Nike has introduced the SNKRS app, described as "a one-stop sneaker shop that grants mobile access to the most premium Nike sneakers." It offers the full catalog of men's and women's shoes, including popular franchises like Air Force 1, Air Max, Foamposite and Jordan, as...
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Robert Goodlatte (R-VA), along with a group of Republican and Democrats, introduced the bipartisan Innovation Act (H.R. 9). This bill was introduced to address the ever increasing problem of abusive patent litigation. Many in the footwear industry know patent...
Today, The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA), the footwear’s industry’s trade association, announced that tariffs on footwear have hit another all time high. In 2014, the footwear industry paid $2,671,841,761 in footwear tariffs to the U.S. government. This is a 6.6...
Vessel loading and unloading operations resumed at 29 West Coast seaports Monday after being suspended over the weekend by terminal operators no longer willing to pay union workers premium pay for diminished productivity. ...
“Adding Lori -- a well-known and highly-respected leader in retail -- to our board of directors gives us the benefit of her more than 20 years of experience,” said Diane Sullivan, CEO, president and chairman of Brown Shoe Company. “Her energy and passion for the...
The NFHS Network is now producing and broadcasting a new weekly web-exclusive program, Under Armour Highlights of the Week, as part of its long-term partnership with Under Armour. This new show is a fast-paced and entertaining look at some of most memorable moments, record-breaking performances...
Rack Room Shoes has expanded the role of Associate Buyer Laryssa Grant to include buying responsibilities for men’s, women’s and children’s slippers. Grant, who has been with the national footwear retailer for nearly a decade, will continue to support women’s buying activities for the company,...
Cole Haan opened an Innovation & Sports Lifestyle Design Center, located at its global headquarters based in Greenland, NH. Over the past two years, Cole Haan endeavored successfully to re-establish its reputation for making high quality dress footwear for men and women....
361°, the Chinese-based athletic footwear brand launching in the U.S., is taking the helm as presenting sponsor of the One Body One World (OBOW) fitness conference Mar. 19 to 22 in New York City....
Shoe and accessory company the Remac Group has acquired the rights and intellectual property of the L’ Amour Des Pieds brand of Luxe Fashion Comfort footwear. In addition to purchasing inventory for immediate delivery, the company will debut the Fall/Winter Collections at FFANY in New...