Sam Edelman Continues International Expansion in 2025 With Slate of New Openings
Stephen Garner
Senior Editor
Sam Edelman is continuing to set up shop around the globe as part of its retail expansion plan.
The Caleres-owned footwear brand is poised for further growth in 2025 with openings in key markets like the United Kingdom, France, Asia, Middle East and Latin America.
In the U.K., Sam Edelman noted that it has established its presence by launching exclusive collections with department stores like Selfridges and Brown Thomas. What’s more, the brand has solidified an expanded partnership with John Lewis.
Looking towards France, the company said that it will also open a premium retail location inside Printemps, one of Paris’ most iconic department stores. This new store marks a significant milestone for the brand as it expands its footprint in the European market.
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And moving ahead, the company noted that it aims to open more than 25 new stores throughout Asia, the Middle East and Latin America.
“The Sam Edelman brand’s affinity with the European consumer was something we were able to identify early on through the success of our SoHo flagship store in New York,” Jesse Edelman, senior vice president of Sam Edelman, said in a statement. “We are thrilled to maximize our global wholesale expansion in Europe by leveraging partnerships with best-in-class retailers.”
These new partnerships and retail launches complement Sam Edelman’s ongoing collaborations with key luxury retailers and partners such as Palacio in Mexico, Lane Crawford in Greater China and Asia, Level in the United Arab Emirates and Nordstrom in North America.
These openings also come just weeks after Sam Edelman parent company Caleres reported fourth-quarter earnings in line with its most recent guidance. In March, the company noted that net sales in Q4 were $639.2 million, down 8.3 percent year-over-year.
By segment, Caleres said net sales at Famous Footwear declined 9.6 percent, with comparable sales down 2.9 percent. Its brand portfolio – which includes labels like Sam Edelman, Allen Edmonds, Naturalizer and Vionic – saw net sales decrease 7.2 percent in the period.
Despite these numbers, Jay Schmidt, president and chief executive officer of Caleres, said he remains optimistic for what the company has in store for 2025.
“Our Lead Brands remain strong and are collectively gaining market share, and we have expanded our customer reach with greater focus on the significant opportunity we see in contemporary,” Schmidt said.
