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Heather McMahan Is Solving Shoe Emergencies With Help From DSW in New Campaign

In the content series, the actress serves as DSW's "Field Specialist," where she rescues customers from…

Wolverine and Metallica Continue to Celebrate the Next Gen of Skilled Tradespeople With Latest Collab

Fifty percent of proceeds from every item sold will go to supporting students studying skilled trades.

Spanish Sneaker Brand Hoff Taps Nike Alum Nicolas De Ros Wallace as CEO

He spent nearly 11 years at Nike, holding several leadership roles including vice president and general…

Ronnie Fieg Teases New West Hollywood Restaurant Concept, Leans Further Into Hospitality

Called "Ronnie's Pronto," the restaurant is aimed at becoming "your new favorite breakfast, coffee, matcha…

Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel Pumps Are the Hottest Shoes of the Year So Far, Lyst Says

Celine's ballet lace up shoes and Village PM's 1PM sneakers rounded out the top footwear of the first quarter.

Business Lessons From Saysh Cofounder Allyson Felix as the Decorated Sprinter Plots Her Olympic Comeback

During her track-and-field career, Felix has won 11 Olympic medals, seven of which are gold.

Blackstock & Weber Shutters NYC Flagship as Realities of Being a Retailer Set In

Founder Chris Echevarria says the brand is solid and promises "more soon."

EXCLUSIVE: As Gen Z Leads Mall Resurgence, Vivaia Gets in on the Action

The company plans to open 10 new stores in the U.S. this year.

Adidas’ Record-breaking Marathon Sneakers Hit More Than $5K on Resale Market

Resellers are asking upwards of $5,500 on StockX in larger sizes.

Rockport Brings Dr. J’s Basketball Legacy to Life in New AI-Driven Campaign

This is the latest from Rockport since it was scooped up by Authentic Brands Group in 2023.

FSF Debuts New Footwear-focused Scholarship in Memory of Late Neiman Marcus Shoe Buyer Steve Cross

The goal is to raise $10,000 to support a future footwear designer.

The Hottest Spots to Visit in Every FIFA World Cup 2026 Host City

Here, WWD Weekend picks some of the best places to stay, eat, shop and explore in each city.

Nike Cuts 1,400 Jobs in Operations and Tech in Latest Round of Layoffs

Roles were cut at Nike's Beaverton headquarters in Oregon as well as in Europe and Asia.

Lululemon CEO Pick Heidi O’Neill Faces Skeptical Wall Street

Shares of the company fell sharply as the market digested the Nike veteran's planned ascent to the top spot.

Ahluwalia’s Newest Puma Collection Is a ‘Love Letter’ to African Football Ahead of World Cup

Designer Priya Ahluwalia gives FN a behind-the-scenes look at the new capsule.