Scene & Heard

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.

Hari Mari Opens First Flagship

Hari Mari, the Texas-based sandal brand that donates one percent of its sales to fight pediatric cancer, has always dreamed of opening a flagship.

FDRA’s Green Guru Says…

Andy Polk, senior vice president and sustainability expert for the FDRA, gives an update of some best practices, breakthrough materials and what’s in the pipeline.

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