Report: Year-to-Date Footwear Sales Slip 3%
Total U.S. retail footwear revenues dropped by 3% from Jan. through Aug. compared to the year before, Circana reported, and unit sales were also lower. But athletic styles fared relatively well in the company’s retail tracking data, as economically pressured consumers sought out more versatile and seasonless styles. Winners included running styles, which increased 6% for the period ... Log in to view full article.