Allbirds

News & Analysis

Allbirds Is Taking its Viral Fabric Tennis Shoes to China

27 February 2019 • By Bloomberg

27 February 2019 • By Bloomberg

The sneaker startup plans to announce this week that it will open a brick-and-mortar store in Shanghai in the coming months. By the end of the year, it plans to have stores in Beijing and Chengdu.

News & Analysis

Allbirds Is Taking its Viral Fabric Tennis Shoes to China

The sneaker startup plans to announce this week that it will open a brick-and-mortar store in Shanghai in the coming months. By the end of the year, it plans to have stores in Beijing and Chengdu.

BoF Professional

How Shoes Became Venture Capital's Favourite Accessory

4 February 2019 • By Chantal Fernandez

BoF Professional

How Shoes Became Venture Capital's Favourite Accessory

Online shoe brands like Allbirds, Rothy’s and Birdies are growing sales by developing one really popular style and pushing it hard. Is this business model sustainable?

News & Analysis

Allbirds Doubles Down in New York as it Eyes International Expansion

4 September 2018 • By Cathaleen Chen

4 September 2018 • By Cathaleen Chen

A new 4,800-square-foot space will emphasise the try-on experience for customers in its biggest market, the founders said.

News & Analysis

Allbirds Doubles Down in New York as it Eyes International Expansion

A new 4,800-square-foot space will emphasise the try-on experience for customers in its biggest market, the founders said.

BoF Professional Exclusive

The Top M&A Targets in Accessories

14 August 2018 • By Lauren Sherman

BoF Professional Exclusive

The Top M&A Targets in Accessories

Sales of handbags, shoes and other accessories are growing but emerging brands are struggling to break through without backing. BoF identifies the top 10 M&A targets in the space.

Allbirds to Launch in the UK

20 July 2018 • By Kati Chitrakorn

20 July 2018 • By Kati Chitrakorn

Under the sneaker startup's new international president Erick Haskell, Allbirds is eyeing international development, starting with the UK and then beyond.

Allbirds to Launch in the UK

Under the sneaker startup's new international president Erick Haskell, Allbirds is eyeing international development, starting with the UK and then beyond.

Op-Ed | The Pop-Up Has Grown Up

19 June 2018 • By Thomas S. Robertson

19 June 2018 • By Thomas S. Robertson

Smart retailers are tapping into the power of the pop-up shop to study customers, test new business ideas and much more, writes Thomas S. Robertson.

Op-Ed | The Pop-Up Has Grown Up

Smart retailers are tapping into the power of the pop-up shop to study customers, test new business ideas and much more, writes Thomas S. Robertson.

News & Analysis

Consumers Want to Eat Beef, Not Wear It, Sending Leather Prices Plummeting

12 June 2018 • By Bloomberg

12 June 2018 • By Bloomberg

More American shoppers want to cover their feet in animal-free footwear.

News & Analysis

Consumers Want to Eat Beef, Not Wear It, Sending Leather Prices Plummeting

More American shoppers want to cover their feet in animal-free footwear.

News & Analysis

Allbirds Wants Your Next Sneaker to Come From Eucalyptus Trees

15 March 2018 • By Bloomberg

15 March 2018 • By Bloomberg

The Silicon Valley start-up behind a wildly popular wool sneaker is pivoting from sheep to trees.

News & Analysis

Allbirds Wants Your Next Sneaker to Come From Eucalyptus Trees

The Silicon Valley start-up behind a wildly popular wool sneaker is pivoting from sheep to trees.

Allbirds Sues Steve Madden

13 December 2017 • By Chantal Fernandez

13 December 2017 • By Chantal Fernandez

The young startup is suing the footwear giant for trade dress infringement, alleging Steve Madden copied its signature wool runners.

Allbirds Sues Steve Madden

The young startup is suing the footwear giant for trade dress infringement, alleging Steve Madden copied its signature wool runners.