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https://i-invdn-com.investing.com/trkd-images/LYNXMPEI1M12P_L.jpgConsumers returning to pre-pandemic routines after staying at home for months have been splurging on sneakers for running and hiking, driving up sales of shoemakers.
Allbirds, a favorite of Silicon Valley workers, has also benefited from a shift towards environmentally-friendly brands among Gen Z and millennial shoppers. The shoemaker uses wool and other plant-based alternatives in its products.
The company’s sales rose 23% to $97.2 million in the fourth quarter, beating analysts’ estimates of $91.76 million, according to Refinitiv IBES data.