This is my Met Gala. This has been the summer of love. Well, to be more specific, Love Island. Unless you’ve been living under a rock since June, you’ve undoubtedly seen and heard people talking—no, raving—about season 6 of the show. Drama, betrayal, intrigue, heartbreak, and true love were displayed on our TVs five nights...Read More
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Footwear News may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. With the UTMB approaching, The North Face has revealed a collection of footwear and apparel done in partnership with the...Read More
Competition in the Latin American e-commerce market is heating up, with both local players and Asian heavyweights making inroads in a region dominated by one firm. Yet the task of dethroning “Latin America’s answer to Amazon,” as Mercado Libre is often called, remains daunting. Last year, 218 million of the region’s 670 million people used...Read More
To call the Air Jordan 1 High “Shattered Backboard” a fan-favorite sneaker would be an undersell. Debuting in 2015, it ushered in new levels of hype around the model and has become one of the most sought-after non-original Jordan styles in existence. Now, early rumors indicate the shoes will be coming back in their original...Read More
Last week, Walmart reported a surprisingly strong jump in revenue, which the retail giant’s leaders interpreted as a sign of the American consumer’s resilience. It could just as easily be the opposite: an indication that stretched shoppers are looking to trade down. Macy’s is intimately familiar with the trading down phenomenon, mostly as a victim....Read More
According to the New York Post, HBC is exploring expanding the Saks Brand into hotels and luxury apartments. The strategic shift follows HBC’s $2.65 billion acquisition of competitor Neiman Marcus. The company is already developing a hotel and residences in Beverly Hills and townhomes in Westfield, New Jersey, where an abandoned Lord & Taylor once...Read More
Chinese e-commerce group JD.com on Thursday reported forecast beating second-quarter profits, helped by price cuts that attracted cost-sensitive consumers to its platform. JD.com’s US-listed shares rose as much as 3.5 percent in premarket trading. Major Chinese vendors like JD.com and Alibaba have increased focus on discounts and lower-priced goods as Chinese shoppers have become more...Read More
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Footwear News may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. After more than 50 years in business, John Fluevog is launching sneakers. On Monday, the designer, launched the DDFT Velocity...Read More
As seen in the September 2024 Style Issue of Wallpaper* – a reflection on a season defined by tactility, texture and touch – 12 of A/W 2024’s defining men’s and womenswear moments, from scrunched-up Miu Miu gloves and decadent Ferragamo feathers to seductive leather ties and cocooning balaclavas. Read more at Wallpaper.Read More
Swiss sneaker giant On reported net sales of CHF 567.7 million ($654.4 million) in the three months ending June 2024, up 28 percent from the same period last year and setting a new record for revenue for the second straight quarter. However, shares were down as much as 10 percent in pre-market trading Tuesday, after...Read More
