Leaders in the year-over-year growth included E-Commerce & Catalog; Clothing, Footwear & Accessories stores, and Health & Personal Care stores. The Sporting Goods sector, which also includes Hobby, Music and Book stores, posted solid (+2.7 percent) month-over-month results but declined year-over-year.
Category: Footwear
Survey: NFL Football Fandom Community Plays Significant Role in Home Search
When it comes to NFL fans and the teams they support, a connection to their community is a major driving force and influence with nearly one-third of NFL fans in a recent survey by Realtor.com saying they would change teams if they moved to a new city or state.
BSN Sports, Varsity Spirit Parent Launches Employee Ownership Program
The initiative reflects a growing movement across corporate America, inspired by the nonprofit organization Ownership Works and its founding partners, including KKR, to give employees a stake in the value they help create.
Rural King Opens New Stores in Georgia and North Carolina
The family-owned retailer serving a rural lifestyle, reports that its newest stores are now open in Waycross, GA, the second Georgia store for the retailer this year, and in Rocky Mount, NC.
Skechers Readies Move to New European Distribution Center in 2028
The company will relocate its European distribution center to a 200,000-square-meter facility in Liège, Belgium to support the brand’s strategic expansion across Europe.
On Holding Continues Aggressive Growth But Higher Q3 Costs and EPS Miss Worry Street
On saw its highest gross profit margin since its IPO in September 2021, reaching 60.6 percent of net sales in Q3 2024, reportedly driven by growth in the DTC channel and a “continued disciplined approach to full-price sales.”
Nature’s Sunshine Products Taps Deckers CFO for Board of Directors
Since June 2018, Fasching has served as the CFO of Deckers Brands, which includes iconic brands such as Ugg, Hoka and Teva. Fasching has held other senior positions at Deckers since August 2011, including VP, strategy & investor relations and VP, strategic financial planning.
Fleet Feet Appoints New VP of Marketing and Digital
Jonathan Sipling brings over 20 years of experience to the position. Previously, he was Dish Wireless’s chief merchandising officer.
BJ’s Wholesale Club Promotes Two Senior Operations Leaders
Scott Schmadeke, SVP, field and fresh operations, has been named EVP and chief operations officer, effective immediately, and Krystyna Kostka, SVP of operations, has been named chief supply chain officer.
EXEC: Asics NA Leans on Performance Run and SportStyle to Deliver DD Growth in Q3
The Asics North America region reportedly produced double-digit net sales increase in the period and maintains a nearly double-digit year-to-date (YTD) net sales increase.
EXEC: October FW Factory Shipments Tell a Divergent Tale as Key Nike Factory Declines
Yue Yuen’s manufacturing business, which boasts Adidas, Merrell, Asics and many others as key customers, posted a 21.3 percent increase in October while Feng Tay, a major Nike supplier, turned negative once again.
EXEC: Major Asia Footwear Manufacturer Continues to Cut Mainland China Production
The U.S. continues to be the No. 1 destination for deliveries for Yue Yuen, but the region is also losing share to product shipped to Mainland China and Europe. Indonesia is the largest country of origin this year, representing 53 percent of total production.
HeyDude and Jelly Roll Launch Global Partnership with Limited Shoe Drop
The limited-edition white Wally Slip Canvas silhouette features a black skull design and gold crackle print on the outsole. As a gift with purchase, while supplies last, a vinyl copy of the Jelly Roll’s “Beautifully Broken” album is included.
Von Maur Department Stores Opens First Pennsylvania Store in Pittsburgh
The retailer has opened its newest location at South Hills Village in the suburbs outside Pittsburgh, PA. The 118,000-square-foot store is the company’s first in Pennsylvania.
Zappos Re-Opens Outlet Store in Louisville
The 13,000 square foot outlet store first opened in 2019 after it moved from a previous location in Shepherdsville, KY. It closed in 2022 after the online footwear seller reaccessed the business as the pandemic subsided.
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