FDRA | Andy Polk

13 Jun Crocs Sees Sustainable Turnaround This Time

Posted at 11:47h in FDRA, Latest News

At the Stifel Cross Sector Insight Conference in Boston, Andrew Rees, president and CEO of Crocs Inc., said he understands the “hesitation” some investors may...

13 Jun Sneaker Drop … Reebok Sock Run.r And Run.r 96

Posted at 11:45h in FDRA

On Friday, Reebok released to select retailers the brand’s latest contemporary unisex footwear for FW2018. The two styles are called Sock Run.r, pictured above left...

11 Jun A new national shoe survey points to a ‘Sneaker Spring’ & higher Ecomm sales

Posted at 10:07h in FDRA

The footwear industry’s business and trade association, the Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America (FDRA), recently commissioned a survey on behalf of its retail members...

08 Jun Newell Brands’ CFO To Retire

Posted at 07:41h in FDRA

“On behalf of Newell Brands, I want to extend my thanks to Ralph for his partnership over the last two years,” said Michael Polk, Newell...

08 Jun VF Corp. Completes Acquisition Of Altra

Posted at 07:38h in FDRA

VF Corp. announced that the company has completed the company’s previously announced acquisition of the Altra, the running footwear brand. According to a regulatory filing,...

08 Jun The American Outdoorsman Collaborates With Shoe Manufacturer LJO On Collection

Posted at 07:37h in FDRA

The partnership, which marks the brand’s first licensing agreement, will see LJO produce a collection of men’s, women’s and kid’s footwear across all core outdoor...

08 Jun Flip Flop Shops Acquired By Bearpaw Parent

Posted at 07:30h in FDRA

“The Bearpaw sheepskin boot is the flip flop of winter,” stated Tom Romeo, CEO and founder of Bearpaw. “The alliance between Flip Flop Shops and...

08 Jun Jon Sinko Joins Element from Adidas

Posted at 07:27h in FDRA

Element announced the addition of Jon Sinko to the company as VP, global merchandising and design, overseeing the brand’s product function globally....

08 Jun NRF/University Of Florida Survey: Retail ‘Shrink’ Decreased In 2017

Posted at 07:21h in FDRA

“Retailers are making progress in combating criminal activity, but there are still many challenges,” said Bob Moraca, NRF’s vice president of loss prevention. “Whether the...

08 Jun Vans BMX Checkerboard Slip-On Pro x Team Rider Scotty Cranmer

Posted at 07:19h in FDRA

Part of the Pro Classics collection, the checkerboard Slip-On Pro offers a trifecta of performance technologies … UltraCush HD Impact Cushioning, Duracap Durability and Vans’...

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