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Longtime Mephisto USA CEO Rusty Hall Retires, Logan Bird Named Successor

Hall has held the role since 2010.

Salomon, Puma, Vans and More Athletic Brands Continue to Bring Energy to Paris Men’s Fashion Week

A growing list of top names are taking full advantage of Paris' influence in the athletic market.

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

On Thursday, co-founder and CEO Mike Gugat took to LinkedIn to pitch the sale of the brand.

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

The retailer noted that its Jordan sneaker offering will span across men's, women's, and kids' sizes, as well…

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

Sun Choe, Caroline Brown and Nina Flood spoke about transforming their respective brands at the NRF Big Show…

Nike Updates Tabi Split Toe Air Rift Model for Skims Footwear Debut

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.