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Another record for Boot Barn as it continues store-opening spree

US shoe retailer Boot Barn opened 80 stores in fiscal 2026, which ended on March 28, and grew revenues 19% to $2.3 billion.It specialises in western and work-related footwear, apparel and accessories, and is capitalising on boom in the trend.CEO John Hazen said: “I am very proud of our performance in Fiscal 2026, which marked a record year for...

15 May 2026
IT Assomac tour promotes Simac Tanning Tech
DE Birkenstock maintains growth momentum
14 May 2026
DE Ex-Puma CEO to make a comeback at Bogner
US New chief marketing officer for Saucony
13 May 2026
CH Growth continues as On looks to take robotic production ‘commercial’
BR Brazilian shoe-makers feel relief from lower tariffs
12 May 2026
FI Success pushes ‘absolute emissions’ up for Amer Sports
US Steve Madden reports higher Q1 revenue
11 May 2026
MX University students visit CICEG
DE Pidigi acquires Sympatex assets in insolvency deal
08 May 2026
US Wolverine revamps leadership in Work Group brands
GB Significant shift in footwear product cycle, JD says
07 May 2026
BR ‘Live commerce’ workshops to be part of BF Shoes programme
NL Adidas to supply footwear for 2026 Solheim Cup
06 May 2026
EU Leather removed from EUDR scope
US Footwear revenues up overall for Columbia, as Sorel suffers
05 May 2026
US Brooks posts strong start to 2026
DE Q1 fall for Puma, but ‘foundations for future growth’ are in place
01 May 2026
GB We say goodbye and thank you to David Buirski
FR Falls for footwear exports in France
30 April 2026
DE Footwear fall is no hindrance to adidas growth
DK Ecco introduces shoe using fibre from leather by-product
29 April 2026
US Rocky Brands sales rise 9%
DE Material help for recyclers on offer from Trinamix
28 April 2026
JP ASICS to establish technical lab in Kobe for elite footwear
GB Supershoe helps athletes make history at London Marathon
27 April 2026
US Nike to shed 1,400 jobs
GB BFA appoints new chief executive
24 April 2026
US US brands to co-chair WFSGI
CZ Anniversary celebration for Bata Shoe Group
23 April 2026
GB Half of McQueen stores will close before the end of 2026
GB Clarks launches marketplace as profits return
22 April 2026
DE Another senior appointment at Puma
DE BASF sees potential for outsole development
21 April 2026
VN Leather and footwear part of Vietnamese growth plan
CN Footwear exports up, imports down for China
20 April 2026
DE Special snake boot for 2026 World Cup
US Worldly launches AI tool for supply chain compliance
17 April 2026
CN Adidas transforms Shanghai art gallery into Climacool 'museum'
HK Q1 revenues up for Stella International
16 April 2026
US Senior appointment at New Balance
US Allbirds to shift into AI infrastructure
15 April 2026
US Sole companion celebrates the late Jim Whittaker
CH On sets global materials policy for responsible sourcing
14 April 2026
ID PrimeAsia partners Ecco Indonesia as part of expansion plan
DE Senior creative appointment at Puma
13 April 2026
GB Rock musician finds footwear factory visit inspiring
CA Clog will help Baffin’s bid for year-round relevance
10 April 2026
DK Skechers opens flagship store in Copenhagen
US Parent company to wind down after sale of Allbirds IP
09 April 2026
US Nike: cost cutting and flat quarterly revenues
GB Dr Martens shifts to consumer-focused GM structure
08 April 2026
US Flyknit patent ruling reversed
FR Strong year for Decathlon with revenue growth and impact reduction
07 April 2026
DE Streamlined sneakers
FR Stratégies releases Romans CAD update
02 April 2026
US Converse sales drop drives Nike Q3 decline
CH Running, outdoor and training lift Intersport in 2025

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