Rocky Brands Inc. stated that Mike Brooks, chairman of the board of directors and interim chief executive officer, has been named chief executive officer of the company. He had been serving as the company’s interim chief executive officer since September 8, 2016, following the resignation...
SG Companies, the 120-year-old company formerly known as S. Goldberg, is announcing the retirement of long time shoe veteran Bernie Leifer effective January 1, 2017. Leifer joined the company over 35 years ago and has been at the helm for over 30 years....
Louis Vuitton has opened what is believed to be the world’s first 3D printed pop-up store in Westfield shopping centre in Sydney. Working together with specialist 3D print provider Omus, the luxury brand has mounted a 968 sq ft structure that was created with a...
Foot Locker employee Jadyn Brammeier Vasquez says she recognized the look on a young shopper’s face after overhearing the boy’s mother tell him they couldn’t afford new Air Jordan sneakers....
Although the holiday season is in full swing, there may be someone in your life who’s not fully embracing the spirit. Whether you’re feeling a bit Scrooge-like yourself or know someone who can’t wait for the holidays to end, Reebok has a shopping solution in...
According to the U.S Department of Commerce, which on Wednesday released an early report of retail sales for the month of November, clothing and accessories sales increased 1.9 percent year-over-year in November. Those results are also an improvement over October, when sales in the category...
When The Sports Authority (TSA) filed for bankruptcy last spring, it was the largest failure we had ever seen in the sports industry. The overleveraged TSA represented about 20 million square feet of sporting goods retail – nearly 10 percent of the industry's square footage....
Under Armour keeps digging its heels into smart apparel with the announcement of three new UA Record Equipped running shoes that will debut at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas....
Caleres is closing out the year with a big buy. The St. Louis-based firm announced today that it has acquired U.S.-based men’s shoe brand Allen Edmonds from private equity firm Brentwood Associates for $255 million....
Vince Camuto is making a play for women’s attention with its first-ever Super Bowl commercial starring a puppy, a lavish walk-in closet and shoes. The 30-second spot follows Jack Daniel, a Boxer dog who wants to help his owner pick a pair of shoes to...