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Vicki M. Young

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The Year Ahead Could Be Challenging for Crocs Inc.

Williams Trading analyst Sam Poser forecasts a double digit sales decline for Hey Dude in 2026, with Crocs…

Sourcing Upheaval Is Giving Mass Retailers a Reason to Bypass Shoe Wholesalers

Tariffs are impacting how mass discounters think about their private label shoe lines.

Larger 2026 Tax Refunds Could Benefit Sneaker Sales in February

Larger U.S. tax refunds could give sneakerheads a windfall just in time for "high-heat launches" in February…

Nike’s EEOC Probe Reflects How Trump’s Administration Is Challenging Diversity Initiatives

Attorney Bryan M. Sullivan said "Nike may be less of an outlier and more of a bellwether" for how the Trump…

Nike Calls EEOC Action Over White Worker Discrimination Claims a ‘Surprising and Unusual Escalation’

The EEOC seeks from Nike information related to allegations—some requests go back to 2018—of DEI-related…

Nike Calls EEOC Action Over White Worker Discrimination Claims a ‘Surprising and Unusual Escalation’

The EEOC seeks from Nike information related to allegations — some requests go back to 2018 — of DEI-related…

OrthoLite Subsidiary Cirql Says Its Footwear Materials Can Curtail Carbon Emissions

Reports from Cirql, a subsidiary of OrthoLite, says its sustainable materials for footwear delivers…

DSW Parent Confirms New Round of Layoffs

A spokeswoman for the DSW parent said the layoffs were part of a move to "simplify the organizational…

OrthoLite Subsidiary Cirql Says Its Footwear Materials Can Curtail Carbon Emissions

Reports from Cirql, a subsidiary of OrthoLite, says its sustainable materials for footwear delivers…

DSW Parent Confirms New Round of Layoffs

A spokeswoman for the DSW parent said the layoffs were part of a move to "simplify the organizational…

Circana: Running Styles, Clogs and High-Shaft Boots Dominated Q4

Circana said U.S. footwear market sales held steady in 2025 at $90 billion from year-ago levels.

Circana: Running Styles, Clogs and High-Shaft Boots Dominated in Q4

Circana said U.S. footwear market sales held steady in 2025 at $90 billion from year-ago levels.

Fashion Veteran Kristen Sosa Joins Caleres to Oversee New York Brands

Stuart Weitzman, Veronica Beard and Favorite Daughter are among the brands under her purview.

Adidas Opens First U.S.-focused Soccer Store Amid World Cup Mania

The first Adidas U.S.-only soccer-focused store opened at the American Dream Mall, featuring performance…

Jason Short Joins Orva to Grow Footwear Portfolio

Jason Short joins Orva as senior vice president, general merchandising manager, focusing on expanding the…