All Footwear articles – Page 3
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AnalysisDeckers Brands: Who is the sportswear group outperforming the market?
As the sportswear market grows through an unpredictable time with giants like Nike reporting slow sales, one sports brand has made the most of this downtime. Retail Week takes a closer look at Deckers Brands and how it’s rapidly gaining market share in the sportswear segment
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AnalysisCan Clarks get back into its stride or is the brand dead on its feet?
As the revolving door at Clarks continues, Retail Week looks at what’s been plaguing the footwear specialist and if there’s hope for a triumphant turnaround
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NewsBirkenstock has reported a record quarter thanks to demand for ‘ugly’ clogs
German footwear retailer Birkenstock has reported a record third quarter thanks to increased demand across all regions.
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NewsKurt Geiger has posted ‘record’ sales and a rise in profit
Kurt Geiger has posted “record” profits and handbag sales despite weaker demand in the wider luxury market.
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Opinion‘Fashion retailers must be wary of customers holding out for lower prices’
Inflation has preoccupied retailers over the last few years but now fashion businesses face new questions as the prospect of deflation looms, warns Erin Brookes
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Retail VoiceHow Gen Z is redefining experience in the digital age
What’s driving the youth demographic to connect with brands? UNiDAYS’ Derek Morrison has the answers
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Retail VoiceUnderstanding Gen Z’s back-to-campus spending priorities
From the tech-savvy to the trend-conscious, UNiDAYS’ Derek Morrison explains how brands can tap into students’ spending choices to maximise engagement during the crucial pre-semester event
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Innovation of the WeekFoot Locker will launch AR takeover to mark Paris Olympics
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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Opinion‘Nike’s D2C woes highlight the perils of overlooking retailers and their strengths’
Cutting so many retailers out of the supply chain was a classic case of Nike cutting off its nose to spite its face, says George MacDonald
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NewsClarks to axe 150 jobs as it swings to a loss
A number of jobs are are at risk of redundancy at footwear retailer Clarks, according to reports.
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NewsRussell & Bromley names its first ever creative director
Russell & Bromley has named its first creative director as part of a new chapter for the business.
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NewsSportswear retailer founded by ex-footballer posts ‘strong’ year of growth
A sportswear retailer founded by a retired British footballer has reported a ”strong” year of growth as it continues its expansion strategy.
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NewsDr Martens profits and revenues fall as it enters ‘year of transition’
Dr Martens says the upcoming financial year will be a “year of transition for the business”.
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NewsClarks managing director and chief product officer exit
Clarks managing director for the UK and Ireland, as well as its chief product officer, are understood to have left the footwear retailer, according to reports.
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NewsShoe Zone lowers guidance as profits flatten
Footwear retailer Shoe Zone has lowered its full-year profit guidance. Revenues may have edged up but profits remained flat during the first half.
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Innovation of the WeekSchuh embraces circularity with reworked capsule collection
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NewsDr Martens CEO to depart and warns of ‘worst case’ 2025 scenario
Dr Martens said there was a “range of potential outcomes” for FY25 – including a potential “worst case scenario” if sales in the US flounder.
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NewsDr Martens sues Temu over trademark infringement
British footwear brand Dr Martens has launched a lawsuit against Temu, accusing the online giant of trademark infringement.
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Innovation of the WeekFootwear brand Veja develops Made in Europe range
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NewsFoot Locker records losses despite sales rise
New York-based sports retailer Foot Locker has reported a net loss, despite sales being ahead of expectation in the fourth quarter of 2023.