sneaker

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The sneaker and athletic apparel company on Tuesday posted a fiscal third-quarter profit of $520 million, or 35 cents a share, compared with $794 million, or 54 cents a share, a year earlier.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

I love streetwear, so if there’s sneaker stores around, I’d check that out.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

On Holding sank 14% after the Swiss sneaker maker’s guidance for the current fiscal year missed analysts’ expectations, overshadowing better-than-expected earnings for the fourth quarter.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

Nike this week said it would cut 775 people, primarily at distribution centers across Tennessee and Mississippi, as the sneaker company rolls out more advanced automation and looks to streamline its operations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

The rubbery front part of his sneaker jabbed too hard against the wall and bent like clown shoes.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix