Timberland incorporated Renewable, Organic, or Recycled (ROR) materials into 79 percent of its footwear in 2014, up from 70 percent in 2013, according to the company's 2014 Corporate Sustainability Report, which was released Wednesday. The brand's leading recycled material, found in over 14 million...
Under Armour reported earnings in its first quarter declined 13 percent, as expected, and came in a penny ahead of Wall Street's target. Revenues jumped 25 percent with apparel running ahead 21 percent and footwear surging 41 percent. The company raised its revenue outlook for...
Rocky Brands reported flat sales in the first quarter but its profitability doubled. First quarter net sales were $65.5 million compared to $65.8 million in the first quarter of 2014. The company reported first quarter net income of $1.4 million, or $0.19 per diluted share...
Under Armour confirmed plans to move into the former YMCA building south of downtown Portland to support its footwear and innovation capacities....
This month, FDRA interviewed Shoe Carnival CEO Cliff Sifford for a sneak preview of what he will be covering at this year's Footwear Innovation Summit in DC on May 7th. Sifford will be speaking on "Retail Innovation: Technology Helping Footwear Retailers Compete and Convert Browsers...
Foot Locker, Inc. has entered into a collaboration with Pensole Footwear Design Academy to invest in the next generation of footwear by fostering innovation and creativity in the classroom. Foot Locker and Pensole will partner with Asics Tiger on their first initiative this summer. ...
Foot Locker, Inc. debuted its first smartphone mobile application for iOS and Android. The Foot Locker App also exclusively introduces the world to Shoemoji, the world's first sneaker replica emoticons. Shoemoji launches with more than 80 iconic sneakers....
Two Ten Footwear Foundation, the national charitable foundation serving the footwear industry, announced that as part of its National Footwear Cares Month, the Foundation will participate in a volunteer effort in support of One Boston Day. ...
Leaders from both parties introduced Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) legislation in both Houses of Congress Thursday that President Obama needs to consummate a new trade deal in Asia that is widely supported by athletic and outdoor brands. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah),...
Brown Shoe Company said that following its annual shareholder meeting on May 28, 2015, it will change its name to Caleres. The company is also launching a men's footwear business under Brown Shoe Bootmakers brand. ...