29 Jun US consumers feel more confident, but are still cautious
Consumers are spending more but not with gusto, according to the National Retail Federation. In its latest monthly economic outlook, the group said that through...
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29 Jun Nike reaps $25.3 billion in FY13
Nike Brand revenues rose 8 percent for the year, with growth across each product type and in every geography except Western Europe and Greater China....
28 Jun Congress contemplating small tweaks to help small businesses weather health care reform
The legislation would eliminate a fee on health insurance companies scheduled to take effect when the law goes into full effect next year. The fee,...
28 Jun J.C. Penney betting on improvements in display, inventory to draw customers
There is forgiveness at the mall. Just ask Cheryl Sullivan and Gaye Pinti, who were shopping at the J.C. Penney store at the Mall...
27 Jun Wal-Mart, Gap close to deal on stronger garment-factory safety plan
Wal-Mart, Gap and other major U.S. retailers are on track to reach an agreement by early next month to improve safety conditions in Bangladesh garment...
27 Jun US set to suspend Bangladesh trade privileges
The United States is expected to suspend trade privileges for Bangladesh because of concerns over labor rights and worker safety that intensified after hundreds died...
26 Jun Other shoe brands follow in Oregon footsteps of Nike, Adidas
It's been two decades since Rob Strasser, a former Nike executive, convinced Germany-based Adidas to pick up and move its North American headquarters from New...
25 Jun Earlier back-to-school sales help parents, retailers
Schools let their students out for the summer just two weeks ago, so the time has come, believe it or not, to get ready for...
25 Jun TOMS Founder Blake Mycoskie Talks Footwear Sourcing, Development
Currently, TOMS makes its shoes in China, Argentina and Kenya. The company plans to start producing in India for sure, Mycoskie said, and wants to...
25 Jun Adidas introduces Springblade, another ‘energy’ running shoe
Today, Adidas provides the detail, unveiling Springblade, a shoe the company says is "the first running shoe with individually tuned blades engineered to help propel...