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Entrepreneurship

How Shoes Became Venture Capital's Favourite Accessory

Online shoe brands like Allbirds, Rothy’s and Birdies are growing sales by developing one really popular style and pushing it hard. Is this business model sustainable?

Entrepreneurship

How Shoes Became Venture Capital's Favourite Accessory

Online shoe brands like Allbirds, Rothy’s and Birdies are growing sales by developing one really popular style and pushing it hard. Is this business model sustainable?


Retail

Allbirds Doubles Down in New York as it Eyes International Expansion

A new 4,800-square-foot space will emphasise the try-on experience for customers in its biggest market, the founders said.

Retail

Allbirds Doubles Down in New York as it Eyes International Expansion

A new 4,800-square-foot space will emphasise the try-on experience for customers in its biggest market, the founders said.


China

The Top M&A Targets in Accessories

Sales of handbags, shoes and other accessories are growing but emerging brands are struggling to break through without backing. BoF identifies the top 10 M&A targets in the space.

China

The Top M&A Targets in Accessories

Sales of handbags, shoes and other accessories are growing but emerging brands are struggling to break through without backing. BoF identifies the top 10 M&A targets in the space.


Financial Markets

Allbirds to Launch in the UK

Under the sneaker startup's new international president Erick Haskell, Allbirds is eyeing international development, starting with the UK and then beyond.

Financial Markets

Allbirds to Launch in the UK

Under the sneaker startup's new international president Erick Haskell, Allbirds is eyeing international development, starting with the UK and then beyond.


Retail

Op-Ed | The Pop-Up Has Grown Up

Smart retailers are tapping into the power of the pop-up shop to study customers, test new business ideas and much more, writes Thomas S. Robertson.

Retail

Op-Ed | The Pop-Up Has Grown Up

Smart retailers are tapping into the power of the pop-up shop to study customers, test new business ideas and much more, writes Thomas S. Robertson.


News & Analysis

Consumers Want to Eat Beef, Not Wear It, Sending Leather Prices Plummeting

More American shoppers want to cover their feet in animal-free footwear.

News & Analysis

Consumers Want to Eat Beef, Not Wear It, Sending Leather Prices Plummeting

More American shoppers want to cover their feet in animal-free footwear.


Sustainability

Allbirds Wants Your Next Sneaker to Come From Eucalyptus Trees

The Silicon Valley start-up behind a wildly popular wool sneaker is pivoting from sheep to trees.

Sustainability

Allbirds Wants Your Next Sneaker to Come From Eucalyptus Trees

The Silicon Valley start-up behind a wildly popular wool sneaker is pivoting from sheep to trees.


News & Analysis

Allbirds Sues Steve Madden 

The young startup is suing the footwear giant for trade dress infringement, alleging Steve Madden copied its signature wool runners.

News & Analysis

Allbirds Sues Steve Madden 

The young startup is suing the footwear giant for trade dress infringement, alleging Steve Madden copied its signature wool runners.