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ArticleSneakersnstuff returns with former CEO: New owners have ‘long-term vision and commitment’
Following its bankruptcy in January 2025, classic sneaker retailer Sneakersnstuff (SNS), which three years ago had annual sales of €100 million, gained a new owner in German investment company Reziprok. The company contacted one of SNS’s founders, Erik Manzano Fagerlind (of Sweden), and asked if he wanted to return to the company he started with Peter Jansson in Stockholm in 1999. He did.
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ArticleFirst stores for DTC footwear brand Oofos
An Oofos location in Virginia has opened and the active recovery brand will open locations in Georgia and Florida later this month.
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ArticleSkechers is acquired by 3G in $9bn deal
The sneaker company will continue to be managed by its founder, Chairman and CEO, Robert Greenberg.
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News briefsIn FY24 Golden Goose revenues rose 13%
In the sole fourth quarter, the top line was up by 14 percent to €188.6 million.
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ArticleSneakersnstuff's new, German owner with old founder back at the rudder
Sneakersnstuff, the world-famous sneaker chain, is back on track after bankruptcy.
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ArticleAsics’ FY operating income hits record high
The running business was helped by a focus on higher-end product and “significant” sales growth in Greater China and Southeast/South Asia. European sales increased by 10.9 percent to ¥99.8 billion (€624.5m).
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ArticleNeocurve is Asics’ first locally produced sneaker
Asics has released the Neocurve, a sneaker with a retro look made from recycled materials, including discarded footwear, locally collected and produced in the EU.
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News briefsYue Yuen gives positive profit warning
The company said it has been optimizing its staffing levels relative to the demand in its order pipeline.
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News briefsFoot Locker steps into India
Foot Locker debuted in India on Nykaa and offline at Nexus Select City Walk in Delhi with its first store in the country.
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ArticleGolden Goose H1 sales up by 12% driven by DTC
DTC net revenues grew 18 percent to €226.8 million.
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ArticleFoot Locker starts 50th anniversary by striking the NYSE opening bell
Foot Locker turns 50 and celebrates all through the month of September.
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News briefsReebok in pink partnership
Reebok has a collaboration with Mattel’s Barbie brand that has resulted in three different limited edition sneakers to be released in September.
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ArticleTop three changes in the 2024 Stifel US sneaker survey
Nike, New Balance and Adidas are the most popular sneaker brands in Stifel’s 17th sneaker survey.
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C-Suite InterviewCommunity first: Why Snipes is much more than just a retailer
Dennis Schröder’s vision takes Snipes beyond retail. Discover how community engagement drives the company’s success.
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News briefsFootway Group hires new Group Marketing Manager
Source: Footway Group Marcus Gröning, new Group Marketing Manager at Footway Group. Footway Group strengthens the team by welcoming Marcus Gröning as the new Group Marketing Manager. With a solid background in marketing and branding, most recently as Head of Marketing & Brand within the Ellos Group, ...
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News briefsNew Zealand sneaker brand has a new plant-based alternative to leather
New Zealand-based sustainable shoe brand YY Nation has released a new collection of court sneakers made using cactus. The release of the Fractus Cactus and the Status Cactus coincided with World Vegan Day (Nov. 1). According to YY Nation, the cactus court sneaker range is “Crafted using natural materials extracted ...
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ArticleAsian sneaker marketplace Novelship secures $9.5 million in Series B funding
Novelship, a Singapore-based marketplace founded in 2018, has received US$9.5 million in its Series B funding round led by East Ventures, iGlobe Partners and GSR Ventures. The company said the new funding will accelerate its efforts to strengthen its brand presence across Southeast Asia. This includes improving logistics capabilities, refining ...
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News briefsStockX x Represent release new sneaker
StockX yesterday began the limited release of a four-piece capsule collection in partnership with British streetwear brand, Represent. In addition to three pieces of apparel, the collection includes a limited-edition run of 300 of the bestselling, skate-inspired Bully Sneaker, in colors synonymous with StockX branding; green, white and gray. ...
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News briefsCanada Goose to launch its first sneaker collection
Canada Goose is introducing its first-ever sneaker line on July 18. Called The Glacier Trail, the sneakers, which will debut in both a low-cut version as well as a high, for men and women, have been described by the brand as intersecting style and performance for versatile, multi-seasonal wear. The ...
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Case StudyHow StockX learnt from its competitors and became a sneaker resale giant
We examine how a unique sales model, learning from its competitors, and ensuring authenticity brought success to the sneaker resale platform StockX.
