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Hall has held the role since 2010.
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UK Footwear Retailer Schuh Names Laura King Chief Marketing Officer
She joins the existing five members of the leadership team, including Colin Temple, president of Schuh.
Children’s Footwear Brand Jbrds Puts Itself Up For Sale
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Thursday Boot Company Sets Up Shop in San Francisco
The opening marks the company's fifth store nationwide with other locations in NYC, Chicago and New Jersey.
Jordan Brand Lands at Rack Room as Nike Continues Wholesale Push
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Genesco to Overhaul Tech and Accelerate AI-enabled Innovations, Expects Job Cuts
The number of potential jobs impacted are to be determined.
Vans, Timberland and The North Face Leaders on What It Takes to Reignite Brand Energy
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Released in 1996, the debut Nike Air Rift was the first time the Swoosh used the split-toe design in a shoe.
Shoe Prices Remained ‘Mostly Flat’ in 2025 Despite Tariff Concerns
Overall retail prices of footwear rose 1.1 percent last month.
EXCLUSIVE: Camper Creative Director Achilles Ion Gabriel to Exit
The spring/summer 2027 collection will be the last one under Ion Gabriel's creative direction.
EXCLUSIVE: After Steamy Mark Consuelos Ads, Stuart Weitzman Updates Its Men’s Campaign Strategy
The campaign stars well-known male model Sean O'Pry in a series of black-and-white photos.
EXCLUSIVE: Farm Rio Brings Signature Tropical Vibes to Sneakers, Clogs and Wellies as Brand Pushes Deeper Into Shoes
Farm Rio said it "believes strongly" in the growth of the footwear category as a space for creative expansion.
US Consumers Will Soon Be Able to Shop From JD Sports Directly on ChatGPT, Copilot + Other AI Platforms
American customers will now be able to find and purchase products from JD Sports using the AI platforms as a…
EXCLUSIVE: Vivaia Taps Alan Buanne for Creative Director Role Amid Store Opening Blitz
The footwear brand plans to have 130 stores globally in 2026.