Footwear News

FERNDALE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Superfeet, the global leader in performance insoles, today announced the launch of Court Playmaker Elite and Court Playmaker, bringing its athlete-specific approach to performance to basketball, volleyball and the gym floor. Following the introduction of its sport-specific Cleat and Sport collections announced earlier this year, Superfeet continues to evolve its product portfolio with an athlete-led approach to meet the rigorous physical demands of court athlet...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Birmingham-based Hibbett and Nike awarded $50,000 to Woodlawn High School’s boys and girls basketball programs through First String, their philanthropic program supporting high school student-athletes on and off the court. The surprise investment was announced October 13 at Birmingham’s historic Boutwell Auditorium as Hibbett and Nike marked the third year of First String and extended the community impact of Ballin’ in Boutwell. Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfi...

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Digital Brands Group, Inc. (“DBG” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: DBGI), a publicly traded company specializing in apparel and e-commerce, today announced that the appointment of Todd Kucinski as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships for Sports and Entertainment, a newly created leadership role focused on expanding year-round sports, entertainment, licensing and brand partnership opportunities across AVO’s growing portfolio of university relationships. In his new r...

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (NYSE, TSX: GOOS) plans to announce results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2027, which ended September 27, 2026, before markets open on Thursday, November 5, 2026. The Company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss second quarter fiscal 2027 results at 8:30am ET on Thursday, November 5, 2026. A live webcast of the conference call will be available on the company’s website at http://investor.canadagoose.com. The conference c...

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Roots Corporation (the “Company” or “Roots”) (TSX: ROOT) today announced that at its special meeting (the “Meeting”) of holders (the “Shareholders”) of common shares (the “Shares”) of Roots, Shareholders voted in favour of the special resolution (the “Arrangement Resolution”) approving the previously-announced plan of arrangement under the Canada Business Corporations Act, pursuant to which Marquee Brands LLC, through its strategic operating partner JM&A Design &am...

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SKECHERS AIMS TO RAISE $3 MILLION IN DONATIONS FOR KIDS AT 18TH ANNUAL PIER TO PIER FRIENDSHIP WALK...

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Torrid Holdings Inc. ("Torrid" or the "Company") (NYSE: CURV), a leading fashion destination for women sizes 8 to 30, today announced the top 30 semi-finalists from its 2026 Casting Call, as the brand searches for the next faces of Torrid. The semi-finalists were selected from more than 12,000 applicants following a nationwide search inviting women to step into the spotlight and showcase their confidence and individuality. The 30 semi-finalists range in age from 22...

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Poplin, the app known for its nationwide on-demand laundry service, today announced the launch of Poplin Shoe Cleaning, a new service where sneakers and everyday shoes are expertly hand cleaned by local pros. Customers can schedule a pickup in the Poplin app and have their shoes returned fresh, clean, and ready to wear.Poplin Shoe Cleaning is designed for the shoes people wear most, including sneakers, running and athletic shoes, canvas shoes, everyday casual shoes,...

GOLETA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Deckers Brands (NYSE:DECK), a global leader in designing, marketing and distributing innovative footwear, apparel and accessories, today announced that the Company's conference call to review second quarter fiscal 2027 results will be on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at approximately 4:30 pm Eastern Time. The broadcast will be hosted at ir.deckers.com. The broadcast will be available for at least 30 days following the conference call. About Deckers Brands Deckers B...

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Holiday retail sales forecasts are mixed. Americans plan to spend 5.5% less this season, an average of $1,018, according to Simon-Kucher's 8th Annual Holiday Shopping Study, returning back to 2024 levels. As household budgets shrink, any retail revenue growth will likely come from higher prices, rather than more purchases, causing retailers to fight for every hard-earned dollar. "Holiday budgets are being reset, not abandoned," said Shikha Jain, Partner and Head of Cons...