31+ min ago   (665+ words) Speaking Monday at Goldman Sachs’ Global Consumer and Retail Conference, Ed Stack, executive chairman at Dick’s Sporting Goods, said marketplace discussion of the athletic footwear cycle being over is “way overdone.” He said both the Dick’s and Foot Locker businesses…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (187+ words) Proven in-boot technology evolves into a versatile performance solution, B-Tek Thermal Insole Baffin, a recognized leader in technical footwear and apparel, introduces B-Tek™ Thermal Insole, engineered to withstand diverse climates and maximize performance. Building on technologies proven in Baffin footwear,…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (337+ words) Salomon announced a new five-year partnership with Ironman, including becoming title partner of the Ironman World Championship race in Kona, Hawaii. Salomon announced a new five-year partnership with Ironman, including becoming title partner of the Ironman World Championship race in…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (202+ words) Rothy’s, Inc. announced that it received a judgment from the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware that bans rival shoe maker MIA Shoes, Inc. and three retailers, DSW, Stitch Fix and Famous Footwear, from “making, selling, advertising or…...

5+ day, 22+ min ago   (936+ words) Lawrence said footwear was also Academy’s worst performing category in the quarter, with sales down 1 percent. However, footwear only accounts for 20 percent of Academy’s sales and strength in sporting goods and outdoor are helping offset the footwear weakness. Lawrence said…...

5+ day, 39+ min ago   (1092+ words) Most industry watchers believed the trade channel would see a reinvigorated business based on each receiving new allocations of Nike and Jordan product over the last year. It turns out a downturn in lifestyle athletic may trump a Jordan release....

5+ day, 9+ hour ago   (116+ words) Caleres Inc. reported second-quarter earnings that topped guidance, but sales fell short as Famous Footwear’s comps declined 5.9 percent due to a later back-to-school season and weakness in lifestyle athletic footwear. “We’re operating in an environment that remains dynamic, but our…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (145+ words) Puma SE has appointed Steve Cecchini, formerly at Nike, as its new senior vice president, sports marketing, effective October 1, 2026. He will report directly to Puma CEO Arthur Hoeld. In his new role, Cecchini will further develop Puma’s sports marketing organization,…...

5+ day, 9+ hour ago   (107+ words) Famous Footwear’s Q2 Impacted by Later BTS Back-to-School season, Softness in Lifestyle Athletic Caleres Inc. reported earnings topped guidance in the second quarter, but sales fell short as Famous Footwear’s comps fell 5.9 percent due to a later back to school season…...

6+ day, 25+ min ago   (549+ words) UBS in a report said it remains “bullish” on the running footwear category despite investor concerns over a pullback in athletic footwear largely traced to weakness at Nike. Analyst Jay Sole believes Nike’s problems are “company-specific” and not a reflection…...