The footwear industry’s business and trade association, the Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America (FDRA), recently commissioned a survey on behalf of its retail members to obtain key insights into shoe shopping behaviors and habits for Spring 2018. ...
“On behalf of Newell Brands, I want to extend my thanks to Ralph for his partnership over the last two years,” said Michael Polk, Newell Brands president and chief executive officer. ...
VF Corp. announced that the company has completed the company’s previously announced acquisition of the Altra, the running footwear brand. According to a regulatory filing, the purchase price is $135.0 million, subject to working capital and other adjustments....
The partnership, which marks the brand’s first licensing agreement, will see LJO produce a collection of men’s, women’s and kid’s footwear across all core outdoor activities, including hiking, trail running, winter boots and water sandals....
“The Bearpaw sheepskin boot is the flip flop of winter,” stated Tom Romeo, CEO and founder of Bearpaw. “The alliance between Flip Flop Shops and Bearpaw will create the perfect balance of seasonal products and styles for consumers to enjoy year-round. Bearpaw Holdings is excited...
Element announced the addition of Jon Sinko to the company as VP, global merchandising and design, overseeing the brand’s product function globally....
“Retailers are making progress in combating criminal activity, but there are still many challenges,” said Bob Moraca, NRF’s vice president of loss prevention. “Whether the threat is coming from cybersecurity, organized retail crime or employee theft, the job for retail security teams continues to become...
Part of the Pro Classics collection, the checkerboard Slip-On Pro offers a trifecta of performance technologies … UltraCush HD Impact Cushioning, Duracap Durability and Vans’ Original Waffle Outsole, which uses more than 50 years of Vans’ professional vulcanized natural gum rubber compound for no-slip traction...
Apparel and footwear retailer Zumiez Inc. reported a net loss of $2.6 million, or 10 cents per diluted share, in the first quarter of fiscal 2018 ended May 5, compared to a net loss of $4.4 million, or 18 cents per diluted share, in the...
The Rock has a special relationship with Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, @jointbasephh. And in honor of Memorial Day and our military, The Rock x Under Armour donated a fully equipped gym to JBPHH and dropped a commemorative shoe....