Body Labs estimated that up to a quarter of apparel and footwear acquired online in the United States last year was returned due to sizing issues. The company, which sells online retailers technology to reduce such returns, estimated the value of those returns reached $62.4...
DSW Inc. has formed a strategic partnership with Feetz, which makes customized shoes utilizing 3D printing technology. As part of this relationship, DSW Inc. led Feetz's Series A funding which also included participation from existing investors Khosla Ventures and The Jump Fund. ...
Two big shoe industry organizations are coming together to promote career growth in the industry. The Two Ten Footwear Foundation and Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America announced this week they were joining forces to launch a new career website and resource....
In addition to brands including Adidas and Converse, Nike is also getting in on the LGBT Pride Month celebrations. On Wednesday, the brand unveiled its Be True Collection, which includes footwear and apparel. The collection makes use of both the rainbow flag and pink triangle...
The US-based footwear and accessories retailer announced financial results for the quarter with a decrease in comparable sales. The company adjusted their guidance based on current state of the business....
Vans is giving new meaning to the term “mobile gaming.” After images of the collection leaked on the web last month, the footwear brand formally announced Wednesday that it would be partnering with video game manufacturer Nintendo for a new range of retro-inspired footwear and...
Handcrafted footwear manufacturer Vayarta has launched an online boutique. The luxury brand debuted its e-commerce portal Wednesday along with a new line of unisex slip-on shoes inspired by Mexican beach culture....
The NBA launched its first fitness app, in partnership with Under Armour. Now available for download on the App Store and Google Play, the NBA FIT App marks the first partner app powered by UA Record from Under Armour Connected Fitness™ – the world’s largest...
June 1 is National Go Barefoot Day, which was started in 2008 by Soles4Souls as a day to raise awareness and money for its charitable cause. The organization is asking that you go barefoot and post a photo to social media today. For every dollar...
The future of footwear trade policy is staring us in the face. U.S. footwear companies want to invest in 21st century footwear innovation—emerging technologies, 3D printing, advanced manufacturing, U.S. job creation—in order to propel our industry forward, but they are burdened by a costly, restrictive,...