Itochu Corporation is launching a line of Gramicci footwear in Japan under a recently concluded sublicensing agreement with the U.S. outdoor apparel brand. The new Gramicci Footwear collection will be released in January 2015....
“Soccer is played year-round in the U.S., but recreational soccer gear tends to be purchased before fall and spring seasons. We found a boost in online shopping behavior during June for products ranging from soccer cleats, balls, shin guards, gloves and other equipment, demonstrating the...
Sales for June were flat in dollars and were down low singles in units, resulting in an increase in average selling price in the low singles...
"This Code of Conduct is the result of hours of hard work amongst FDRA's team and our industry partners," said Mike Jeppesen, President of Global Operations at Wolverine Worldwide and Chairman of FDRA's Factory Enhancement and Sourcing Committee. "If suppliers to FDRA member companies work...
For 2013, growth was reported in almost all main categories, with the largest increases in value being in footwear (5.2%) and packs (2.7%)....
Adidas AG will continue to ban its dealers in the United States from selling its products on third-party marketplace sites such as Amazon.com and EBay.com, despite agreeing to reverse the policy in Germany to close an anti-trust investigation in its native country, Sports Executive Weekly...
Stuart Weitzman Holdings, LLC hired Monica Schwartz as chief global digital and e-commerce officer. In this newly created position, Schwartz will oversee all aspects of global e-commerce and digital strategies for the stuartweitzman.com platforms in the United States, Canada, Europe and Hong Kong, as well...
Skechers USA, Inc. said President Bill Clinton delivered the keynote address at its annual Global Conference. At the event held in Redondo Beach, CA on June 26, President Clinton spoke to 1,500 Skechers executives, team members and international partners about the importance of working together...
To celebrate the program’s 10th anniversary, the national shoe retailer is bringing back participating individuals and families from the last 10 years to return to the set as Rack Room Shoes models. The alumni will showcase stylish footwear for the retailer’s 2014 ad campaigns, which...
Longshore workers at West Coast ports are working without a contract, as the old one expired Tuesday afternoon. Normal operations will continue, the two sides say. ...