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82 Percent of SMBs Have Raised Prices Due to Tariffs
The days of shielding shoppers from tariff impacts have come and gone after a year of "sustained pressure" on…
Oil Rate Increases Could Mean Shoe Prices May Rise This Summer
Oil has a role in every area of the shoe supply chain, and spikes in crude pricing over time means consumers…
Majority of Retailers Plan to Raise Prices Over the Next Six Months, Inviting Consumer Ire
The majority of American retailers are planning to raise prices—again—in 2026, as tariff turmoil continues to…
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Consumer Confidence Continues to Drop as Gas Prices Rise
The University of Michigan's sentiment survey found a 6 percent drop for March.
How the War With Iran Is Impacting the Footwear Sector
Soaring oil prices could result in rising shoe prices in about a three-month timeframe.
Declining Children’s Shoe Prices Help Cool Rising Footwear Costs
Overall retail prices of footwear slid a modest 0.1 percent last month.
Sandals Gain, Sneakers Wane, According to New Joor Study
Joor's study on the luxury global footwear market shows the under $500 price segment growing, with sandals…
Shoe Prices Are Up, And Footwear Could Be Off Some Holiday Gift Lists
Holiday spending is expected to be lower this year versus 2024. Consumers will be spending, but on how pairs…
Nike, Air Jordan and Adidas Top Kids, Teens Holiday Wish Lists
SuperAwesome's 2025 Holiday Wish List survey found Nike, Air Jordan and Adidas among the top brand favorites…
Shoe Prices Started to Climb in July After Months of Declines
FDRA chief economist Gary Raines said shoe price increases in July is in lock-step with the 2.7 percent…
Shoe Prices Started to Climb in July After Months of Declines
FDRA chief economist Gary Raines said shoe price increases in July is in lock-step with the 2.7 percent…
Amazon CEO on Tariffs: ‘It’s Impossible to Know What Will Happen’
Andy Jassy reiterated Amazon has not seen diminishing demand or meaningful price appreciation in the first…
Tariffs Are Weighing Heavily on the Industry, But Shoe Price Increases Have Been Minimal — So Far
Consumers haven't yet felt sticker price shock for footwear purchases, but some shoe brands and retail…
Shoe Prices Dip in June but Tariff Pressures Could Lead to Increases Later This Year
Retail footwear prices dipped 0.6 percent last month.
Brunello Cucinelli Expects Modest Profit Growth in 2025, Sees Sales Up 10 Percent in 2026 After Positive H1
The Solomeo, Italy-based company said it sees profits rising modestly by year's end, but predicted revenue…