Birkenstock, Hoka, Salomon and More Footwear Companies Opening New Stores in 2026

Store Expansion Plans - Numerous footwear retailers and brands are planning ambitious store expansions as 2026 begins [1] - Academy Sports + Outdoors aims to open 20 to 25 new stores in 2026, with 80% in existing markets and 20% in new markets [2] - Birkenstock plans to open about 40 new stores in 2026, targeting a total of 150 stores ahead of schedule [3] - Boot Barn believes it can operate 1,200 stores in the U.S., increasing its previous estimate of 900, with 70 new stores opened by the end of fiscal year 2026 [4] - Clarks plans to expand its Cloudsteppers concept, aiming for a total of 12 locations by the end of 2026, with three new stores opening in Q1 2026 [5]