Wolverine Worldwide

05/28/2026

If you’re in the West Michigan area, we encourage you to stop by the Rockford Footwear Depot and support Anni's Army Foundation by purchasing the limited-run Chaco x Anni’s Army collaboration.

100% of net proceeds will go directly toward the Foundation’s mission to eradicate pediatric brain cancer and make a lasting impact in our hometown of Rockford, Michigan.

To learn more about Anni's story, visit: https://annisarmy.org/ 🩷

(This is a limited-run collaboration and is only available at Rockford Footwear Depot)

05/26/2026

Meet Dana, a longtime Wolverine Worldwide team member who has worked across the entire portfolio spreading her joy and belief that the Company's WOLVER1NE culture and the many subcultures within it make it a great place to work.

No matter your interests, there’s a place, amenity, and benefit for you at Wolverine Worldwide, including:

👉 Expanded maternal and paternal leave
👉 On-site daycare facility
👉 On-site fitness centers
👉 On-site dog daycare
👉 On-site massage therapy
👉 Regional run clubs
👉 Discounted regular-priced merchandise from our family of brands
👉 Employee Resource Groups with programming specific to working moms and parents, young professionals, LGBTQIA+, military and veterans, bereavement, women's health, men's mental health, and DEI.
👉 Discounted entertainment tickets, access to fitness partners, sample sales, and more.

Be a part of our culture built for people. See job openings: https://wolverineworldwide.com/careers

05/23/2026

Throughout the month, our Wolverine Military & Veterans (WMAV) Employee Resource Group (ERG) brought team members together through meaningful programming that honored both shared experiences and those unique to military members and their families.

We are grateful for this ERG’s commitment to fostering connection, growth, and learning across our communities.

Pictured here is a highlight from this month’s happy hour, where WMAV members connected over a friendly game at our on-site golf simulators.

As we head into Memorial Day weekend, we extend our sincere gratitude to all who have served, along with the families who support them.

05/20/2026

It's official: Merrell and Saucony are among Women's Health's Best Sneakers of 2026.

Both brands earned spots in the magazine’s 2026 Sneaker Awards, with the Merrell Agility Peak 6 named Best Do-It-All Trail Shoe and the Saucony Endorphin Azura recognized as Best Shoe for Short Races.

Kudos to our talented product teams for continuing to innovate and deliver industry-leading performance; your innovations truly Make. Every Day. Better. for our consumers.

Forty-plus pairs to keep you running farther, lifting heavier, and reaching goals faster.

05/14/2026

Today, we reported our first-quarter 2026 financial results, and are pleased to share, “the team delivered a solid start to 2026, with first quarter revenue, gross margin, and earnings per share all exceeding our expectations," according to Chris Hufnagel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wolverine Worldwide.

1Q26 results compared 1Q25 include:
➡️ Total revenue of $457.6 million, up 11% year-over-year (YoY)
➡️ Saucony's net sales of $155.9, up 20.1% YoY
➡️ Merrell's net sales of $169.7 million, up 12.7% YoY

"I believe we're better brand builders today — led by Merrell and Saucony — with encouraging progress now evident across our broader portfolio,” said Hufnagel.

More in Footwear News: https://bit.ly/footwearnews1Q26
Full earnings release available here: https://bit.ly/www1q26earnings

Wolverine Worldwide WWW Q1 2026 earnings are in: total revenue in the first quarter was $457.6 million, up 11.0 percent from the same time last year.

05/13/2026

Yesterday, our Working Moms Employee Resource Group (ERG) hosted its third annual Mother’s Day Brunch at our global headquarters.

Attendees designed custom canvas totes with fun, inspirational patches and filled them with self-care goodies. They also enjoyed hearing from a House of Colour USA image consultant, who shared insights on the unique color analysis process.

As always, thank you to the Working Moms ERG for creating a safe and empowering space for members to share experiences, exchange ideas, and access resources to thrive both personally and professionally. Your mission is critical to the inclusive culture we've cultivated—and continue to grow—at Wolverine Worldwide.

We are proud to celebrate the incredible working moms in our organization and the ERG that supports them. 🖤

05/12/2026

Please join us in welcoming Wendy Kula to the Wolverine Worldwide enterprise, as she embarks on her new role as chief marketing officer of Saucony!

We look forward to what's next for the performance running and lifestyle brand, with Wendy's overseeing the team's global brand marketing, digital marketing, creative, and go-to-market strategy.

When announcing the new hire, Saucony president Rob Griffiths noted: "She brings a strong point of view on culture, community, and storytelling, along with the ability to translate insight into action. Her leadership will be instrumental as we continue to evolve Saucony while staying rooted in running."

Let's go!

Saucony, the Wolverine Worldwide-owned performance running brand, has hired Nike veteran Wendy Kula as its new chief marketing officer.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all moms and motherly figures, especially those at Wolverine Worldwide.

No matter what your kids think you do for work, you’re real-life superheroes to us. Your ability to Make. Every Day. Better.—at work and at home—never ceases to amaze.

We’re proud to support working parents at WWW with amenities designed to make parenthood a little easier, including:

👉 On-site daycare
👉 On-site, to‑go family dinners
👉 An on-site gym with personal training and massage therapy, so you can prioritize “me” time, even during the workday
👉 Working Moms, an employee resource group that fosters connection, community, and tailored programming to help moms thrive personally and professionally

Today, and every day, we celebrate you.

05/07/2026

Yesterday marked 1,000 days of leadership for our President and CEO, Chris Hufnagel, and it was only fitting to gift him a pair of customized Wolverine Boots & Apparel 1,000 Mile Boots to celebrate the occasion.

From transforming Wolverine Worldwide to a much stronger footing, to setting a bold Vision and a new set of Values, to driving meaningful momentum across our business, his leadership has helped unlock new possibilities, strengthen our culture, and position our company for the next 143 years.

As he often says, the next chapter is the best chapter, and we can't wait to see what's in store for the company under his continued leadership. Thank you for all that you've done on our pursuit to Make. Every Day. Better.

Let's go!

05/05/2026

We’re pleased to announce several leadership appointments across our Work Group, which includes Wolverine Boots & Apparel, 1000 Mile by Wolverine, Cat Footwear, Merrell Work, Bates Footwear, Hytest Safety Footwear, and Harley-Davidson Footwear brands.

Please join us in welcoming Ryan Drew as Chief Product Officer of Work Group.

We also congratulate Mike Maloney, who has been appointed to Global General Manager of Wolverine Boots & Apparel, following his role as Chief Product Officer, and Ben Harrison, who will serve as General Manager of Cat Footwear International, following his role as General Manager of Merrell Canada.

“This new leadership structure represents a key investment moment for the Work Group, allowing us to move faster, make more intentional and disruptive decisions to accelerate global growth, and fulfill our mission to make the world work better through products engineered for performance and designed for life,” said Justin Cupps, President of the Wolverine Worldwide Work Group.

More details via Footwear News:

Mike Maloney has been promoted to global general manager of the Wolverine brand and Ryan Drew has joined the company as chief product officer.