On its second-quarter analyst call, Tim Boyle, Columbia Sportswear’s chairman, CEO and president, warned that U.S. wholesale orders for the flagship Columbia brand would likely remain down at least through the first half of 2026 as efforts to revive demand for the brand are being undermined by conservative orders from retailers in the face of proposed tariffs.
Category: Footwear
Fleet Feet Franchisee to Open Fifth Store in Northern New Jersey
Teresa Councilor will open Fleet Feet Somerville on August 4. She currently operates Fleet Feet stores in Westfield, Summit, Morristown, and Ridgewood, NJ, respectively.
Farm to Feet Parent Nester Hosiery Acquires Assets of Fox River Mills
Following the close of the transaction, Fox River Mills will wind down Osage production, relocating manufacturing assets to Nester’s Mount Airy, NC headquarters.
Boot Barn Hikes FY Outlook as Q2 Results Fly Past Guidance
Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. lifted its guidance for the year after reporting second-quarter results that came in well ahead of expectations. Same-store sales jumped 9.4 percent and net earnings advanced 37.3 percent.
Columbia Sportswear’s Q2 Results Top Expectations Despite U.S. Weakness
Columbia Sportswear’s sales in the U.S. slid 2 percent in the second quarter, but overall sales grew 6 percent with a boost from double-digit gains overseas and the loss in the quarter was lower than analysts expected. The outerwear giant also provided a “limited” outlook the year, projecting flattish revenues.
Fleet Feet Franchisees Open Second Store Along Florida’s Gulf Coast
Misty and Jeff Ehret have opened their second store along Florida’s Gulf Coast in the SweetBay Town Center in Panama City. The Ehrets opened their first Fleet Feet franchise store in Inlet Beach, FL, in 2023.
Diadora USA Appoints Fleet Feet Veteran as Director of Sales
John Moloznik brings over a decade of experience in the sporting goods industry, most notably from his senior leadership roles at Fleet Feet, where he reportedly led strategic sales growth initiatives, executed omni-channel strategies and spearheaded the opening of over 100 retail stores nationwide.
EXEC: Sebago, Kappa and Superga Parent BasicNet Sees DD Gain in H1 Royalties, Dip in Direct Sales
The Turin, Italy-based parent of the Kappa, Robe di Kappa, K-Way, Superga, Briko Jesus Jeans, Sabelt, and Sebago brands, reported consolidated revenues in the 2025 first half (H1) declined 0.7 percent to €172.6 million, compared to €173.9 million in the 2024 H1 period.
Gildan Activewear’s Q2 Boosted by Market Share Gains in Activewear
Gildan Activewear Inc. reported earnings on an adjusted basis grew 17 percent in the second quarter ended June 29. Margins improved due to lower raw materials and manufacturing costs as well as favorable pricing. Sales advanced 6.5 percent as a 12 percent gain in Activewear offset declines in hosiery and underwear.
Canada Goose Fiscal Q1 Revenues Climb 22 Percent on DTC Momentum
Canada Goose Holdings Inc. reported revenues jumped 22.4 percent in the fiscal first quarter ended June 29, boosted by a 23.8 percent gain in DTC sales. Wholesale sales grew 11.9 percent. The loss on an adjusted basis was slightly higher due to investments in opening new stores and marketing activities.
Puma Appoints Andreas Hubert as Chief Operating Officer
With this new Board position, Puma shifts Sourcing, IT and Logistics under Hubert, streamlining responsibilities across its leadership team and organization, effective September 1. Hubert will be part of Puma’s Management Board, which will comprise five members.
Steve Madden’s Q2 Profits Dragged Down by TariffS
Steve Madden, Ltd. reported a steep drop in adjusted earnings in the second quarter, citing the impact of tariffs. Earnings and sales were also short of analyst expectations.
EXEC: Vans Parent Updates Market on Brand’s Turnaround Progress; Re-Launches Warped Tour
Among the signs that Vans is regaining brand heat, VF CEO Bracken Darrell cited a 50 percent increase in appointment bookings at Paris Fashion Week in June, including new accounts and accounts who have delisted Vans in recent years coming back. He also cited the “strong reaction” to skate-inspired silhouettes featured by many luxury brands in Paris this year.
EXEC: VF Corp. CEO Bullish on Return to Growth as TNF and Timberland Both Shine in Q1
On VF Corp.’s fiscal Q1 analyst call, CEO Bracken Darrell spent much of the time discussing VF’s progress on the goal of returning the company to growth, highlighted by sales expanding 5 percent at The North Face in the period and 9 percent growth at Timberland on a currency-neutral basis. Vans’ sales were down 14 percent due to channel rationalization efforts.
Skechers Performance Drops SKX Full-Court Press Basketball Shoe
The low-top fuses style and function, with a wraparound TPU Versa Wing in the midsole, offering b-ball players stability when making hard cuts to create space. The outsole features Goodyear rubber in a herringbone pattern for multi-directional traction. Skechers lightweight Move Foam delivers comfort.
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