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What’s Next for Women’s Fashion Sneakers
There’s no doubt that sneakers are a hot commodity in women’s footwear. Sneaker sales are outpacing heels and…
Adidas’ Latest Basketball Shoe Maps NBA All Star’s Footwear to Advance Performance
Adidas and NBA All Star James Harden have set out to lift basketball players’ on-court experience with a new…
New Brands Tap into Private Label, Customization & Social Causes
There are many ways to create newness in footwear, and new brands—including some familiar names—introduced…
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NPD: Fashion Footwear Sales Driven by Convenience & Comfort
Versatility, comfort and simplicity—from design to point of sale—are reshaping the fashion footwear…
Space Exploration and Urban Country Living Inspire Footwear Material Trends
The world is a mysterious place and future footwear products will reflect consumers’ desires to discover the…
How Camtrade Footwear Achieves Stylish-Comfort Shoes at Affordable Prices
In the footwear industry, some retailers craft shoes built for comfort, while others focus more on style…
MyTheresa Founders to Launch Luxury Footwear E-Commerce Site
Susanne and Christoph Botschen, founders of the luxury e-commerce site MyTheresa.com, are expanding their…
A New Report Named These Brands ‘Genius’ Status for Their Agility
Despite retail’s uncertainty, some brands are still coming out ahead with their advanced initiatives, past…
Adidas and Woolmark Co. Launch Performance Product Challenge
The Woolmark Company and Adidas are partnering on The Woolmark Challenge, a new annual design competition…
Foot Locker Invests $15M in Luxury Active Retailer Carbon38
Foot Locker has its eye on the activewear sector—and its latest strategic investment could elevate its…
Nike’s New Cushioning Technology Outperforms Lunarlon Foam
Cushioning, light weight designs and better energy return are among the wants runners have for their…
Tecnica Introduces Customizable Trekking Boot Collection
Tecnica is leveraging customization and technology to help consumers achieve a more personalized and…
Why Italy’s Footwear Sector is Better Prepared to Take on the US Market
The Italian footwear industry wants to be known in the U.S. for the three C’s—craftsmanship, creativity and…
Fall ’18 Outdoor Preview: Versatility, Performance & Comfort
The success of the outdoor footwear category balances on a formula of versatility, weather, performance…