Wilson Smith III is a beloved figure in footwear, recognized as the industry’s first Black sneaker designer. Pensole Lewis College (PLC Detroit) — the country’s first historically Black college and university (HBCU) focused on design — is honoring Smith’s legacy by opening a footwear design studio in his name.
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As Western boots remain in the cultural spotlight this year, Tecovas is moving full steam ahead on an ambitious store opening plan. According to Kim Heidt, chief retail officer of Tecovas, the Austin-based Western brand is opening 11 stores this year.
Inside Tecovas’ Retail Expansion Strategy: 11 New Stores Are Planned for This Year
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Global fashion and footwear brand Aldo is teaming up with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products for its first-ever “Looney Tunes”-inspired collection, which features 30 pieces including an assortment of men’s and women’s footwear, handbags and accessories inspired by the iconic “Looney Tunes” characters — Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Tweety Bird and others.
Aldo’s New ‘Looney Tunes’ Collection Embraces Nostalgia With Footwear and Apparel Styles Inspired by Iconic Characters
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Last fall, KITH and BIRKENSTOCK introduced a new version of the London clog, featuring suede braids wrapping around the entirety of the upper. The three colorways sold out quickly but are now being followed up with two new editions. The Kith x Birkenstock London Braided will release this week in “Lilac Ash” and “Birch” treatments. The former is the more colorful of the two, with its faded suede upper matched with a darker shade for its threaded leather cord and mudguard. Rounding out the clog is an ash outsole. “Birch” is more in line with the previous colorways, as a monochromatic range of beige is used throughout the upper and outsole.
Kith’s Hit Birkenstock London Braided Clog Is Making a Return in Two New Colorways
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Fleet Feet revealed its top-performing shoes, Anthony Edwards and adidas have agreed to a multi-year extension of their partnership and Circana finds that discounts are less likely to be the main driver of footwear sales this back-to-school season.
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Guillaume Ledieu has been named senior vice president, chief technology officer at REI Co-op. Ledieu, who joined the specialty outdoor retail giant in October 2023, will assume the role effective immediately. He is succeeding Dan Shull, who REI stated will exit the company on July 12 for a new opportunity.
REI Co-op Promotes Guillaume Ledieu to SVP, Chief Technology Officer
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As pandemic-driven ups and downs in promotional activity level out, discounts are less likely to be the main driver of footwear sales this back-to-school season, according to Circana. In a new release on Tuesday, the consumer analytics firm found that while consumers are focused on value, this does not ensure that discounts will drive demand.
Discounts Will Not Be the Main Driver of Shoe Sales This Back-to-School Season, According to Circana
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Tony Parker is continuing to add to his extensive post-NBA resume. On Wednesday, it was announced that the four-time NBA champion and two-time Olympic representative of France is now the newest global ambassador for Alibaba, the multinational technology company that connects B2B buyers and suppliers from countries all over the globe.
Alibaba Announces NBA Legend Tony Parker as Newest Global Ambassador Ahead of the Olympics
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Coming off of the success of his AE 1 signature sneaker, Anthony Edwards and adidas have agreed to a multi-year extension of their partnership. While terms of the deal weren’t disclosed, a representative for Adidas told Footwear News the new deal is a “significant multi-year contract extension.” Aside from Edwards’ signature line, Adidas will reinforce its commitment to the Team USA and Minnesota Timberwolves star’s “Don’t Follow the Wave” initiative, which provides resources and opportunities to underserved youth in local communities.
EXCLUSIVE: Anthony Edwards Signs a Multi-Year Extension With Adidas
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SPARC Group LLC, the joint venture composed of brand management firm Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) and mall operator Simon Property Group, is on the hunt for a new CEO. “SPARC is searching for a dynamic leader who will drive brand growth, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver long-term performance,” an individual familiar with the process told Sourcing Journal. SPARC, the acronym for Simon Properties Authentic Retail Concepts, provides a second life to formerly distressed brands.
Authentic-Simon Joint Venture SPARC on CEO Hunt
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