Columbia Sportswear Company announced the appointment of Peter Ruppe as Vice President of Footwear for the Columbia Brand. Thew news was first revealed by the Oregonian....
“Sean is an incredible talent with extensive experience and expertise across our industry,” said Gene McCarthy, Asics America president and chief executive officer, in a statement...
“The footwear industry welcomes the news that the U.S. will not pursue any new tariffs on Chinese goods while the two countries seek a negotiated outcome to this protracted trade war,” said Matt Priest, president and CEO of the FDRA....
Nike Inc. on Tuesday announced that Heidi O’Neill, president, Nike Direct, will expand her current role as leader of Nike physical retail stores and Nike.com to now include all Nike digital products, services and member experiences, effective immediately....
Following the recent opening of its Saigon Showroom, ISA TanTec, an international eco-friendly leather manufacturer, reports on the progress of the further expansion of its existing tannery Saigon TanTec in Binh Duong province in order to meet the growing demand for its eco-friendly LITE leather....
The business has signed a lease on a new 15,000 sq. ft. office in the Axtell Soho building. The space will house offices, showrooms and design spaces. The new space will also include three completely new floors, external terraces and a landscaped roof garden....
Genesco Inc. reported third-quarter earnings topped Wall Street’s consensus target as comps increased to their highest level in more than two years driven by the ongoing strength at Journeys and Johnston & Murphy....
Greenberg’s wide-ranging philanthropic efforts have funded education, supported children with special needs, and donated to families impacted by natural disasters....
ESL Investments Inc., run by Sears Holdings Corp’s Chairman Eddie Lampert, has offered $4.6 billion to buy the bankrupt retailer. The offer would keep about 500 Sears stores to remain open, according to a letter from his hedge fund filed with the Securities and Exchange...
The Fashion Footwear Association of New York (FFANY) appointed John Heron as its new executive director, effective January 1....