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Wolverine World Wide shifts leadership structure in bid to accelerate growth

Global footwear specialist Wolverine World Wide (WWW) has made a number of new leadership appointments as part of efforts to bolster product innovation and international growth. Mike Maloney has been promoted to the newly created role of global general manager for the Wolverine brand, a position within the company’s Work Group, which also...

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Wolverine Worldwide's strategic initiatives drive margin improvement in FY25

The US-based footwear group Wolverine Worldwide reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2025, which ended January 3, 2026. The company exceeded its forecast across all key metrics for the final quarter, supported by global growth in its primary brands and continued improvements in the direct-to-consumer (D2C)...

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Sweaty Betty announces new store opening at Liverpool Street station

Sweaty Betty, the iconic British activewear and lifestyle brand, is opening a new store in Liverpool Street station, next to fashion and gifting favourite, Oliver Bonas. The 897 sq. ft shop is the brands’ first in a Network Rail station, and is expected to open to customers on 26th November 2025, just in time for the festive period. The opening...

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Merrell in LEBLANCSTUDIOS Spring/Summer 2026 Collection

Hiking and outdoor footwear brand Merrell teamed up with LEBLANCSTUDIOS as part of the label's SS26 presentation titled, "Museum Of Common Oddities," on Thursday, September 12th, from 5:00PM to 6:00PM ET, in the Lower East Side. Four Merrell styles, the Wrapt Slip On, Wrapt Sneaker, Harbor Post Sandal, and Vapor Glove, were used during...

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Sweaty Betty swings to modest profit in 2024 amid rebranding

Activewear brand Sweaty Betty reported a slight profit of 573,586 pounds during 2024, swinging back to black after previously reporting a loss of 10.55 million pounds in the year prior. In a filing with the UK’s Companies House, the brand, which is owned by Wolverine Worldwide, also reported an EBITDA profit of 10.48 million pounds, up from a...

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Wolverine Worldwide surprises with strong second quarter growth

US footwear and apparel supplier Wolverine World Wide Inc. (Wolverine Worldwide) continued on a growth path in the second quarter of the 2025 financial year. On Wednesday, the group announced surprisingly strong increases in revenue and earnings. In the three months to 28 June, consolidated revenue amounted to 474.2 million dollars. This...

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Wolverine Worldwide granted 'Great Place to Work' certfication

Wolverine Worldwide, Inc., a leading outdoor and footwear company, has earned the Great Place to Work certification, highlighting the company's commitment to improving the employee experience and fostering a dynamic and positive workplace culture throughout its operations in the United States. The Great Place to Work certification, which...

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Cat Footwear launches collection to honour Caterpillar’s centennial anniversary

Cat Footwear, a division of Wolverine World Wide, Inc. and official footwear licensee of Caterpillar, is celebrating 100 years of innovation at the American construction, mining and other engineering equipment manufacturer with a limited-edition footwear collection. The Cat Footwear Centennial collection is described as a “tribute to the...

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Wolverine Worldwide unveils renovations to global headquarters in Michigan

American footwear and apparel company Wolverine Worldwide, which includes brands Merrell, Saucony and Sweaty Betty, has unveiled a major renovation to its global headquarters in Rockford, Michigan. The upgrade to its headquarters is part of the company’s continued efforts to “modernise facilities, centralise core business operations, and attract...

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Merrell and Saucony Drive Wolverine Worldwide's Q1 performance

Wolverine Worldwide reported positive financial results for the first quarter of 2025, showcasing a turnaround driven by strong performance from its Merrell and Saucony brands. The company achieved a 4.4 percent year-over-year increase in total revenue, reaching 412.3 million dollars, with ongoing business revenue up 5.5 percent to 412.3 million...

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Despite positive Q4, Wolverine Worldwide's 2025 guidance disappoints investors

Footwear and apparel giant Wolverine Worldwide met fourth-quarter earnings expectations and narrowly beat revenue forecasts, but its 2025 projections fell short of Wall Street's hopes. As reported by Investing.com, the company posted adjusted earnings per share of 42 cents for the fourth quarter, matching analyst predictions. Revenue reached...

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Brett Parent named Wolverine Worldwide's first chief strategy officer

American footwear retailer Wolverine Worldwide has named Brett Parent as its new chief strategy officer, effective February 3, 2025. This newly created role will see Parent leading the development and execution of the company's enterprise strategy, identifying growth opportunities across its global portfolio of brands, which spans 170 countries...