The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) recently recognized eight footwear factories with the special distinction as a Recognized Responsible Footwear Manufacturer (list included). According to R.G. Barry Brands President and CEO and FDRA Chairman Greg Tunney, “this was the first time anyone has...
The big-box chain will kick off its deal spree just after midnight on Thanksgiving at Walmart.com and will offer doorbuster events at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at all locations on Thanksgiving itself. Then beginning at 6 a.m. on Black Friday...
The progress has “set the stage to bring these landmark Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations to a conclusion,” trade ministers participating in the TPP talks said in a joint statement ( PDF ) released by the White House....
Democratic incumbents fell right and left, even in seats that they had originally been favored to win. President Barack Obama’s poor approval rating — 42 percent in the last nationwide Galluppoll — dragged down candidates across the country in the face of a Republican wave....
Port of Long Beach Chief Executive Jon Slangerup has introduced a new proposal to free up more truck trailers or “chassis” that would see the Port provide an area in the harbor district where trucks could drop off empty shipping containers for temporary storage while...
Retail stores in California have no duty to keep defibrillators on hand in case a customer suffers heart failure, a federal appeals court said Tuesday, accepting the legal analysis of the state Supreme Court....
Matt Powell, the oft-quoted sneaker industry analyst, has joined The NPD Group, the global information company announced Wednesday....
The Skechers Foundation announced that the 2014 Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk broke records and raised over $1.1 million for children with special needs and education. Co-sponsored by Nickelodeon, the Walk was the largest to date – with more than 11,000 participants rallied by...
Frisk, 51, has served as president of Timberland since September, 2011, when VFC promoted him to the position following its $2.3 billion acquisition of The Timberland Company, which also owned the Smart Wool brand. Frisk has served as coalition president, Outdoor Americas since April. ...
The new spot, dubbed "The Process," opens with Wall's friend complimenting his new Adidas basketball shoe from Foot Locker, asking, "All part of the process, right?" After Wall indicates he's not familiar with "The Process," the friend goes on to describe it – landing a...