WEYCO GROUP INC
For the period ended Dec 31, 2025. Filed Mar 13, 2026.
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FY2025 · Filed Mar 13, 2026
What changed in Risk Factors?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-K
Period ended 2024-12-31; filed 2025-03-14.
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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORSCurrent report: 10-K
Period ended 2025-12-31; filed 2026-03-13.
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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORSThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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Added paragraphs (1)
Current report
In February 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the President to impose tariffs and remanded related matters for further proceedings, however, certain other tariffs remain in effect. U.S. trade policies remain fluid and unpredictable. We cannot predict the timing or outcome of any proceedings relating to the incremental tariffs or whether, when or to what extent we will ultimately receive any refunds of amounts previously paid.
Removed paragraphs (1)
Previous report
As of the filing date of this Form 10-K, the current U.S. presidential administration has imposed tariffs on foreign imports into the United States, including, most relevant to us, an additional 20% tariff on all imports from China. These tariffs will increase the cost of certain products and could negatively impact our results of operations. At this time, it remains unclear what additional actions, if any, will be taken by the U.S. or other governments with respect to international trade agreements, the imposition of additional tariffs on goods imported into the U.S., tax policy related to international commerce, increased export control, sanctions and investment restrictions, or other trade matters. Although the ultimate scope and timing of any such actions is currently indeterminable, if implemented, they could have a material impact on our financial condition and results of operations.
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Previous wording
There are various factors that affect or might affect our business, results of operations and financial condition, many of which are beyond our control. The following is a description of some of the material factors that could materially and adversely affect our reputation, business, results of operations and financial condition.
Current wording
There are various factors that affect or might affect our business, results of operations and financial condition, many of which are beyond our control. The following is a description of some of the material factors that could materially and adversely affect our reputation, business, results of operations and financial condition. These disclosures reflect the Company’s beliefs and opinions as to factors that could materially and adversely affect the Company and its securities in the future. References to past events are provided by way of example only and are not intended to be a complete listing or a representation as to whether or not such factors have occurred in the past or their likelihood of occurring in the future.
Previous wording
As the popularity of online shopping for consumer goods continues to increase, our retail partners in the U.S. and abroad may experience decreased foot traffic, which could negatively impact their businesses. In addition, significant health pandemics (such as the recent COVID-19 pandemic) or outbreaks of infectious diseases could also lead to decreases in foot traffic. Decreases in foot traffic had, and in the future may have, a negative impact on our sales to those customers, and adversely affect our results of operations.
Current wording
As the popularity of online shopping for consumer goods continues to increase, our retail partners in the U.S. and abroad may experience decreased foot traffic, which could negatively impact their businesses. In addition, significant health pandemics or outbreaks of infectious diseases could also lead to decreases in foot traffic. Decreases in foot traffic had, and in the future may have, a negative impact on our sales to those customers, and adversely affect our results of operations.
Previous wording
Our success is dependent upon our ability to accurately anticipate and respond to rapidly changing fashion trends and consumer preferences. For example, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, purchases of dress and other dress-casual footwear were negatively affected in 2020 through early 2022 as many consumers worked from home due to stay-at-home orders or otherwise, and social as well as other occasion-related events were cancelled. Furthermore, consumers are increasingly gravitating toward casual shoes in lieu of traditional dress footwear. Failure to predict or effectively respond to trends or preferences could have an adverse impact on our sales volume and overall performance, as well as have a negative impact on our reputation.
Current wording
Our success is dependent upon our ability to accurately anticipate and respond to rapidly changing fashion trends and consumer preferences. For example, purchases of dress and other dress-casual footwear were negatively affected during the COVID-19 pandemic as many consumers worked from home, and social and other occasion-related events were cancelled. Although many of these conditions have improved and evolved, consumers continue to gravitate toward casual shoes in lieu of traditional dress footwear. Additionally, a large portion of BOGS product is weather dependent and therefore can be negatively impacted by weather trends in North America. Failure to predict or effectively respond to trends or preferences could have an adverse impact on our sales volume and overall performance, as well as have a negative impact on our reputation.
Previous wording
Ongoing conflicts, such as the war between Russia and Ukraine and the Gaza war in the Middle East, have adversely affected the global economy and contributed to geopolitical instability. These situations remain uncertain, and it is difficult to predict the impact that the conflicts and actions taken in response to them will have on our business. Our business may be impacted as a result of various factors, including inflation and actions taken to combat inflation, increased energy prices, a slowing U.S. economy, more ocean freight disruptions, increased cyber-attacks, and reduced consumer confidence.
