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UGG launches Pride campaign with Lil Nas X

UGG, the Australian sheepskin shoe company, has launched a Pride campaign with Lil Nas X. Think fluffy rainbow hued slippers and that is just the start. Dressed in head to toe purple a la Prince, Lil Nas is seen lounging against a backdrop of balloons, glitter, flowers donning a sparkly crown, chunky gold jewellery, and the pièce de resistance:...

Ugg partners with The Valuable 500 movement for disability inclusion

Southern California-based global lifestyle brand Ugg has joined The Valuable 500, a global movement putting disability at the forefront of the leadership agenda. Ugg is aiming to support and amplify the voices of people with disabilities in everything it does from its process to products. Andrea O’Donnell, president of Ugg, said in a release: “...

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Hoka and UGG drive Deckers Brands Q4 and full year sales

Net sales for the fourth quarter increased 49.7 percent to 561.2 million dollars at Deckers Brands, while on a constant currency basis, net sales increased 47.9 percent. Fourth quarter diluted earnings per share rose to 1.18 dollars compared to 57 cents for the same period last year. “Fiscal 2021 was an exceptional year for Deckers, led by...

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Ugg announces sustainability initiatives to protect grasslands

Global lifestyle brand Ugg announced its new sustainability initiatives to help restore grasslands, forests, and reduce waste throughout its supply chain to help protect valuable ecosystems. The Decker Brands-owned company stated it is committed to regenerating 200,000 acres of land in 2021 and 1,000,000 by 2025. In partnership with Savory...

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Ugg announces new ‘Restore our Earth’ sustainable targets

Southern California-based global lifestyle brand Ugg has announced four new sustainable commitments to celebrate Earth Day 2021, including the launch of its first-ever repair service. “With time running out to prevent irreversible damage from climate change, Ugg understands that we cannot simply protect – we must actively restore the Earth, its...

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Ugg launches footwear collection made from plant-based materials

US footwear brand Ugg has launched a new collection made from plant-based materials. The dual-gender Plant Power Collection features three of Ugg’s popular styles reimagined with more sustainable materials, including Tencel branded Lyocell fibres. The brand’s Fluff Sugar Platform and Fluff Sugar Sandal looks have swapped out their soles - which...

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Deckers Brands Q3 sales improve 14.8 percent, earnings up 26 percent

Deckers Brands third quarter revenue increased 14.8 percent to 1.078 billion dollars and earnings per share increased 26 percent to a 8.99 dollars. On a constant currency basis, the company’s net sales increased 13.8 percent. Gross margin was 57 percent compared to 54.1 percent for the same period last year. “Our record third quarter performance...

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Zappos Adaptive to expand single and different size shoe program

Zappos, the Nevada-based online shoe clothing retailer, is to expand its Adaptive range, adding new brands to its assortment. The range, which allows customers to buy only one shoe or two shoes in different sizes and widths to create a pair, will add comfortwear brand Crocs, dress shoes from Florsheim, hiking footwear from Keen and RSVP flat...

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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...

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Deckers Brands posts 15 percent sales increase in Q2

For the second quarter, net sales at Deckers Brands increased 15 percent to 623.5 million dollars compared to the same period last year, while on a constant currency basis, net sales increased 14.1 percent. The company said in a statement that gross margin was 51.2 percent compared to 50.4 percent for the same period last year, while diluted...

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Ugg launches new collection exclusively through Zappos

Ugg has launched an inclusive footwear collection, created in collaboration with Zappos Adaptive - an online shopping experience offered through Zappos to showcase items with unique features that address a variety of needs. Called Ugg Universal, the line features functional iterations of the Classic Short and Neumel Ugg styles. The shoes are...

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Ugg launches collaboration with Ovadia

Global lifestyle brand Ugg has joined forces with New York-based label Ovadia to create a limited-edition capsule collection for the Spring/Summer 2020 season. According to an announcement from the Southern California-based company, the collaboration includes two of Ugg’s silhouettes for men—the Classic Mini boot and the Tasman slipper—that have...