footwear
Shoe Firms, Consumers Get Big Break as Trump Extends China Tariff Deadline
Trump's extension of the tariff deadline for China for another 90 days gives shoe firms, consumers breathing…
Copenhagen Fashion Week Has a Fetish for Footwear
Flip-flops made their way from the collections of Alis and Deadwood to a Havaianas collaboration with…
Value’s The Key Theme This Back-to-School Season
As tariff-driven price increases loom, retailers are emphasizing can't-miss deals, BOGO promotions, free…
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EXCLUSIVE: Amelia Gray Stars in Campaign for Stella McCartney Elyse Vegan Shoe Capsule
The limited-edition capsule includes mycelium-based alternatives to snakeskin and cruelty-free croc made with…
Daniel Dae Kim Takes Stake in Sneaker Brand 1587
Daniel Dae Kim has an equity partnership in 1587 Sneakers, a brand launching the A-Fit sneaker focusing on…
Shoe Firms Producing in Mexico Get 90-Day Tariff Extension
Mexican shoe imports keep the 25 percent tariff for 90 days, helping shoe firms also producing in Brazil to…
Tariff Headwinds Are Getting Real for Shoe Firms — And It’s Just the Beginning
As the Aug. 1 tariff deadline approaches, U.S. President Donald Trump hit India with a 25 percent tariff and…
Tariffs Hurt Footwear, Apparel Growth, Says Moody’s
Moody's said footwear and apparel will remain pressured due to tariffs, while a Conference Board survey found…
Questions Remain on US-EU Trade Deal, But ‘Reduction of Uncertainty’ Could Be Positive Step
The 15 percent tariff on imports to the U.S. from the EU is believed to be a flat rate, and not stacked…
CEO TALKS: Tim Little of Grenson on the Power of Retail, Potential Investors and Keeping a Heritage Footwear Brand Alive
The British brand will celebrate its 160th anniversary next year and it has already mapped out a clear retail…
ERL Takes Flip-flop Trend to New Heights as the Brand Continues to Grow Footwear
The California brand's new flip-flop range includes one "huge" version with an 8-inch platform sole.
Academy Sports + Outdoors Is Helping Shoppers Stretch Their Budgets for Back-to-School: Here’s How
Outdoor sports retailer Academy Sports is holding prices on kids' apparel, footwear from last year, and…
Here’s What You Might Not Know About Nike’s Q4 — New Findings Revealed
Noting that Nike's challenges are understood, BMO analyst Simeon Siegel has an "outperform" rating on shares…
Santoni Defies Luxury Slowdown With Its 50-year-old Value Proposition
Sales of the storied luxury footwear brand in the first half of 2025 increased 10.5 percent.
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…