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Digitally Native Allbirds Doubles Down on Brick-and-Mortar Expansion

The digitally native shoe startup is migrating some of its business offline.

When It Comes to ‘Made in USA,’ Does American Pride Stop at the Wallet?

It all comes down to price.

Exclusive: Alexandre Birman’s Parent Company Opens Expansive New HQ & Showrooms in NYC

Arezzo & Co. has solidified its expansion in the United States.

How These Footwear Leaders Got Their Start Will Surprise You

The execs were introduced by Aldo SVP Daianara Amalfitano.

Why Trump’s Latest Tariff Threat Against Mexico Has the Shoe Industry Worried

Retailers and retail experts sound off.

In His Words: Blake Nordstrom on Family, Business & the Retailer’s Legacy

The retail exec died today at 58.

Anna Wintour Reveals the Surprising Shoes Tabitha Simmons Used to Wear to Go Clubbing

The shoe designer is also a Vogue contributing editor.

How the Fila Disruptor 2 Has Shaken Up the Footwear Industry

The 20-year-old chunky style, with its signature chainsawlike sole, put fashion followers and major athletic…

How Can Fashion and Footwear Brands Fight the Gender Wage Gap?

A recent study revealed that women today earn just 49 cents to the typical men's dollar — much less than the…

Debra Messing and Faryl Robin Morse Talk Empowering Other Women at FN’s ‘Women Who Rock’ Event

The two industry leaders are also real-life friends.