Supply Chain Troubles Cast a Shadow On Q3 Earnings: Crocs and VF Corp. Set to Report This Week

October 18, 2021

Earnings season is here. And as brands and retailers gear up to share their results, one theme is likely to dominate: supply chain challenges.

With denim trends in its favor, Levi's shrugs off the price of cotton

October 7, 2021

Levi's uses two pounds of cotton in every pair of pants it makes, but executives shrugged off concerns about rising cotton prices, telling analysts Wednesday that they bought plenty ahead and have pricing power to make up for any future cost concerns.

Canada Goose Expands Into Footwear

September 29, 2021

With the release of a $1,300 winter boot, the luxury outerwear brand is looking beyond its puffer jacket hero product.

Why Footwear Brands Like On and Allbirds Are Driving the Retail IPO Boom

September 14, 2021

As the footwear industry grows, shoe brands are among the companies clamoring to go public.

In August alone, footwear brands Allbirds and On filed for initial public offerings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Authentic Brands Group, which owns various footwear brands including Nine West, Juicy Couture, Frye, Eddie Bauer, Tretorn and more, filed for an IPO in July. Plus-size retailer Torrid, which also has a footwear line, filed for an IPO in the same month.

Why athleisure brands are betting on the outdoors

September 13, 2021

Athleta is betting on hikers and campers to help grow its name recognition.