Foot Locker Inc. released its Impact Report, which describes the company’s efforts to advance its environmental, social and governance (ESG) priorities.
Category: Footwear
Buckle’s March Sales Triple
Buckle Inc. announced that net sales for the 5-week fiscal month ended April 3, 2021, increased 240.2 percent to $139.4 million from net sales of $41.0 million for the prior year 5-week fiscal month ended April 4, 2020.
VF Corp Opens New Warehouse In Leicestershire
VF Corporation, through its local subsidiary VF Northern Europe Limited, announced it has begun operations at its new multimillion-dollar fulfillment center in Bardon, Leicestershire, England employing approximately 250 people during peak periods.
Nike And Lululemon Gain Ground In Piper Sandler’s Semi-Annual Teen Survey
Nike and Lululemon earned new highs is mindshare while Under Armour’s improved, according to Piper Sandler’s 41st Semi-Annual Generation Z Survey. Adidas fell to No. 5 in clothing mindshare, the brand’s lowest level since Fall 2017.
North Face Innovation Expert To Lead Stanford’s LifeLabs Textile Start-Up
Scott Mellin, who previously served as the innovation leader at The North Face for FutureLight and The Advanced Mountain Kit, has been named CEO of LifeLabs Design, Inc., a Stanford University-supported textile start-up focused on sustainable solutions.
NRF: Retail Import Surge Expected Through Summer
The unprecedented surge of imports at retail container ports that began last summer is expected to continue at least through the end of this summer as retailers work to meet increased consumer demand, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
Under Armour Marketing Exec Joins Walmart
Walmart appointed Courtney Carlson, former head of North American marketing at Under Armour, as SVP of category marketing, developing strategies and programs for its core retail business units.
FDRA: Casual Shoes Expected To Lead Spring Footwear Sales
Casual shoes/sneakers ranked as the most popular shoe choice this Spring, among 53 percent of likely shoe buyers, according to a survey commissioned by the FDRA as part of its Spring 2021 Footwear Buying Trends report. Running or gym shoes were the next most popular choice with 32 percent, followed by work shoes or other footwear with 9 percent, and fashion-focused shoes with 5 percent.
New Balance Appoints Creative Director MADE In USA
New Balance has appointed Teddy Santis creative director of its MADE In USA sub-line.
Former Nike Marketing Manager Pleads Guilty In Criminal Case
Errol Andam, a former Nike marketing manager, pled guilty to alleged wire and mail fraud, according to The Oregonian. In early February, federal prosecutors claimed that Andam defrauded Nike of nearly $1.5 million. He was accused of wire fraud, money laundering and making false statements on a loan application as part of a scheme to defraud Nike.
HandsFree Labs Closes $3 Million Funding Round
HandsFree Labs, Inc., which in 2019 secured an investment from Nike, announced it has secured a $3 million round of financing led by the Frazier Group.
OIA Applauds Introduction Of Civilian Climate Corps Act 88 Years After Its Introduction Under FDR
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) applauded a new bill to provide $10 billion to create a Civilian Climate Corps.
Dick’s SG Announces Grand Opening of ‘Dick’s House of Sport’ And Elevated Golf And Soccer Offerings
Dick’s Sporting Goods will expand its national footprint with the opening of its first Dick’s House of Sport, a new concept store in Victor, NY, on April 9, and two Warehouse Sale locations and experiential Soccer Shops in select locations in April. The retailer will also debut nine newly redesigned Golf Galaxy locations and expanded technology offerings in 62 Golf Galaxy locations.
Saucony Appoints Fábio Tambosi As Chief Marketing Officer
Saucony has announced the appointment of Fábio Tambosi to the position of Chief Marketing Officer, effective immediately.
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