"We want to go to the higher level in the value chain by targeting the domestic footwear market. It means from just a supplier, we will go to retail outlets with our own products," says N Mohan, assistant vice president and business head for footwear...
According to the EDB, Sri Lanka is capable of producing up to 15 million pairs annually, excluding rubber thongs which alone is estimated to total between 27 and 30 million pairs annually. The footwear industry at present employs about 20,000 people directly and indirectly includes...
His comments come after 12 Senate Democrats wrote to him earlier this month opposing fast track authority, and seeking greater congressional influence over future deals. President Barack Obama pointed to fast track authority in his State of the Union speech last night as an area...
And then there is the climate-controlled warehouse in North Carolina, not far from where he grew up, where Tucker stashes the bulk of his 2,000-pair collection. He does his best to label the boxes; otherwise, he might forget what he owns. The Philadelphia 76ers guard...
Fourth quarter apparel net revenues increased 35% to $546 million compared with $405 million in the same period of the prior year, primarily driven by expanded Fleece offerings and new ColdGear Infrared products. Fourth quarter footwear net revenues increased 24% to $55 million from...
Sperry Top-Sider, a global performance leader in technical footwear and gear for sailors, has been the title sponsor of the regatta for five years now. "Sailing is at the core of our heritage and we are excited to return as the title sponsor of Sperry...
It took just over 24 hours for Brown's fledgling company Three Over Seven to reach its $30,000 target on crowd funding site Kickstarter. So far, more than 290 people from around the world have backed the Wool Runners idea each pledging a small financial...
Dave Powers, currently President, Global Direct-to-Consumer (DTC), has been promoted to President of Omni-Channel, reporting to the CEO. In addition to continuing to oversee Deckers' domestic DTC operations, he will also oversee all wholesale, distributor, retail and E-Commerce channels in Deckers' international regions. ...
Analyst Camilo Lyon said in a client note that Under Armour, Columbia Sportswear and Ugg maker Deckers Outdoor seem to be among the key beneficiaries of the winter weather....
Two Ten Footwear Foundation today announced that it has elected two new officers and selection of six new members to its 2014 – 2015 Board of Directors. Leading the new board will be Chairman Blake Krueger, Chairman, CEO and President of Wolverine World Wide, Inc....