Marina Carpenter had just purchased Chinese-made shoes at a Payless ShoeSource in this city northeast of Atlanta when she pondered what would happen if the coming presidential election led to a a double-digit price increase....
With just over a month to go before voters head to the polls, the footwear industry is asking itself what the election means for sales of its shoes. Will a nervous electorate tighten their wallets? Or will half the populace head out post-election for some...
Zappos.com announced its first loyalty program, Zappos Rewards, a four-tier benefits program. The progression-based program will allow customers to earn Rewards Points toward future purchases, get free expedited shipping on all orders and receive early access to exclusive products and sales....
In a rush by brands to return some of their production lines to the United States, many are finding it difficult to re-establish the economy that largely fled overseas in the 1990s. It’s been a lot easier for footwear brand Vibram, which has been partnering...
Approximately 44 percent of all cotton used in Timberland apparel in the second quarter was either organic, U.S.-origin or sourced from the Better Cotton Initiative, according to the company’s latest corporate social responsibility report....
More than half, or 55 percent, of consumers turn to Amazon first when searching for products online over the Labor Day weekend, up from 53 percent in April, according to the a study released Tuesday....
Skechers USA Inc. debuted a new application for Apple and Android mobile devices that is set to elevate the brand’s consumer purchase experience both for e-commerce and within retail stores....
Rack Room Shoes raised $1.46 million during its annual Shoes That Fit campaign this year, far exceeding its 2016 goal of $1 million. The family footwear retailer hosts the Shoes That Fit fundraiser to empower customers to give back to their local communities by supplying...
Worzel has served as executive vice president of strategy and development at the company since 2010, where he has been responsible for strengthening the company’s competitive position and relevance through developing and executing customer-driven strategies to support growth. Prior to Nordstrom he worked as a...
or the first time in the U.K., Skechers Performance will launch a two-month marketing program that includes in-store, digital, print and social media executions. To commemorate the partnership, Skechers Performance is releasing a limited edition footwear collection marked with the iconic breast cancer awareness pink...