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Steve Madden India Says Hello Spring with Shanaya Kapoor

Steve Madden India announces Hello Spring, its Spring Summer 2026 campaign fronted by Shanaya Kapoor. At its core is the Anti-Tea Party - a playful disruption of spring’s expected codes, where tradition is reworked with an unexpected edge. As the brand expands across key cities nationwide, it enters the season with a sharper, more confident...

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Steve Madden's revenue surges, profitability dips amid tariff concerns

Steve Madden, Ltd. reported a substantial increase in revenue for the fourth quarter of 2025, driven by strong performance in its core footwear business and the recent acquisition of Kurt Geiger. However, net income saw a decline compared to the same period last year. Revenues rose by 29.4 percent to 753.7 million dollars from 582.3 million...

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Tariff headwinds impact Steve Madden profitability despite 6.9 percent revenue growth

Steven Madden, Ltd. reported that third-quarter revenue increased by 6.9 percent to 667.9 million dollars. However, the quarter was "challenging," as noted by chairman and CEO Edward Rosenfeld, due largely to the impact of new tariffs on imported goods, which severely compressed profitability. Adjusted net income fell to 30.4 million dollars or...

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Steve Madden names Shanaya Kapoor as its brand ambassador in India

Steve Madden, the globally recognized leader in footwear and accessories, announced the appointment of Bollywood actress Shanaya Kapoor as its first-ever brand ambassador in India. This strategic partnership underscores the brand's commitment to the Indian market and aligns its bold, expressive design philosophy with a rising cultural icon. The...

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Steve Madden merchandising chief resigns

The chief merchandising officer for footwear brand Steve Madden has resigned from the company. Karla Frieders officially stepped down from the position on June 30, a regulatory filing has revealed. According to a statement, Frieders exited the role “voluntarily”, citing “personal reasons”. The company noted that her departure was not the result...

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Podcast: Steve Madden speaks candidly about career highs and lows

In ‘The Cutting Room Floor’ podcast, American entrepreneur Steve Madden spoke openly about his career, including the highs and lows. He also shared his views on trade tariffs and the current state of fashion retail. Madden began his career in the fashion world as a footwear designer and quickly made a name for himself in the industry. In 1990,...

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Brand battle: Steve Madden sues Adidas over design

US shoe brand Steve Madden has sued the German sportswear giant Adidas. In the complaint, Steve Madden stated that they were “fed up” with Adidas continuing to object to designs that they believe do not infringe on Adidas’ brand image. Steve Madden’s complaint was filed on Wednesday in the federal court in Brooklyn, New York. Reuters was the...

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Steve Madden withdraws full-year guidance amid economic uncertainty and tariffs

Apparel and footwear retailer Steve Madden reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, showing modest revenue growth but a decline in net income as macroeconomic uncertainty and new tariffs weigh on the business outlook. The company reported revenue of 553.5 million dollars, a slight increase from the same period...

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Increased tariffs pose challenge to Steven Madden's growth forecast

Footwear retailer Steven Madden’s fourth quarter revenue increased 12 percent to 582.3 million dollars with wholesale and direct to consumer businesses registering a 13.6 percent and 8.4 percent increase to 402.9 million dollars and 176 million dollars, respectively. Looking ahead, the company’s 2025 outlook including the Kurt Geiger acquisition...

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Why has Kurt Geiger changed hands so often?

Beloved in the UK, the last 15 years has seen footwear giant Kurt Geiger on a wild ride of ownership changes, reflecting the turbulent nature of the fashion industry and the challenges of growing a mid-luxury brand in a rapidly evolving retail landscape. The acquisition by Steve Madden in February 2025 marks yet another chapter for the UK-based...

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Steve Madden Acquires Kurt Geiger for 289 million pounds

Steve Madden is acquiring British footwear and accessories retailer Kurt Geiger. The US fashion company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Kurt Geiger for approximately 289 million pounds (approximately 360 million dollars), Steve Madden announced Thursday. The group is acquiring the footwear retailer from a group led by the...

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Steve Madden to cut Chinese imports by almost half in wake of Trump re-election

The chief executive officer of Steve Madden, Edward Rosenfeld, has told investors that the company could reduce the amount of goods it imports from China by as much as 45 percent in the wake of Donald Trump’s re-election. His comments, which came during a Q3 earnings call, are in regards to Trump’s plan to raise tariffs on Chinese imports by up...