The NPD Group, Inc., a global information company, has released its Retail Tracking Service Store Level Data to report on the top U.S. fashion footwear markets. New York and Los Angeles are ranked as the top two markets. While the total U.S. market saw...
The 8” Liberty features leathers from Minnesota, stitching from Michigan, a sock liner from Massachusetts, laces from Rhode Island, a steel toe from Wisconsin and a slip resistant rubber outsole from Missouri. ...
Council of Shopping Centers reported that retail sales showed a modest gain of 1.6 percent in March on a year-over-year basis. The council was expecting that sales would be stronger because of an earlier Easter this year (March 31 versus April 8 in 2012),...
Nike is on “a journey, a long-term journey for the brand,” Mr. Grasso said in a phone interview on Friday. “As we continue to grow in size, it’s important we stay connected. If you take away the toys and the noise, it’s about having a...
As a result, we are pleased to welcome Japan's participation in the TPP negotiations pending a consensus agreement among the current TPP members and the completion of our respective domestic processes. Camp said in a statement. Ten other countries are also negotiating the regional...
Economists had expected sales to be flat. The falloff was led by declines in spending at gas stations, department stores and at electronics and appliance retailers....
The coldest March in the U.S. since '96 hurt sales and prompted analysts at Sterne Agee to lower earnings estimates for shoemakers as customers delay spring and summer footwear purchases. ...
Here’s a look at the primary components of the budget and what it would mean for small businesses....
Only document of Its kind exclusively for footwear, the new Guide helps footwear companies understand which specific chemicals are used in production and develop a strategy to effectively manage their use. ...
Regarding the higher-tech running shoes, Buss pointed to Nike's Flyknit, with an upper that can be produced to a precise shape from a single thread. The production process can take place anyplace in the world and reduces labor costs, Buss said....