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Footwear Industry’s Awaiting Trade Deals from China, Brazil
Trump is expected to disclose some trade wins, including a deal with China and maybe even Brazil, ahead of his Supreme Court hearing next…
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Aldo Group Donates $375,000 to Two Ten’s Women in the Footwear Industry Initiative
Aldo Group is pledging its support of ’s Women in the Footwear Industry (WIFI) initiative with a new donation. On Tuesday, the Canadian…
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Shoe Firms Should Get a Break as China Tariff Extension is Likely
Good news could be ahead for shoe companies. American President Donald Trump’s backing down on imposing a 100 percent tariff rate on…
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Stubbs & Wootton Founder Percy Steinhart Dies at 76
Percival (Percy) Steinhart III, the founder of well-known slipper brand Stubbs & Wootton, died on Oct. 19 at the age of 76, the company…
Business
Restructuring Expert Michael Appel Dishes on Footwear’s Prospects in 2026
News spoke with restructuring expert Michael Appel of Appel Associates LLC to get his read on retail and the shoe industry against the…
Lifestyle
Kristen Bell Stays Loyal to One Footwear Brand for 'Nobody Wants This' Season Two's Promo Tour
While fans are wondering what Kristen Bell‘s “Nobody Wants This” character, Joanne Williams, will be wearing during the second season, the…
Business
Industry Veteran Angel Martinez Makes Footwear Comeback as Co-CEO of Oofos
Oofos is reorganizing its top leadership roles. On Wednesday, the recovery footwear brand tapped industry veteran Angel Martinez to serve…
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Trump’s Massive China Tariff Has the Industry on Edge as Stocks Take Big Dive
has a new tariff headache, courtesy of U.S. President Donald J. Trump. Trump early Friday threatened a round of “massive increase” of…
Lifestyle
The Foster Sisters’ Favorite Daughter Footwear Debut Lands at Nordstrom, Anthropologie and More
After teasing fans with its Dr. Scholl’s collaboration, Favorite Daughter’s first full range of is here. The debut shoe collection by…
Fashion
Hoff Names David Tourniaire-Beauciel Head of Design, the Designer Responsible for Balenciaga’s Triple S Sneaker
LONDON — The Spanish sneaker brand Hoff founded by Fran Marchena in 2017 is marking a new stage of its business. The brand has appointed…
Business
October Prime Day Sees Footwear Deals Up to 70% Off on Nike, New Balance, Cole Haan, Ugg and More
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission.…
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How Amazon’s October Prime Day Could Help Predict Holiday Shoe Demand
Shoe buying and the start of the holiday shopping season are just around the corner. That’s because Amazon‘s October Prime Day sales are…
Fashion
Shailene Woodley Embraces Sculptural Footwear at Fendi’s Milan Fashion Week Show
Shailene Woodley attended Fendi’s spring 2026 show at Milan Fashion Week on Wednesday, wearing sandals from the fashion house’s Arco shoe…
Lifestyle
The Paris Texas Recipe to Keep the Hype — And Heels — High
MILAN — Flats, flip-flops, preppy loafers and retro-tinged slim sneakers might be all the rage at the moment, but never underestimate the…
Lifestyle
Five Takeaways From the 2025 Black Footwear Forum: From Fostering Relationships to Embracing Discomfort to Striking Work-life Balance
The annual Black Footwear Forum took place at Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design in Detroit from Thursday to Sunday, gathering…
Business
Topo Athletic Gets Upgraded Headquarters as Growth Continues
Topo Athletic has expanded its headquarters. According to the Designer Brands-owned performance and outdoor , its new office space at 39…
Lifestyle
EXCLUSIVE: Portuguese Footwear Association Helps Create Shoes for Several NYFW Designers
The Portuguese Footwear Association (APICCAPS) is set to unveil four exclusive partnerships with celebrated designers including…
Culture
Former LPGA Player Jen Hanna Talks Evolution of the Golf Shoe in Performance Footwear
Jen Hanna knows a lot about golf shoes. As a former LPGA professional golfer and an NCAA Division I golf coach, as well as a First-Team…
Culture
Holo Footwear Unveils Running Pack With Three Sneaker Styles Including Updates to the Artemis
Holo Footwear will set a new pace in spring 2026 with its Running Pack, featuring three sneaker styles. The athletic brand, founded in…
Lifestyle
EXCLUSIVE: Belgian Brand Bernadette Steps Into Footwear
Bernadette is all about putting its best foot forward. Starting Saturday, the Antwerp-based label known for sleek yet sumptuous silk…
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Ahead of Micam, Italian Footwear Industry Continues to See Declines in Q2 as Tariff Uncertainty Remains
The Italian footwear industry reported another period of declines, according to the latest data from Confindustria Moda Research Centre…
Lifestyle
Pregnant Rihanna Reclaims Statement Footwear in Miu Miu Cap-toe Pumps
Rihanna blended relaxed clothing with polished footwear for her latest maternity look. The singer stepped out in Los Angeles on Wednesday,…
Fashion
No De Minimis Jolt Yet on Footwear, But Shein and Temu Could See Profound Impacts
has yet to see the full impact from the removal of the de minimis trade exception. That’s expected to change, particularly when combined…
Lifestyle
Former Nike Exec Patraic Reagan Named Incoming CFO at Crocs
Crocs Inc. is in CFO-transition mode. The firm said on Thursday that Patraic Reagan is its new CFO, taking over for Susan Healy, who…