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Top Merchants Jeff Espersen and Mike Normart Exit Zappos

According to a letter to brand partners obtained by FN, the e-tailer plans to conduct an external search for…

OrthoLite Unveils Its First Midsole Technology — a Recyclable Foam Made with Zero Plastic

According to OrthoLite, this technology can be used to create midsoles for any type of footwear.

Ecco Has New Digs in New York and a New Direction Under US CEO Tom Berry

Berry wants to get closer to customers, and that starts with Ecco's new office and showroom in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Southern California Heats Up for Footwear and Fashion Trade Shows

The IR Show is prepping for its second event in San Diego, FashionGo is set to launch in Palm Springs, plus…

Why Emu Australia Is Still ‘First and Foremost’ a Wholesale Brand

Amid an industrywide shift to prioritize DTC channels, the shearling brand said it's sticking with its retail…

How Dearfoams Plans to Maintain Its No. 1 Position in the Slipper Market

President Jocelyn Thornton talks about new technologies and category expansion.

Lindsey Vonn’s Olympics Predictions & How She’s Prepping for Her Primetime Correspondent Gig

"This is going to be a new one for me," Vonn told FN during her cover shoot for the magazine's January issue.

Lindsey Vonn Is Still Moving Fast After Retirement, Swapping Skis for Stilettos & Championing Women in Sports

The retired pro skier is writing a new game plan, complete with a memoir, VC investments and partnerships…

Exclusive: Lindsey Vonn’s Next Chapter Includes a Love Affair With Gucci & an Eye-Opening Memoir ‘Rise’

The ski legend is the cover star of FN's January issue.

Tech Startup Weev Wants to Digitize the Shoe Design Process, Starting With Your Materials

The company is set to launch a new SaaS platform in 2022, featuring searchable and up-to-date information on…

How a Cancer Fight Led Former Bergdorf Exec Nelli Kim to Create Fashionable Orthopedic Shoes

Her new brand, Reden, is shipping its first orders this month.

The IR Show Is Moving to San Diego As It Aims to Become ‘the New WSA’

The trade show will be held at the San Diego Convention Center on Feb. 1-3.

FNAA Honoree Blake Krueger Credits His Success to Friends, Colleagues and ‘The Rock’ of His Family

Krueger was inducted into the Hall of Fame at the 2021 FNAAs.

Allyson Felix’s Brother Reveals That Her Winning Ways Began at a Water Park as Kids

The Olympian accepted the Launch of the Year award for her Saysh brand.

Here Are 5 Reasons Adidas Deserves the 2021 Sustainability Leadership Award

To reach its aggressive environmental goals, the company debuted several product initiatives this year.