10 Nov Sneakernomics: The Election’s Potential Impact on Footwear Sales
In Trump’s nomination acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Cleveland last summer, trade was a prominent topic. While the GOP has traditionally...
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10 Nov Millennials turn on New Balance After Company Spokesperson Makes Comments in Support of Trump
"The Obama admin turned a deaf ear to us & frankly w/ Pres-Elect Trump we feel things are going to move in the right direction”...
09 Nov A Teen Donated More Than $30,000 Worth of Shoes to Children in Need
While many 13-year-olds are showered in gifts at their bar mitzvahs, a teenager from El Paso, Texas, decided to use the opportunity to give back...
09 Nov What Shoe Industry Leaders Have to Say About a Trump Presidency
Throughout the course of one of the mostly volatile presidential campaigns of recent times, many of fashion’s top tastemakers and business leaders made no secret...
09 Nov Saucony Runner First American On NYC Marathon Podium Since 2010
Molly Huddle became the first American runner — male or female — to win a spot on the podium at this year’s New York City...
09 Nov Adidas Debuts Performance Gear Made From Marine Plastic Waste
About six months ago, the internet was buzzing over new Adidas footwear made from recycled plastic. On November 4, Adidas and partner Parley for the...
09 Nov Unpacking the Unknown Risks in the Footwear Supply Chain
Live from FTDC, Matt and Andy are joined by Tony Pelli from BSI (http://www.bsigroup.com/) as they discuss the various internal and external risks impacting footwear...
04 Nov Clarks Opens New HQ
Clarks America’s officially cut the ribbon on its new corporate digs in Waltham, MA, yesterday. Located in the historic Polaroid building (60 Tower Rd.), the...
04 Nov Anything Goes The Euro trend report: Spring ’17
A spout of sweltering weather in Düsseldorf, Germany, wasn’t the only thing bringing the heat to the recent GDS show exhibiting Spring/Summer ’17 collections. Newness...
04 Nov Luxury Rebounds As Hermès Sales Surge to $1.4 Billion
Revenues at the French maker of Birkin bags gained 9.9 percent in the three months ended Sept. 30 to 1.26 billion euros, or $1.4 billion...