Footwear

A Swiss brand that counts Roger Federer as one of its investors has opened its first-ever physical store.

JD Sports Fashion PLC has expanded its U.S. footprint by adding added California-based Shoe Palace Corp. to its portfolio. 

Nike is providing consumers who would prefer to stay home during the pandemic an accurate, virtual view of how items fit.

Foot Locker Inc. has adopted a short-term shareholder rights plan after a private equity firm controlled by a Czech billionaire upped his stake.

Cole Haan has brought its new tech-enabled store concept to one of Tokyo’s most fashion-forward shopping districts.

A specialty footwear brand is enabling both buyers and recipients of digital gifts to customize and personalize purchases.

Senior retail executives demonstrate a potentially damaging misunderstanding of what is driving consumer purchase decisions this holiday season. 

A regional Midwestern grocer is introducing a paid membership offering with exclusive omnichannel benefits.

A 25-year company veteran is retiring from Foot Locker.

The recently retired CEO of online footwear and accessories retailer Zappos has died at 46 after sustaining injuries in a house fire.