Current wording
Ongoing military and political conflicts have adversely affected the global economy and contributed to geopolitical instability. These situations remain uncertain, and it is difficult to predict the impact that the conflicts and actions taken in response to them will have on our business. Our business may be impacted as a result of various factors, including inflation and actions taken to combat inflation, increased energy prices, a slowing U.S. economy, ocean freight disruptions, increased cyber-attacks, and reduced consumer confidence.
Previous wording
We accept and fill the majority of our larger customers’ orders through the use of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), and we rely on our warehouse management system to efficiently process orders. Our corporate office relies on computer systems to efficiently process and record transactions. Significant interruptions in EDI, information and communication systems from power loss, telecommunications failure, malicious attacks, or computer system failure could significantly disrupt our business and operations, as well as damage our reputation. In addition, we sell footwear on our websites, and failures of our or other retailers’ websites could adversely affect our sales, results, and reputation.
Current wording
We accept and fill the majority of our larger customers’ orders through the use of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), and we rely on our warehouse management system to efficiently process orders. Our corporate office relies on computer systems to efficiently process and record transactions. Significant interruptions in EDI, information and communication systems from power loss, telecommunications failure, malicious attacks, or computer system failure or other causes could significantly disrupt our business and operations, as well as damage our reputation. In addition, we sell footwear on our websites, and failures of our or other retailers’ websites could adversely affect our sales, results, and reputation. The increasing sophistication of cyber threats, including those enabled by artificial intelligence (AI) tools, may increase the likelihood of attempts to compromise our systems or those of our third-party providers. Any such disruption or compromise could result in operational delays, data loss, increased costs, reputational harm, or litigation exposure, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operation.
Previous wording
We sell footwear in our retail stores and on our websites, and therefore we and/or our third-party credit card processors must process, store, and transmit large amounts of data, including personal information of our customers. Failure to prevent or mitigate data loss or other security breaches, including breaches of our technology and systems, could expose us or our customers to a risk of loss or misuse of such information, which could adversely affect our operating results, result in litigation or potential liability, and/or otherwise harm our business and/or reputation. Our technology and systems, as well as those of our partners have, and in the future may, become the target of cyberattacks. To our knowledge, we have not experienced a material breach; however, in order to address these risks, we have
Current wording
We sell footwear in our retail stores and on our websites, and therefore we and/or our third-party credit card processors must process, store, and transmit large amounts of data, including personal information of our customers. Failure to prevent or mitigate data loss or other security breaches, including breaches of our technology and systems, could expose us or our customers to a risk of loss or misuse
Previous wording
secured cyber insurance and use third party technology and systems to aid in safeguarding our data and systems, including, without limitation, encryption and authentication technology, content delivery to customers, back-office support, and other functions. Although we have developed systems and processes that are designed to protect customer information and prevent data loss and other security breaches, including systems and processes designed to reduce the impact of a security breach at a third-party vendor, such measures cannot provide absolute security.
Current wording
of such information, which could adversely affect our operating results, result in litigation or potential liability, and/or otherwise harm our business and/or reputation. Our technology and systems, as well as those of our partners have, and in the future may, become the target of cyberattacks. To our knowledge, we have not experienced a material breach; however, in order to address these risks, we have secured cyber insurance and use third party technology and systems to aid in safeguarding our data and systems, including, without limitation, encryption and authentication technology, content delivery to customers, back-office support, and other functions. Although we have developed systems and processes that are designed to protect customer information and prevent data loss and other security breaches, including systems and processes designed to reduce the impact of a security breach at a third-party vendor, such measures cannot provide absolute security.
Previous wording
U.S. and global financial markets have at times been unstable and unpredictable, which has generally resulted in tightened credit markets with heightened lending standards and terms. Ongoing conflicts, such as the war between Russia and Ukraine and the Gaza war in the Middle East, have adversely affected the global economy and contributed to geopolitical instability. Volatility and instability in the credit markets pose various risks to us, including, among others, a negative impact on retailer and consumer confidence, limits to our customers’ access to credit markets and interference with the normal commercial relationships between us and our customers. Increased credit risks associated with the financial condition of some customers in the retail industry affects their level of purchases from us and
Current wording
U.S. and global financial markets have at times been unstable and unpredictable, which has generally resulted in tightened credit markets with heightened lending standards and terms. Ongoing military and political conflicts have adversely affected the global economy and contributed to geopolitical instability. Volatility and instability in the credit markets pose various risks to us, including, among others, a negative impact on retailer and consumer confidence, limits to our customers’ access to credit markets and interference with the normal
Previous wording
the collectability of amounts owed to us, and in some cases, causes us to reduce or cease shipments to certain customers who no longer meet our credit requirements.
Current wording
commercial relationships between us and our customers. Increased credit risks associated with the financial condition of some customers in the retail industry affects their level of purchases from us and the collectability of amounts owed to us, and in some cases, causes us to reduce or cease shipments to certain customers who no longer meet our credit requirements.