BIRKENSTOCK has opened its sixth company-owned retail store in the U.S. in Austin, Texas on Thursday. Located at 1007 South Congress Avenue, Birkenstock’s new location offers the 250-year-old German footwear brand’s growing range of products for men, women and kids including sandals, clogs, sneakers, shoes, boots, and socks. The new store also features a range of digital services such as BOPIS (buy online pick up in store) and BORIS (buy online return in store).
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Nike is falling behind in the sneaker wars. And its competitors are waiting in the wings to snag that coveted leftover market share. The company’s latest woes — which include declines in lifestyle sales, foreign exchange headwinds and macroeconomic uncertainty — compound other issues that have built up over the last several months. Among them: layoffs, a broad lag in product innovation, an undefined marketplace strategy and a failure to challenge to increased competition from other brands in crucial categories like running.
Amid a Reset, Nike Is Leaving Market Share on the Table: Here’s How Brands Like Adidas, Hoka and On Can Move In
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Just months away from its 10-year anniversary, Southern California-based footwear company Clearweather Brand is ready to accelerate its business after a recent round of investment. While details of the investment are undisclosed, Clearweather cofounder Brandon Brubaker confirmed in an exclusive interview with FN that the round was in the seven figures. “With this new investment, we are really building the backbone of the company to be even stronger than ever,” Brubaker told FN. “This is something we needed to do to really set us up for the next level.”
SoCal Footwear Brand Clearweather Secures New Funding, Ramps Up Growth Plans as It Turns 10
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“This is the moment to celebrate the history of our brands, and the reason why these brands continue to be appreciated is because of their history.” Lorenzo Boglione was speaking of K-Way, which next year marks 65 years in business, and the 2750 Superga sneaker, which celebrates a century in 2025. But the vice president of BasicNet Group and chief executive officer of K-Way and Sebago said their history should not overcloud how contemporary they are. “Sure, these brands are iconic and classic, and people remember them, but not everyone in every country knows their history, so it’s up to us to tell it. This is fundamental,” he said.
Superga, K-Way Gearing Up for Milestone Anniversaries
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With 15 days left to the Paris 2024 Olympics, On is stretching its retail arm with the opening of its largest-yet flagship store – on the the Avenue des Champs-Elysées. The fast-growing Swiss sportswear label has taken over the 16,285-square-foot, three-floor unit located at No. 65-67 that was a Nike store until 2019.
On Opens Largest Flagship Yet – on Paris’ Champs-Elysées
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In the wake of Nike’s much-buzzed-about layoffs, NOBULL is going after the pool of available talent. “Congrats on a historic and epic run for both you and Nike,” Nobull said. “But even great athletes like Tom Brady and iconic brands like Nike eventually retire!”
Nobull Courts Ex-Nike Employees and Throws Shade at the Swoosh
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Nike confirmed to FN on Thursday that Tom Clarke had been elevated to the role of senior advisor on strategic growth initiatives, reporting to Nike president and chief executive officer John Donahoe. He previously served as Nike’s president of advanced innovation for 11 years. 30-year Nike veteran and former chief design officer John Hoke III will take over the advanced innovation function. Hoke has served as Nike’s chief innovation officer since November.
Tom Clarke, John Hoke Get New Top Roles at Nike
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Rothy's opens a new store in NYC, Dr. Martens plc reaffirms its cautious outlook for fiscal 2025 and Nike promotes Tom Clarke to the role of senior advisor on strategic growth initiatives.
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Dr. Martens plc hasn’t changed its weak outlook for fiscal 2025. Ahead of its annual general meeting in September, the British footwear company said in a regulatory filing on Thursday that its results since the start of the fiscal year have “been in line with expectations” and its guidance for 2025 “remains unchanged.”
Dr. Martens Says Cautious Guidance for 2025 ‘Remains Unchanged’
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Nike’s latest collection with Simon Porte Jacquemus and his eponymous fashion brand is here. For the duo’s third collection, JACQUEMUS has reimagine Nike’s Air Max model. The new Nike x Jacquemus Air Max 1 infuses a Nike classic with a rounded, cubist Air unit and Jacquemus’ signature effortless style.
Serena Williams Fronts New Nike x Jacquemus Collection Featuring an Updated Air Max 1
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