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Vicki M. Young

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Here’s Why DSW Parent Company’s Stock Shot Up Nearly 50% on Tuesday

Boots sales and the color brown are resonating well at the company for fall, the CEO noted.

Running Shoes From Nike, Brooks, Asics and Others Fuel Footwear Growth at Academy Sports + Outdoors in Q3

Sales of performance running brands helped drive third-quarter comps at Academy Sports, while the comfort…

Shares for DSW Parent Designer Brands Spike After Another Quarter of Sequential Improvement

Designer Brands CEO Doug Howe said "stronger consumer demand and improved in-store execution drove improved…

Shares for DSW Parent Designer Brands Spike After Another Quarter of Sequential Improvement

Designer Brands CEO Doug Howe said "stronger consumer demand and improved in-store execution drove improved…

Made Plus Enters Performance Running Category, Adds to Pickleball Shoe Options

The new shoes follow the opening of the brand's first-ever retail pop-up shop in September.

Optimism Prevails at FFANY and FSNYE During Footwear Market Week

For the first time this year, tariffs were not dominating the conversation during market week.

Optimism Prevails Among Brands and Buyers at FFANY and FSNYE During Footwear Market Week

For the first time this year, tariffs were not dominating the conversation during market week.

Michael Jordan Continues to Inspire Jordan Brand, FNAA 2025’s Brand of the Year Award Winner

BMX athlete and designer Nigel Sylvester presented Jordan Brand president Sarah Mensah with the FNAA 2025…

Words of Wisdom From FNAA’s New Hall of Fame Inductees

Laura O'Brien, Michael Greenberg, and Massimo and Sabrina Bonini were inducted into the FN Hall of Fame at…

Patrick Schwarzenegger Presents Tommy Hilfiger With Prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at FNAA 2025

American designer Tommy Hilfiger, founder of his namesake brand, accepted the award for Lifetime Achievement…

Craig Williams to Leave Nike + More Changes to Senior Leadership Team at the Swoosh

Nike's chief commercial officer Craig Williams will leave the company, while Venkatesh Alagirisamy takes on…

Inside New Balance’s Mission to Invest in Made-in-America Production

New Balance issued its first report detailing its investments and commitment to American manufacturing.

EXCLUSIVE: Former Crocs, Hey Dude Executive Katie Wagner Named Chief Commercial Officer at Toms

The exec will oversee the brand's global sales channels.

Puma Acquisition Speculation Heats Up Again: All the Potential Suitors So Far

Puma has no shortage of possible suitors, but its biggest challenge could be how fast can it move on its…

Thanksgiving Week Saw Higher Footwear Promotions for Most Retailers

Foot Locker, Under Armour, The North Face and Vans were cited as brands that increased their discounts from…