While much has been said about the erosion of China’s status as the global leader in footwear manufacturing, a new report by the FDRA says that the East Asian powerhouse will remain central to footwear sourcing for the foreseeable future, even as Vietnam takes away...
Under Armour sure knows how to stir up buzz. Its latest statement move: taking over FAO Schwarz’s former space on Fifth Avenue. Retail insiders and consumers have been mulling the future of the space since FAO Schwarz vacated the iconic location last year. The space...
Kurt Geiger’s new ad campaign is all about female empowerment and celebrating women with attitude. It was photographed by Erik Torstensson in London and stars the Russian model Natasha Poly, who is the new face of the label....
Sustainability is a growing trend within the footwear industry, and shoes featuringmodular designs are one solution to the problem of footwear waste. Malaysia-based startup DoYouShoe has launched a new IndieGoGo campaign, ShoeBloxx, which uses a modular design featuring interchangeable parts that can be swapped in...
Brexit was among the hottest topics on the table at the G20 meeting in China last week, and the looming uncertainty surrounding Britain’s decision to leave the U.K. won’t be letting up anytime soon. In an interview with Sky News, U.K. chancellor Philip Hammond said...
There is no doubt that the athleisure movement has spawned a broad interest in athletic footwear around the world, but a recent market study from Technavio is providing more color on the trends behind this phenomenon. With buzzy collections driven by celebrities such as Beyoncé,...
At L.L. Bean, the products are guaranteed to last — and so is the retailer’s return policy. The brand famous for its iconic winter boots has maintained a 100-percent customer satisfaction guaranteed mandate since it was founded in 1912 by Leon Leonwood Bean....
Macy’s has launched a new mobile web tool powered by IBM’s Watson which the company hopes will help entice shoppers into its stores. “Macy’s On Call” will allow customers to interact with an AI-powered platform via mobile devices, recognizing that many shoppers now turn to...
It’s the end of an era and the beginning of a new one for Ugg, the Australian boot brand, which announced it would be updating its enduringly popular “Classic” boot style with a new version boasting performance improvements. The “Classic II” comes nearly 40 years...
Sports Authority is ceasing operations earlier than expected. The retailer will close most or all of its stores at the end of this month after settling for liquidation and failing to find buyers, The Wall Street Journal reported. According to seven store managers interviewed by...