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Survey: Teens Are Favoring Athletic Footwear, Trend-Driven Brands

A recent consumer survey finds that while teens are spending less, they're spending the same amount on…

The Week in Footwear: UBM Adjusts New York Trade Show Calendar

UBM adjusted its New York trade show calendar, plus Adidas will start selling shoes made at its Germany-based…

The Week in Denim: Warp + Weft’s Democratic Approach to Denim

Warp + Weft's creative director Sarah Ahmed discusses the brand's democratic approach to denim and accessible…

The Week in Denim: A Look at H&M’s New Consciously Made Denim Collection

H&M debuted a new consciously-made denim collection, plus Calvin Klein announced two new multi-brand…

The Week in Footwear: How Sympatex Wants to Make Recycled, Climate Neutral Shoes

Sympatex is introducing footwear consisting of up to 90 percent of recycled raw material, plus Adidas is the…

The Week in Denim: What the Cool Kids Want: Ironic, Offbeat, Throwback Denim

What to expect for Autumn/Winter 2018-19 denim, plus trendsetting consumers want denim to push boundaries.

The Week in Footwear: Aerosoles Files for Bankruptcy

Aerosoles joined the list of apparel and footwear brands filing for bankruptcy protection this year, plus…

Fashion Continues Climate Commitment, White House Sends Mixed Messages

With Climate Week in full swing, major apparel brands are stepping up their sustainability commitments even…

The Week in Denim: Riders by Lee Introduces Size-Inclusive Fall Campaign

Riders by Lee introduced a size-inclusive women's campaign for Fall, plus Matrix World Group Chile tapped…

The Week in Footwear: Nike Plans to Cut 745 Jobs by the End of This Month

Footwear retailer Nike plans to cut 745 jobs by the end of this month, plus the luxury sneaker market has…

The Week in Denim: Uniqlo Debuts First Collection Made by Fast Retailing’s Jeans Innovation Center

Fast Retailing Group's Los Angeles-based Jeans Innovation Center (JIC) is launching items this Fall, plus The…

The Week in Footwear: Peak Introduces First Wearable 3-D Printed Basketball Shoe

Peak debuted the first wearable 3-D printed basketball shoe, plus footwear brand Allbirds discussed its…

The Week in Denim: H&M Steps Up Efforts to Eliminate Water Pollution in Turkey

H&M brings its sustainable mindset to Turkey's Büyük Menderes river basin, plus a behind-the-scenes look at…

Around the Web: Tech’s Takeover, Silent Labor Abuse, Turkish Brands Battle Turmoil

This week, retailers tapped technology to stay agile, ensured measures to reduce labor abuse and maintained…

The Week in Footwear: Finish Line Takes Steps to Ensure a Takeover Doesn’t Happen

Sneakers drive back-to-school footwear sales, plus Finish Line slashed projections in Q2.