Scene & Heard

Propét Positioned for Growth Under New Ownership

The specialty comfort brand was recently acquired in a joint venture between Aiglon Capital and Merit Capital Partners.

Clarks Originals Dishes ‘Sweet’ Collab

This collab cooked up with Sweet Chick, a cult Brooklyn-based chicken and waffles chain, is loaded with many firsts.

Gore-Tex to Debut More Sustainable Membrane

Its ePE material is ready, beginning with a limited introduction for Fall/Winter ’22 in lifestyle footwear and outdoor garments from select partners.

FDRA Introduces Sustainability Guide

The first-ever shoe sustainability guide for brands and retailers so they can collectively make more eco-friendly decisions

Birkenstock Investing $100 Million to Meet Growing Demand

…and also opening a new factory in 2023.

Outdoor Retailer Rocks On

Despite a mountain of virus-related challenges, Outdoor Retailer’s recent Summer Market in Denver fared pretty well, according to show organizers and attendees.

Aetrex Tees up Golfer Endorsement

Aetrex has inked an endorsement deal with Lexi Thompson, LPGA Champion, Tokyo 2020 Olympic athlete and one of the most-credentialed players at a young age.

Atlanta Show Scores High Marks

It sure beats Zoom! That pretty well sums up attendees’ assessment of The Atlanta Shoe Market (TASM) held recently at the Cobb Galleria Centre.

Wolverine Worldwide Embracing AI

Late last year, Wolverine Worldwide execs did a little sole searching, asking themselves if their stable of brands are designing what consumers really want, or is it more like guesswork?

While a lot of brick-and-mortar shoe retailers nationwide have been paring down door counts or checking out entirely, the 102-year-old Beck’s Shoes, based in Campbell, CA, has been doing quite the opposite.

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