U.S. retail e-commerce spending from desktop computers for the entire November-December 2014 holiday season reached $53.3 billion, marking a 15-percent increase versus the corresponding days last year. Cyber Monday (Monday, Dec. 1) once again ranked as the heaviest spending day of the year with more...
Hoka One One, a division of Deckers Brands, revealed plans to launch its first hiking boot for Fall 2015. The MTN collection will include five new styles that range from high-top hiking boots to lightweight mountain runners, serious mountain trekkers and casual hikers. ...
Coach, Inc. has signed a definitive agreement with private equity firm Sycamore Partners to acquire Stuart Weitzman Holdings LLC, a leading designer and manufacturer of women's luxury footwear. The transaction will complement Coach’s current leadership position in premium handbags and accessories, while immediately adding to...
"FDRA is well known in Washington as the voice of the footwear industry, and I am happy to be a part of an organization fighting to lower consumer costs and create jobs," said former Representative Sue Myrick. "I believe we have a moral obligation...
Led by the popularity of activity tracking devices, health and fitness devices are projected to lead unit sales among all wearables in 2015 with a projected 20 million units. Revenue is expected to surpass $1.8 billion in 2015, according to the The U.S. Consumer Electronics...
Mizuno USA appointed Mark Sheehan as vice president - product management, running division. Sheehan will report to Dick Lyons, Senior VP/GM – product divisions....
Under Armour, Inc. is partnering with Charleston, SC-based public relations firm Groundswell PR to represent its Outdoor Performance Division products. ...
Jason Duval, 39, told Judge Douglas Stoddart he would provide the new Nike sneakers he got for Christmas, valued at around $85, in exchange for his release....
After newsletter subscribers were alerted that the $125 Cece Ballet Flat, which was discontinued in early 2014, had returned last week both in the brand's US and UK stores, customers immediately began noticing differences in the new shoes....
Despite the fact that the overall U.S. fashion footwear market dipped slightly during this time, total dollar sales for Work/Occupational/Safety footwear reached $1.8 billion and grew 14 percent, while Outdoor grew by 7 percent, reaching $2.9 billion, compared to the prior year. ...