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Children’s footwear brand Start-Rite names new CEO

Children’s footwear brand Start-Rite has named Hugo Adams as its new CEO, effective April 19. Adams joins from organic children’s clothing brand Frugi, where he was CEO since 2018. Prior to Frugi, he was chief of staff to Marc Bolland at Marks & Spencer and executive board director at Superdry. “Coming from a purpose-led business, I understand...

13 Apr 2021

Business

Toms “evolving” giving model alongside new youthful visual identity

In its 15th year, footwear brand Toms is moving away from its pioneering One for One giving model to a new impact strategy, which will see it donate a third of its annual net profits to grassroots organisations. The evolution of its new giving model is in response to the question it has been asking itself, “are we having the greatest impact,”...

6 Apr 2021

Business

The italian footwear industry: the first nine months of 2020 see drop in production (-29,4%) and in sales (-33,1%)

In the third quarter the dynamics recorded in the Italian footwear industry were somewhat less unfavourable, but still far from positive. This is the picture that emerges from the figures processed by the Confindustria Moda Research Centre on behalf of Assocalzaturifici, revealing a double-digit drop in the turnover of the companies surveyed...

5 Jan 2021

Fashion

Spring/Summer 2021 Womenswear footwear directions

Channelling the season’s core themes of craftsmanship, comfort and sustainability, SS21 footwear reflects the new normal consumer mindset. Artisanal constructions with an eco twist, forward yet functional components and practical yet desirable styles appropriate for changes in lifestyle ensure new season’s designs will appeal to the...

18 Dec 2020

Retail

Lululemon announces footwear range will launch in late 2021

Lululemon's much-anticipated expansion into the footwear category is slated to take off next year. According to insight from Retail Dive, the Canadian athleticwear company is planning its entrance into the market in the second half of 2021, with products to be ready for retail in 2022. Lululemon firstannounced its plans for footwearlast year,...

14 Dec 2020

Fashion

Timberland launches footwear made from renewable, recycled materials

VF Corp-owned Timberland has launched footwear made exclusively with renewable and recycled materials. The upper of the 'Truecloud', which comes in a boot version and a Chukka version, comprises 50 percent responsibly sourced wool and 50 percent nylon blend. The linings are made of 70 percent eucalyptus tree fibers, a renewable raw material that...

3 Dec 2020

Retail

Naturalizer to close 133 stores as focus shifts to digital

Naturalizer is closing approximately 133 stores by the end of this fiscal year. The footwear brand's parent company, Caleres, said that it plans to re-focus its retail strategy with a larger emphasis on digital. “Like the rest of the industry we have seen a structural shift in the shopping behavior of the consumer – a change that has been...

24 Nov 2020

Retail

Ugg opens new flagship store in New York City

Ugg has debuted a new flagship store in Manhattan, located at 530 Fifth Avenue, on the corner of 45th Street. The store takes up a multi-level, 12,842 square-foot space and includes Ugg's collections of footwear, ready-to-wear, accessories and home goods. It follows a first-of-its-kind retail concept, representing the brand's heritage while...

20 Nov 2020

Fashion

Aldo Group is certified climate neutral for 3rd consecutive year

Aldo has received its climate neutral company certification from South Pole for the third consecutive year. South Pole is a provider of global sustainability solutions and services with a transparent and rigorous certification process, according to a press release. The footwear company received its first climate neutral certification in 2018 and...

12 Nov 2020

Fashion

Kickers places spotlight on 50 creatives in new campaign

To celebrate its 50th anniversary, footwear brand Kickers is highlighting 50 creatives that it states “will shape their respective industries over the next 50 years”. Called the Kickers: Class of ’50, the list places a spotlight on a range of creatives from DJ’s to designers, art curators to dancers and editors, including Leanne Elliot Young of...

11 Nov 2020

Retail

Allbirds to raise prices on Black Friday instead of discounting

As retailers begin to announce plans for Black Friday or Cyber Monday sales, Allbirds has said that it will actually raise its prices on November 27. The sustainable footwear company is taking a stand against what it calls "a frenzied day of discounts and buyers’ remorse" to support the environment. Allbirds will raise all prices across its...

9 Nov 2020

Retail

Cole Haan to retail via Kohl's in select stores and online

Kohl's has become Cole Haan's latest retail partner. Beginning in spring 2021, the retailer will carry men's and women's footwear by Cole Haan in 200 stores and through its ecommerce site. The retailer has positioned itself as a destination for casual and active styles for the entire family, and its new partnership with Cole Haan furthers this...

19 Oct 2020