Foot Locker news and trends

Foot Locker Begins Rollout of ‘Store of the Future’
Retail // April 24, 2024

Foot Locker has unveiled its “store of the future” in Wayne, New Jersey. This new retail format will inform the footwear and apparel retailer’s global refresh, as information gleaned from it will be incorporated into new stores, Foot Locker said in a Wednesday (April 24) press...

Foot Locker to Launch New App, ‘Store of the Future’
Retail // March 06, 2024

Foot Locker is accelerating its transformation into an omnichannel retailer in 2024 after making gains in 2023. The specialty athletic retailer aims to “make the customer journey more dynamic, personalized and seamless,” Foot Locker said in a presentation released Wednesday (March 6) in conjunction with its quarterly earnings...

Will Consumers Trade Their Data for Better Offers?
Retail // January 04, 2024

Personalized deals and offers can be convenient, but they’re hard to come by. Many consumers are wary about the extent of information that brands and retailers need to provide such relevant offers. But some may be willing to trade data for better deals. However, many...

Foot Locker: Sales Bump Shows Personalized Retail a Good Fit
Retail // November 29, 2023

Foot Locker saw strong financial results over Thanksgiving weekend, and the sneaker and sportswear retailer decided to make a quick pivot in its full-year forecast, showing slightly improved sales trends attributed to its new approach to its retail stores, which aim to offer more than...

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Will Consumers Trade Their Data for Better Offers?

January 04, 2024
Personalized deals and offers can be convenient, but they’re hard to come by. Many consumers are wary about the extent of information that brands and retailers need to provide such relevant offers. But some may be willing to trade data for better deals. However, many brands and retailers are employing artificial intelligence to influence everything […]

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June 12, 2019
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Quick Reads
Foot Locker Begins Rollout of ‘Store of the Future’

April 24, 2024
Foot Locker has unveiled its “store of the future” in Wayne, New Jersey. This new retail format will inform the footwear and apparel retailer’s global refresh, as information gleaned from it will be incorporated into new stores, Foot Locker said in a Wednesday (April 24) press release. “Our new store concept cements Foot Locker’s position as […]

Foot Locker to Launch New App, ‘Store of the Future’

March 06, 2024
Foot Locker is accelerating its transformation into an omnichannel retailer in 2024 after making gains in 2023. The specialty athletic retailer aims to “make the customer journey more dynamic, personalized and...

Retailers Turn to Discounts as Consumers’ Cost Concerns Grow

August 27, 2023
American retailers are increasingly turning to promotions as consumers grow cagey about nonessential spending. As Bloomberg News noted in a report Sunday (Aug. 27), Whirlpool, Petco and Foot Locker are among the companies offering discounts...

Foot Locker’s Stock Plunges 34% as It Battles ‘Still-Tough Consumer Backdrop’

August 23, 2023
Foot Locker shares plunged 34% at the release of second-quarter earnings on Wednesday (Aug. 23) as the company faces a challenging retail environment and struggles to meet sales expectations. The...