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Report says ‘retro’ shoes lead US footwear sector

23/06/2016

Reissued or “heritage” shoes outstripped all other footwear categories last year in the US, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal. Sales of ‘retro’ shoes grew more than 50% in 2015 and made up 20% of the US athletic footwear market, which is worth $17.2 billion. The data was compiled by consultancy company NPD Group. Sportswear...

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