British footwear label FitFlop has continued to embark on an international retail expansion strategy with the launch of new concepts in the regions of Austria, Vietnam and Morocco. For the latter, it is the first time the brand has opened a physical retail space, doing so in the form of a kiosk at the SELA Gallery Rabat. Speaking on the brand’s...
12 Sept 2024
It was a busy week for brands and their respective ambassadors, many of whom were selected for their connections to a younger generation of potential shoppers, a group brands are continuously trying to align with. Here are some of the biggest collaborations of the week, some ringing in the launch of the all important autumn campaigns. HeyDude...
23 Aug 2024
Against the backdrop of Tate Britain, Roksanda showcased a collection that took inspiration from one of her architectural heroes, Le Corbusier and his summers spent in the south of France for a colourful take on autumn/winter. Celebrating the “beauty found within the human soul and its dialogue with nature,” the collection featured elegant,...
19 Feb 2024
UK-based FitFlop, known for its ergonomic and wellness footwear, is rebranding for spring 2024 “to power their next stage of growth” at home and internationally. The new ‘Smart Moves’ campaign offers a new look and feel for the brand across all creative direction, including colour palettes, silhouettes and brand logos to target a younger...
5 Feb 2024
UK-based footwear brand FitFlop has leveraged its 15-plus years of biomechanical science and ergonomic engineering expertise to launch an Active collection specifically designed for women. The collection features two key styles an advanced running shoe designed to help women “move happy,” alongside a ground-breaking slide designed to restore...
22 Jan 2024
UK-based ergonomic and wellness footwear brand FitFlop is continuing its international expansion in key strategic markets with the opening of its largest retail space in the Middle East to date. The store in Abu Dhabi is the latest launch in the brand’s elevated, global retail programme, building on the existing 145 standalone FitFlop stores...
4 Jan 2024
FitFlop, which this year has secured multiple new distributors in Canada, Eastern Europe, and Asia to boost global growth, is continuing its retail expansion in Thailand with local partner CMG. The new store in Thailand from the UK-based ergonomic and wellness footwear brand marks the first featuring its new retail design concept, which aims to...
11 Dec 2023
UK-based FitFlop, known for its ergonomic and wellness footwear, has announced a design collaboration with London Fashion Week womenswear brand Roksanda. In a statement, FitFlop said it would be partnering with the London-based designer brand for autumn/winter 2024 and spring/summer 2025, where Roksanda Ilinčić will work with the footwear brand...
13 Nov 2023
UK-based footwear brand FitFlop has announced plans to renew its focus on the Irish market as it looks to “re-energise” its presence in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. In a statement, FitFlop said it sees the Irish market as a “key territory” at the heart of its business and ambitious growth plans, and the region will be directly...
17 Oct 2023
Ergonomic and wellness footwear brand FitFlop has secured multiple new global distributors to boost its global growth. In a statement, FitFlop said it has secured strategic partnerships with Slavin+Raphael, Albion 1879, Orbico, The Fais Group, and Baltic Street Distribution, as well as expanded its deal with Central Retail as it looks to enter...
25 May 2023
FitFlop, the ergonomic and wellness footwear brand, has opened its first US store on Mercer Street in New York as it begins its expansion programme for the brand in the US. The opening is part of the footwear brand's global retail expansion plan, which includes “an aggressive rollout” in India with its partner Metro Brand after securing...
25 Apr 2023
Footwear brand FitFlop has secured a new five-year 30 million US dollar revolving credit facility from independent lender Aurelius Finance Company (AFC) to support its long-term growth ambitions. In a statement, the London-based wellness footwear brand said the new flexible funding would support increased investment in its branding, marketing...
3 Apr 2023