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Foot Locker appoints first Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer
The US-based footwear retailer named Neil Bansal to the newly created position of Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer
Pou Chen posts net profit decline
The Taiwanese manufacturer of branded sports footwear reported a drop of 26.1% in net profit in the first quarter of 2022 due to fewer investment gains from its Nan Shan Life Insurance unit
Reebok teams up with Zappos to launch adaptative footwear line
The Reebok Fit to Fit collection provides styles that include features that help people with disabilities to gain more independence. The goal is to enhance everyone’s quality of life
Dick's Sporting Goods posts sales decline
The sporting goods retailer posted a comparable store sales drop of 8.4% in the first quarter of fiscal 2022 over the same period last year, but remains optimistic about its long-term strategy
JD Sports Chairman steps down
The UK-based retailer has announced that the Executive Chairman Peter Cowgill, who has been leading the company since 2004, will stand down effective immediately
Puma with new Chair of Supervisory Board
The sporstwear giant has nominated Héloïse Temple-Boyer its new Chair of the Supervisory Board. She is taking over from Jean-François Palus
Sustainable sneaker start-up Psudo raises 3 million USD
The US-based sneaker brand announced that completed a three million USD seed financing round led by SternAegis Ventures, who acted as placement agent
Foot Locker reports solid performance
The retailer posted a slim increase in sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2022 over the same period last year, but still ahead of estimates. Revenue for the quarter totalled 2.17 billion US dollars
Prada teams up with Cass on sneaker collab
The Italian luxury house partnered up with the artist Cassius Hirst to reinvent its iconic Prada America’s Cup sneakers, through a customized capsule collection of four styles, in 22 variables
Under Armour CEO steps down
The company announced that Patrik Frisk will step down as President and CEO, effective 1st of June. Colin Browne, currently COO, will act as interim President and CEO until a new name is appointed
Under Armour reports net loss
The company announced unaudited results for its transition quarter ended on the 31st of March. Despite revenue growth, Under Armour posted a net loss of 60 million USD. Footwear sales declined
adidas lowers expectations for 2022
After a revenue decline of 35% in Greater China thanks to a challenging market environment and COVID-19 lockdowns, the company reduced its outlook for 2022 to the lower end of the range
Nike and Rtfkt studio release first digital sneakers
The collection of eight co-branded digital sneakers, dubbed Nike Cryptokicks, is modelled after the Nike Dunk sneaker and signs the brand’s entrance into digital clothing
Golden Goose partners up with Coronet
The luxury sneaker brand and the Milan-based producer of synthetic and plant-based leather alternatives are opening a shared R&D centre in Milan to develop sustainable solutions
Skechers announces sales increase
The US-based footwear giant has reported record first quarter sales of 1.82 billion US dollars, which reflects an increase of 26.8%, as compared to the same period of last year-
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