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13 Oct Footwear Update on Tax Reform

Posted at 10:36h in DC News, Economic news, FDRA, Featured, Home, Latest News

FDRA's own Thomas Crockett runs through the prospects for tax reform on Capitol Hill by the end of the year....

13 Oct Founder Rory Fuerst Assumes Role As President At Keen

Posted at 09:54h in Latest News

“After two years as a Keen board advisor, Casey came out of retirement to join us as president and did a tremendous job,” said Fuerst....

12 Oct In Her Shoes: How A Former Olympic Equestrian Became A Cobbler To The Stars

Posted at 11:34h in Latest News

Later, after studying furniture making, carpentry, upholstery and welding in Colorado, she landed in London to become a cordwainer — a.k.a. cobbler — and discovered...

12 Oct Feetures Becomes Official Vendor Partner Of Fleet Feet Sports

Posted at 09:56h in Latest News

“Over the years, we have developed a strong relationship with many of the Fleet Feet franchisees,” states Dan Gardner, national sales manager for Feetures....

11 Oct NSF International Expands Sustainable Certifications For Apparel, Footwear And Textile Industries

Posted at 10:11h in Latest News

“We now offer a full range of sustainable third-party certifications including recycled and organic content, traceable down and responsible wool,” said Jenny Oorbeck, general manager...

11 Oct Outdoor Footwear Posts Solid Growth in Third Quarter

Posted at 09:51h in Latest News

The majority of this growth has been focused in the Specialty Internet and General Internet channels, both posting strong double-digit sales growth. ...

11 Oct Danner And Filson Are A Pacific Northwest Dream Team

Posted at 09:50h in Latest News

With only 375 pairs available, the Filson x Danner Grouse boot combines Danner’s signature hunting boot with a Filson Tin Cloth Upper. Writer: Carly Terwilliger Portland-based Danner...

11 Oct Marcato Calls For Massive Reorganization, Sales At Deckers Outdoors

Posted at 09:48h in Latest News

Marcato Capital Management in part is urging Deckers to sell all its smaller brands (Hoka One One, Teva and Sanuk) and focus solely on Ugg...

11 Oct Adidas Originals Celebrates Chicago With Wicker Park Flagship Store Opening

Posted at 09:47h in Latest News

Located in the heart of Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood, the 4,966 square foot space is designed to generate a localized, community-centric experience that pays homage...

06 Oct Four Footwear Innovation & Product Development Tips w/ Wolverine’s Scott Labbe

Posted at 15:32h in Featured, Home, Latest News, Sourcing

At FDRA's Footwear Materials & Innovation Summit at North Carolina State University, Wolverine Worldwide's Scott Labbe, Vice President - Product Development, Virtual Innovations, Advanced Concepts...