“We delivered better-than-expected results for the second quarter,” said Blake W. Krueger, Wolverine Worldwide’s Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President. “Equally important, we continued to drive progress against our key strategic initiatives...
National footwear retailer Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse has announced Craig Scheiderer as the company’s new Marketing Director. Scheiderer will lead the development and execution of strategic marketing, creative and digital initiatives to drive overall consumer engagement, brand awareness and sales across all communication platforms....
More Americans are hitting the road this summer, and as they prepare for their family vacations and outdoor adventures, sales of outdoor and camping-related products within the $19 billion industry are on the rise, according to global information company The NPD Group....
Under Armour sure knows how to stir up buzz. Its latest statement move: taking over FAO Schwarz’s former space on Fifth Avenue. Retail insiders and consumers have been mulling the future of the space since FAO Schwarz vacated the iconic location last year. The space...
It’s been an interesting turn of events in the past few weeks for those watching the future of the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Political platforms and shifting candidate viewpoints have further complicated the footwear industry’s hopes for passage....
While much has been said about the erosion of China’s status as the global leader in footwear manufacturing, a new report by the FDRA says that the East Asian powerhouse will remain central to footwear sourcing for the foreseeable future, even as Vietnam takes away...
Under Armour sure knows how to stir up buzz. Its latest statement move: taking over FAO Schwarz’s former space on Fifth Avenue. Retail insiders and consumers have been mulling the future of the space since FAO Schwarz vacated the iconic location last year. The space...
Kurt Geiger’s new ad campaign is all about female empowerment and celebrating women with attitude. It was photographed by Erik Torstensson in London and stars the Russian model Natasha Poly, who is the new face of the label....
Micro-Pak, which offers the industry’s most comprehensive solution for mold prevention, today announced that its new technical office in Vietnam is now up and running, with an additional office scheduled to open in Bangladesh in August. These offices will allow Micro-Pak to continue to expand...
Sustainability is a growing trend within the footwear industry, and shoes featuringmodular designs are one solution to the problem of footwear waste. Malaysia-based startup DoYouShoe has launched a new IndieGoGo campaign, ShoeBloxx, which uses a modular design featuring interchangeable parts that can be swapped in...