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What Brands are Saying About Tariff Impacts and Adjustments

On Holdings, Birkenstock, Black Diamond parent company Clarus Corp., and Bogg Bags commented on tariff strategies and impacts…

News May 19, 2025
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Dick’s-Foot Locker Merger Driven by Nike’s Renewed Wholesale Focus, Says Dick’s Chairman

Dick’s announced plans Thursday to acquire Foot Locker’s global 2,400-store footprint in a deal valued at $2.5 billion.

News May 15, 2025
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Keen COO Talks Tariff Pricing, Zero China Exposure, and More

Keen Chief Operating Officer Hari Perumal explains why – and how – the brand will keep prices steady…

Executive Edition May 12, 2025
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Saucony, Merrell Drive Revenue Growth at Wolverine Worldwide 

Merrell and Saucony were the standouts among the Wolverine brands. However, like other publicly traded companies, Wolverine withdrew…

News May 8, 2025
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Nike Announces Leadership Shake-Up, Eliminates Longtime Executive Heidi O’Neill’s Role

New CEO Elliott Hill named several new senior leaders on Monday who will help him in his quest…

News May 5, 2025
LOWA Boots Peter Sachs

Longtime LOWA Boots U.S. General Manager Peter Sachs Steps Down

Sachs, who launched LOWA's U.S. operations in 1996, will help in the transition to a new leader.

News May 2, 2025
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Vibram Doubles U.S. Business Post-COVID by Blending Function with Fashion

The Italian sole maker was at Paris Fashion Week this year, but Vibram isn't departing from its outdoor…

News April 7, 2025
Inside a remodeled Journeys store. Photo courtesy of Journeys.

The Evolution of Journeys Under New President Andy Gray

In an interview with SESO, Gray describes how the large footwear account is evolving its merchandising, approach to…

Executive Edition April 2, 2025
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On Running Co-CEO Marc Maurer to Step Down

Co-CEO and CFO Martin Hoffmann will become sole CEO and On will find a new CFO. Four hires…

News April 1, 2025
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Altra President Jen McLaren Shares Go-Forward Plan

The Altra leader shared the brand’s annual revenue, the running category Altra will target next, and the wholesale…

Executive Edition March 25, 2025
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Journeys’ Turnaround Builds in Q4, Sees Bigger Opportunity Around Teen Girl

High-volume footwear account Journeys saw Q4 same-store sales surge 14% as a new leadership team updates assortments and…

News March 10, 2025
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