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Hoka and Ugg’s Stellar Q3 Sends Deckers Stock Soaring, Quiets Wall Street Naysayers
Deckers CEO Stefano Caroti noted runway growth for the Ugg and Hoka brands, leaving Wall Street analysts…
Is Birkenstock Becoming a Wall Street Darling?
Birkenstock's Investor Day presentations gave Wall Street analysts high hopes for long runway growth ahead.
Allbirds to Close Remaining Full-price U.S. Stores
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The parent to the Hoka and Ugg brands is set to post third quarter earnings results on Thursday.
Nike and Under Armour’s Potential Ransomware Attacks: What to Know
The alleged ransomware breach at Nike is reportedly attached to a countdown clock expiring 6 p.m. Saturday…
How Shoe Retailers Will Evolve Store Design in 2026: A Comfortable Experience Is Key
Shoe retailers designing in-store environments are doing away with digital screens in favor prioritizing…
Trump Greenland Threats, Tariff Jitters Send Stocks Tumbling
Stocks tumbled Tuesday amid U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of new tariffs on eight European allies if…
Trump Greenland Threats, Tariff Jitters Send Shoe Stocks Tumbling
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Renfro Brands Taps Jay Robinson as CEO
Apparel and legwear manufacturer Renfro Brands has a new CEO: Jay Robinson, who had led the firm's global…
Women’s Specialty Chain Francesca’s Closing Its Doors
Francesca's will begin liquidating its inventory on Friday as it plans to shut down operations.
EXCLUSIVE: Women’s Specialty Chain Francesca’s Closing Its Doors
Francesca's will begin liquidating its inventory on Friday as it plans to shut down operations.
Syntilay Makes Move Into Recovery Market
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