Vicki Young

1 week ago | sourcingjournal.com | Vicki Young

The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) is hoping it can secure some reset in trade policy for the footwear sector. In recent months, President Donald Trump has disclosed the implementation of reciprocal tariffs, and then walked back on the higher duties by putting them on hold for an average of 90 days.

3 weeks ago | sourcingjournal.com | Vicki Young

Shein and Temu fashionistas have found new options to get their apparel and footwear fix—thanks to higher prices slapped on the fast-fashion sites due to the skyrocketing tariff rates. According to transactional data from Consumer Edge US, some Shein and Temu shoppers have transitioned to department store and specialty retailers such as Bloomingdale’s, Kohl’s, Nordstrom Rack and Aéropostale, as well as Gap’s Old Navy and even Urban Outfitter’s apparel rental service Nuuly.

4 weeks ago | sourcingjournal.com | Vicki Young

Crocs Inc. bested Wall Street’s first-quarter expectations, but its Hey Dude brand continues to struggle. “Both our Crocs and Hey Dude brands contributed to the outperformance with gross margins, operating margins, adjusted earnings per share, and cash flow coming in above plan,” said CEO Andrew Rees in a statement.

2 months ago | footwearnews.com | Vicki Young

Designer Brands' 2025 focus is product, from private label to drive margins to growing Vince Camuto, Lucky Brand & Jessica Simpson lines. Designer Brands Inc. has its eyes on product, product and more product. The company is leaning more into athleisure as part of some anticipated changes to its assortment mix. And its eyeing private label as a margin driver for the 2025, as well as a rebuild of the foundation for its Vince Camuto and Lucky Brand lines.

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Vicki Young

Designer Brands Inc. has its eyes on product, product and more product. The company is leaning more into athleisure as part of some anticipated changes to its assortment mix. And its eyeing private label as a margin driver for the 2025, as well as a rebuild of the foundation for its Vince Camuto and Lucky Brand lines.