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In his first earnings call as Nike's chief executive officer Elliott Hill pledged his "unwavering commitment" to the company's retail partners.

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An presidential election, severe weather patterns and stricter office policies made for a busy 2024 for the footwear industry at large.

Chairman and CEO of LVMH Bernard Arnault landed the top spot on this year's Forbes billionaires list, which ranks the richest people in the world.

This year brought a flurry of acquisitions, including JD's acquisition of Hibbett Sports and Shoe Carnival's deal to buy Rogan’s Shoes.

From REI to Birkenstock, here are some retailers that have store openings slated for 2025.

As we enter 2025, here are the retail stocks that stand out above the rest and will likely continue to perform well in the coming year, according to analysts and market watchers:

U.S. footwear manufacturers said that they have seen more brands looking for factory partners on U.S. soil as potential import tariffs loom.

Other analysts have cited brands like Skechers, On and Birkenstock as their top footwear stock picks for 2025.