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24 Aug Nike’s CEO Condemns Racism In Companywide E-Mail

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Nike Inc. CEO Mark Parker sent an e-mail to employees on Thursday night condemning the racism, bigotry and fatal violence displayed in Charlottesville, VA. Parker’s email,...

24 Aug DTLR Merges With Villa

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New York-based private equity firms Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co. and Goode Partners LLC completed a transaction that will merge DTLR Inc. and Sneaker Villa...

24 Aug SSI Data: Back-to-School Athletic Footwear Sales Pick Up In Peak Week

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Athletic footwear sales in the four-week back-to-school season-to-date were essentially flat. The market can use some good news after a rough morning on Friday. Sales of athletic...

24 Aug Ecoalf: Focus On Product First, Sustainability Second

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The fashion brand Ecoalf, is putting ocean trash to good use. Its ethical mission is not the central selling point at the expense of the product...

24 Aug DSW Posts First Quarterly Same-Store Sales Gain Since 2015

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DSW Inc. reported second-quarter earnings that rose 5.2 percent, ahead of Wall Street’s target, as same-store sales sales inched up 0.6 percent. Roger Rawlins, chief executive...

24 Aug Macy’s Appoints New President

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Macy’s Inc. announced several changes intended to improve the company’s performance, including the hiring of Hal Lawton as president, the creation of a single simplified merchandising organization...

24 Aug Made In The USA: K-Swiss x Billy Reid

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Billy Reid, the Alabama-based designer, grew up wearing the classic K-Swiss tennis sneaker, and since 2011 he has partnered with the brand on special limited-edition releases...

24 Aug L.L.Bean Boosting Boot Production

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L.L.Bean opened a new manufacturing center in Lewiston, ME and unveiled a $1 million injection molding machine to support ongoing demand for its iconic duck...

24 Aug Dick’s Sporting Goods Donates $500000 To Little League Programs

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The Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation’s Sports Matter program announced a five-year, $500,000 commitment to Little League Baseball and Softball, in support of its local districts...

24 Aug Skechers Signs Tony Romo

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Skechers signed Tony Romo, the recently retired Dallas Cowboys quarterback, as a brand ambassador. Romo will be wearing Skechers men’s footwear in a multi-platform global marketing...