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footwear
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Why Next plc just bought Russell & Bromley—but left 33 stores behind
Next acquires Russell & Bromley’s brand and three stores via pre-pack deal. Find out what this signals for UK retail and the rest of the business.
January 23, 2026
JD Sports Fashion (LON: JD) Q3 sales lift from Hibbett and Courir, but UK and footwear trends drag near-term outlook
JD Sports’ Q3 sales grew 8.1 percent driven by acquisitions, but footwear drag and macro softness led to cautious FY26 profit guidance. Read full analysis.
November 20, 2025
Under Armour (NYSE: UAA, UA) to spin off Curry Brand as part of $255m turnaround strategy
Under Armour and Stephen Curry end Curry Brand partnership as part of a $255M restructuring. Find out what this means for the brand’s comeback strategy.
November 14, 2025
Birkenstock takes over its Australia business, marking a major push into Asia-Pacific expansion
Discover how Birkenstock’s acquisition of its Australian distributor signals a bold new chapter in the brand’s Asia-Pacific expansion strategy.
October 16, 2025
Puma extends HYROX partnership to 2030: What does the deal mean for the future of global fitness racing?
Puma renews its HYROX partnership through 2030, betting on fitness racing’s global rise with apparel, footwear, and elite athlete sponsorship.
October 1, 2025
Leather and footwear exporters face pricing pressure as Trump’s 25% tariffs raise U.S. market risk
Indian leather and footwear exporters face new cost pressure after Trump’s 25% tariffs. See which clusters are most exposed and what relief is being sought.
July 31, 2025