2+ day, 13+ hour ago   (187+ words) Proven in-boot technology evolves into a versatile performance solution, B-Tek Thermal Insole Baffin, a recognized leader in technical footwear and apparel, introduces B-Tek™ Thermal Insole, engineered to withstand diverse climates and maximize performance. Building on technologies proven in Baffin footwear,…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago   (379+ words) The Taiwanese maker of folding and electric bikes made several key hires at Stile Products, Inc., its North American division and distributor. Gage Saxton has joined Stile Products as business development & marketing manager and Brandon O'Kelly assumes a new role…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago   (323+ words) Zumiez Inc. reported a wider loss in the second quarter ended August 1 on a modest decline in sales, reflecting continued weakness in footwear and reduced in-store traffic. Comps were down 2.1 percent. Back-to-school sales have continued to run soft. Results were…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago   (127+ words) Dr. Martens appointed former Burberry executive, Katie Morton, as global customer director. Morton joins Dr. Martens on October 26. She spent over 17 years at Burberry, where she was a founding member of the brand’s digital team. Throughout her career with the…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago   (974+ words) Designer Brands Inc. reported that sales of Topo Athletic jumped 24 percent in the second quarter to pace robust growth across its Branded Portfolio segment. Officials expect the running and trail footwear brand to surpass $100 million in sales next year. Howe…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (202+ words) Rothy’s, Inc. announced that it received a judgment from the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware that bans rival shoe maker MIA Shoes, Inc. and three retailers, DSW, Stitch Fix and Famous Footwear, from “making, selling, advertising or…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (936+ words) Lawrence said footwear was also Academy’s worst performing category in the quarter, with sales down 1 percent. However, footwear only accounts for 20 percent of Academy’s sales and strength in sporting goods and outdoor are helping offset the footwear weakness. Lawrence said…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (1092+ words) Most industry watchers believed the trade channel would see a reinvigorated business based on each receiving new allocations of Nike and Jordan product over the last year. It turns out a downturn in lifestyle athletic may trump a Jordan release....

4+ day, 22+ min ago   (116+ words) Caleres Inc. reported second-quarter earnings that topped guidance, but sales fell short as Famous Footwear’s comps declined 5.9 percent due to a later back-to-school season and weakness in lifestyle athletic footwear. “We’re operating in an environment that remains dynamic, but our…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (145+ words) Puma SE has appointed Steve Cecchini, formerly at Nike, as its new senior vice president, sports marketing, effective October 1, 2026. He will report directly to Puma CEO Arthur Hoeld. In his new role, Cecchini will further develop Puma’s sports marketing organization,…...