FDRA | Andy Polk

07 Jun Walmart Appoints Chief Technology Officer

Posted at 06:38h in FDRA

Walmart announced it has appointed Suresh Kumar to a new elevated chief technology officer and chief development officer role....

07 Jun OrthoLite Makes Strategic Hires

Posted at 06:32h in FDRA

OrthoLite, the maker of insoles, announced the hiring of Milton Brice as chief financial officer and Mark Coffield as general manager, Vietnam, as the company continues its global expansion and growth. ...

07 Jun J.C. Penney Appoints GMM, Women’s Apparel

Posted at 06:22h in FDRA

J. C. Penney Company Inc. announced that Victor Ejarque Lopez, formerly at Guess, has been named senior vice president, general merchandise manager for women’s apparel, reporting to Michelle Wlazlo, chief merchandising officer....

07 Jun Fleet Feet Partners With Brooks On Global Running Day

Posted at 05:48h in FDRA

For the third year in a row, Fleet Feet, in partnership with Brooks, will host more than 100 running events in cities across the country to unite runners of all levels. Stores will hold either a timed, certified 5K race or a fun run. Close...

07 Jun Skechers Celebrates 20 Years As Public Company

Posted at 05:47h in FDRA, Latest News

In the years since the company’s initial public offering, Skechers’ annual sales have grown more than tenfold, from $424.6 million in 1999 to $4.64 billion in 2018—with global growth across all sectors of the brand’s direct-to-consumer and wholesale business....

07 Jun Nike Introduces Plus-Size Mannequins In London Store

Posted at 05:46h in FDRA

Nike’s renovated flagship in London will be the brand’s first sore to feature plus-size and para-sport mannequins. The mannequins are featured on a special floor dedicated to women....

07 Jun Nike Appoints Global Chief Digital Information Officer

Posted at 05:45h in FDRA, Latest News

Nike Inc. announced that Ratnakar Lavu will become the company’s first global chief digital information officer, effective June 17....

07 Jun Zumiez Q1 Easily Tops Guidance

Posted at 05:44h in FDRA, Latest News

Zumiez Inc. reported total net sales for the first quarter ended May 4, 2019 (13 weeks) increased 3.2 percent to $212.9 million from $206.3 million in the first quarter ended May 5, 2018 (13 weeks). Comparable sales for the thirteen weeks ended May 4, 2019...

31 May FDRA President & CEO Matt Priest statement on President Trump’s Mexico tariff increase announcement:

Posted at 14:02h in Home, Latest News

The value of US footwear imports from Mexico jumped 20% in 2018 to $500.2 million, the second-biggest year on record. Mexico serves as a strategic sourcing location for certain brands wanting to make quality leather shoes at affordable prices close to market. Adding higher costs on these shoes...

30 May Tilly’s Posts 12th Straight Quarter Of Positive Comps

Posted at 22:21h in FDRA, Latest News

Tilly’s Inc. on Wednesday reported comparable store net sales, which include e-commerce net sales, increased 2.4 percent compared to an increase of 0.1 percent during last year’s first quarter. That marked the 12th straight quarter of improved comps for the company....

Author: Andy Polk