Coello will also help to develop On's first padel-specific footwear products.
Here’s Why Under Armour Is Getting Serious Investor Attention
Some Wall Street analysts believe Under Armour is on the "right track" as it undergoes another overhaul.
Footwear Trends Show Fashion Gains as Casual Athletic ‘Normalizes’
From Wall Street to shoe retailers, dress and dress casual sales are growing.
Shoe Production in China, Southeast Asia Could Shift Again: Here’s Why
Shoe factories in China and Southeast Asia could be competing for orders as competitive pricing out of China…
Inside New Balance’s Mission to Invest in Made-in-America Production
New Balance issued its first report detailing its investments and commitment to American manufacturing.
How Will the Footwear Business Fare in the Years Ahead? One Report Takes a Positive View
A Research and Markets report says US footwear growth through 2033 will soar from $105.54 billion in 2024 to…
What’s Brooks Running’s Secret Sauce? CEO Dan Sheridan Opens Up
The executive said product innovation for its running shoes "is focused on science and a deep research in the…
Women Earning Over $150K Per Year Could Be Deckers’ Secret Weapon
TD Cowen's survey shows women earning $150K per year have an 18 percent brand preference for Hoka in running…
Vietnam Footwear Exports Drop 27.3 Percent in September Amid Tariff Turmoil
Vietnam's shoe exports to the U.S. were worth $611 million in September, down 27.3 percent from $840 million…
Former LPGA Player Jen Hanna Talks Evolution of the Golf Shoe in Performance Footwear
Former professional golfer Jen Hanna talks how golf shoes have evolved and that "enhanced performance through…
Coats Group to Buy OrthoLite for $770 Million
Coats is acquiring Ortholite and Cirql so its footwear division can be a more value-added partner in shoe…
Tariffs Give Parents Back-to-School Shoe Anxiety
Tariff impact on shoe prices is the concern for back-to-school, and an AlixPartners and FDRA report says…