The Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce reported that the estimate of U.S. retail e-commerce sales for the second quarter of 2017, adjusted for seasonal variation but not for price changes, was $111.5 billion, an increase of 16.2 percent from the second quarter of...
Shoe show executive extraordinaire Leslie Gallin stops by the Shoe-In Show booth at FN Platform to discuss the important role shoe shows play in the continued success of the evolving footwear industry. Go behind the scenes with Leslie as she discusses the intricate details...
Birkenstock Americas CEO David Kahan joins Matt and Andy at FN Platform to explore the continued growth of the iconic German brand, innovative ways in which the signature Birkenstock footbed is being used in new and emerging styles, and his vigorous efforts to protect the...
Tilly’s Inc. reported profits jumped 121 percent on an adjusted basis in the second quarter as expenses were reduced sharply, margins improved slightly and comps grew 2.1 percent. “We believe the combination of our merchandising, marketing and operating initiatives is gaining traction, as evidenced by our positive...
Skechers signed Tony Romo, the recently retired Dallas Cowboys quarterback, as a brand ambassador. Romo will be wearing Skechers men’s footwear in a multi-platform global marketing campaign set to launch later this year. “After 14 years on the field with the Cowboys, it was time to hang...
The Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation’s Sports Matter program announced a five-year, $500,000 commitment to Little League Baseball and Softball, in support of its local districts and leagues across the country. The Foundation supports the philanthropic work of Dick’s Sporting Goods. The funds will help provide facility...
L.L.Bean opened a new manufacturing center in Lewiston, ME and unveiled a $1 million injection molding machine to support ongoing demand for its iconic duck boot. The investment increases the outdoor gear company’s capacity to make its trademark product by one-third. L.L.Bean sold 600,000 pairs of the...
Billy Reid, the Alabama-based designer, grew up wearing the classic K-Swiss tennis sneaker, and since 2011 he has partnered with the brand on special limited-edition releases that are an evolution of classic K-Swiss silhouettes. Much like their past collaborations, these new sneakers are entirely Made In The...
Macy’s Inc. announced several changes intended to improve the company’s performance, including the hiring of Hal Lawton as president, the creation of a single simplified merchandising organization and an enhanced focus on the company’s data analytics capabilities. Lawton will become president of Macy’s, effective September 8. As president, Lawton...