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Saucony appoints former Nike executive Wendy Kula as CMO
8+ hour, 35+ min ago (171+ words) Saucony has named Wendy Kula as chief marketing officer as the brand looks to strengthen its position across performance running and lifestyle categories. Kula joins the company from Nike, where she most recently served as vice president of women's brand…...
British brand Montirex launches in Spain through JD Sports
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (212+ words) British sportswear brand Montirex has chosen Spain as a key market in its European expansion strategy. It is leveraging the international distribution network of JD Sports for its launch into a selection of key points of sale across the country....
Fit Flop opens first store in Spain
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (275+ words) British footwear brand Fit Flop has opened its first-ever store in Spain, in Puerto Ban's, Marbella, as part of its European retail expansion strategy. The opening is in partnership with Albion 1879, a company that introduces, develops and manages international brands…...
UK sportswear brand Oner Active to open first-ever store in NYC
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (272+ words) UK sportswear brand Oner Active is set to open its first-ever store in the United States in New York City. Krissy Cela, founder of Oner Active, announced on Instagram earlier this week that she had signed a ten-year lease to…...
JD Sports FY26 sales rise, North America leads growth
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (305+ words) British sports fashion powerhouse JD Sports Fashion has reported a resilient performance for the 52 weeks ended January 31, 2026, despite what it described as a tough global industry backdrop. The group achieved total sales of 12. 66 billion pounds (17. 22 billion dollars), representing an 11. 7 percent…...
Salomon opens third store in NYC on the Upper West Side
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (144+ words) fashionunited. uk Salomon is opening its third store in New York City today, as the French outdoor specialist brand continues to push ahead with its growth strategy for North America. Located on the Upper West Side, near the iconic Central…...
US footwear sales reports "modest" Q1 growth
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (308+ words) Rising prices and a strengthening in the performance segment delivered "modest" growth across the US footwear industry in the first quarter of 2026. Circana's Retail Tracking Service data show that total US footwear sales increased by 1 percent in Q1 versus the same…...
Elie Saab signs deal with Elisabet for girl's footwear
1+ week, 1+ day ago (120+ words) fashionunited. uk Marche-based company Elisabet has signed a licensing agreement with Elie Saab for the design, production and worldwide distribution of a girl's footwear line, debuting with the spring/summer 2027 collection. "This partnership reflects a clear strategic desire to develop…...
Ecco introduces first shoe featuring innovative protein-based fibre
2+ week, 15+ hour ago (449+ words) Ecco introduces a shoe featuring a protein-based fiber made from leather by-products, developed in partnership with Spinnova. - Ecco introduces first shoe featuring innovative protein-based fibre Ecco, in partnership with Spinnova, announces the launch of the limited edition Ecco BIOM" 720, a…...
Milan: Nike unveils "Air Lab" for design innovation
3+ week, 2+ day ago (233+ words) fashionunited. uk Nike and the Dropcity architecture centre are launching the "Air Lab" in Milan, a new innovation and experimentation hub for the creative scene. As part of Milan Design Week, the sportswear giant is currently offering a first look…...