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JD Sports CEO: American Retail Buyers Have Been Acting Like 'Order Takers"
3+ hour, 48+ min ago (1020+ words) This article first appeared in our sister publication Shop Eat Surf Outdoor (SESO) Since entering the U.S. market in 2018, JD Sports has transformed from a newcomer into a $6 billion player in the region by acquiring Finish Line, Hibbett Sports,Shoe Palace…...
First Jordan Brand ‘World of Flight’ Store in the U.S. to Land in Philadelphia
5+ mon, 2+ hour ago (342+ words) The first of what Nike's Jordan Brand promises will be several U.S. "World of Flight" flagship stores will open in Philadelphia on Oct. 10, 2025. First Jordan Brand "World of Flight' Store in the U.S. to Land in Philadelphia The first of what Nike's…...
Skechers Debuts First U.S. Performance Store in Miami
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (277+ words) Skechers has opened its fifth "Performance" store " and its first in the U.S. " at Miami's Dolphin Mall, which attracts 36 million visitors annually. The 26,017-square-foot factory mall store is now the company's largest location and features a running track, basketball and pickleball…...
Nike Running Jogs into Nordstrom’s NYC Pop-Up Space
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (312+ words) Nike will be the latest "guest brand" at Nordstrom NYC's pop-up venue, bringing the Nike Running @ The Corner shop to 57th St. and B'way through Sept. 2. Nike Running Jogs into Nordstrom's NYC Pop-Up Space Nike will be the latest "guest brand…...
Kizik Sues Skechers for Infringing on its Hands-Free Shoe Tech: ‘This is a Category we Created’
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (281+ words) HandsFree Labs (HFL), the company behind "hands-free" footwear brand Kizik, has sued Skechers for patent infringement, claiming that Skechers knowingly and willfully copied HFL's patented technologies for its line of Hands Free Slip-ins footwear. HFL holds more than 200 issued and…...
Kizik Takes its Hands-Free Shoes on a National Tour to Deliver ‘A-ha’ Moments
8+ mon, 2+ day ago (525+ words) Everyone over the age of two has put on their shoes thousands of times, but hands-free shoe retailer Kizik insists that putting on its shoes is a distinctly memorable experience " what Chief Marketing Officer Elizabeth Drori calls an "a-ha" moment....
REI Co-op Returning to Its Values, Says CEO Mary Beth Laughton
9+ mon, 19+ hour ago (891+ words) This article was first published in our sister brand Shop Eat Surf Outdoor A lot has happened politically and in the outdoor industry since REI's new President and CEO'Mary Beth Laughton'was appointed to the role in January, she noted onstage…...
Urban Outfitters Launches Immersive In-Store Experience with Nike
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (319+ words) Urban Outfitters has picked Nike as the first partner for its new "On Rotation" retail experience, designed to fuel inspiration and discovery. Urban Outfitters Launches Immersive In-Store Experience with Nike Urban Outfitters has picked Nike as the first partner for…...
Skechers Goes Private in $9 Billion Acquisition
9+ mon, 4+ week ago (266+ words) Skechers will be acquired by investment firm 3G Capital for $63 per share in cash, a 30% premium on the company's 15-day volume-weighted average stock price. Shareholders have options that will affect the final purchase price, but the ultimate price tag will range…...
DSW Debuts In-Store Protection Kiosks to Help Shoe Shoppers ‘Get More Wear from Every Pair’
10+ mon, 1+ day ago (219+ words) DSW has rolled out Imbox Protection machines at nearly 500 locations, allowing customers to protect their newly purchased footwear in just 60 seconds. Using a water-based spray, the enclosed Imbox ... DSW Debuts In-Store Protection Kiosks to Help Shoe Shoppers "Get More Wear…...