All Footwear articles – Page 3
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NewsFoot Locker swings to loss driven by ‘ongoing consumer softness’
New York-based sports retailer Foot Locker reported a 10% fall in sales in the second quarter of the year impacted by “ongoing consumer softness, changing vendor mix and the repositioning of Champs Sports”.
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NewsBirkenstock owner eyes potential IPO as valuation expected to soar
Birkenstock’s private equity owner L Catterton has started talks in advance of a potential IPO of the company, which could take place as early as September this year.
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DataFashion Forward: The top 30 fashion retailers by 2026
Fashion retail has experienced a turbulent time, but retailers investing in elevation, partnerships, acquisitions and focused transformation are set to win. Our Retail Week analysts reveal which retailers will lead the sector in 2026.
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GalleryNaked Wolfe unveils ‘luxurious shoe haven’ on New Bond Street
Footwear retailer Naked Wolfe has opened the doors to its new “luxurious shoe haven” in the form of its London flagship store on New Bond Street, marking its territory as the “go-to designer footwear destination”.
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NewsHotter Shoes bought by Woolovers in pre-pack deal
Knitwear retailer Woolovers Group has acquired Hotter Shoes in a deal that will see all 421 employees and 27 stores and concessions “transferred across to the purchaser”.
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NewsHotter owner Unbound Group confirms intent to appoint administrators
Hotter parent company Unbound Group intends to appoint Interpath Advisory as administrators to the group’s main operating subsidiary, Beaconsfield Footwear, which includes Hotter Shoes.
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NewsShoe Zone ups profit guidance as demand climbs
Shoe Zone has increased its profit guidance by almost a third as demand for value soars during the cost-of-living crisis.
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NewsClarks poaches new managing director from Under Armour
British footwear retailer Clarks has named former Under Armour global vice-president of retail Bob Neville as its new managing director for the UK and Ireland.
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NewsDune partners with Reskinned in latest sustainability push
Footwear and accessories retailer Dune has announced a partnership with sustainable pre-loved repair and resale specialist Reskinned in its latest sustainability push.
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NewsHotter owner hails ‘encouraging’ trading as it ends sale process and mulls equity raise
Hotter parent company Unbound Group announced the end of its formal sale process today with ”no potential offers” and confirmed it is exploring an equity raise.
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NewsHotter Shoes owner considers emergency restructuring
Hotter Shoes’ parent company Unbound Group is reportedly in talks to launch emergency restructuring plans to “shed some of its liabilites”.
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NewsKurt Geiger secures new funding to drive global growth
Luxury footwear and accessories retailer Kurt Geiger has secured fresh funding in a bid to “refinance its existing debt” and support its international growth plans.
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NewsHotter owner eyes sale of footwear retailer
Hotter parent company Unbound Group has launched a strategic review and drafted financial advisers as it is understood to be mulling the sale of the footwear retailer.
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NewsCrocs raises outlook as revenues soar
Footwear retailer Crocs has raised its full-year outlook and credited a hike in revenues to the “strength” of its brands including Hey Dude, which it acquired last year.
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NewsDr Martens issues profit warning as LA distribution centre increases costs
Dr Martens has issued a profit warning for 2023 as ongoing issues with its LA distribution centre meant costs were “higher than initial estimates”.
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NewsDr Martens warns on profits after ‘challenging conditions’ in US
Dr Martens has blamed operational issues at its US distribution centre and “unseasonably warm weather” for its latest profit warning as direct-to-consumer growth slowed.
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NewsDr Martens profits slip despite sales gains
Dr Martens has suffered a decline in profits despite delivering double-digit sales growth, as it ramps up investment in new stores, marketing and people.
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OpinionDr Martens product chief: ‘There’s no character or soul in looking to please everyone’
Rather than relying solely on its heritage, Dr Martens is working with disruptive brands and reaching new audiences to stay relevant, writes chief product officer Adam Meek
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NewsJD Sports sells Footasylum to investment group
JD Sports has offloaded its Footasylum business to German investment group Aurelius.