Author: Andy Polk

17 Oct

Posted at 13:14h in FDRA, Latest News

The Foot Locker Foundation, the charitable arm of Foot Locker Inc., on Thursday announced the launch of its 2019-2020 Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Program, which will award $20,000 college scholarships to outstanding student athletes who demonstrate strong academic ability and leadership skills in sports, school, and within their...

17 Oct

Posted at 13:11h in FDRA, Latest News

Dick’s Sporting Goods hosted its first-ever fashion show on October 12 in the Chelsea district of New York City. Baseball legend Alex Rodriguez and women’s soccer star Carli Lloyd joined TV’s Javon Walton and Demi Burnett on the runway....

17 Oct

Posted at 13:10h in FDRA, Latest News

Goat, the sneaker reseller marketplace, announced its launch of Try-On for rare and exclusive sneakers, an industry-first. This follows the company’s previous launch of an augmented reality first-look at rare sneakers that allowed users to get to know the textures and materials of sneakers in...

17 Oct

Posted at 13:09h in FDRA, Latest News

Vans opened a new boutique in Covent Garden, London.  Comprising two floors and spanning 4,359 square feet, the concept store stocks a premium selection of footwear, apparel and accessories, including Vault by Vans and their latest collaboration with designer Vivienne Westwood....

17 Oct

Posted at 13:07h in FDRA

Genesco Inc. announced today that it has appointed Scott E. Becker as senior vice president, general counsel, and corporate secretary of the company, effective October 23, 2019. He succeeds Roger Sisson who retired from Genesco earlier this year....

11 Oct

Posted at 09:19h in FDRA

The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA), America’s largest footwear trade association, and Munich-based TÜV SÜD have updated the Global Footwear Product Safety Guide. The guide covers both chemical and physical testing requirements and proposed protocols for footwear....