Two Ten Footwear Foundation, the national charitable foundation of the U.S. footwear industry, announced plans today for its 77th annual VIP Dinner and Gala, “One Team.” Scheduled for Wednesday, November 30, 2016, the industry’s premier, dual-event evening of philanthropy and entertainment will be held...
Adidas AG increased its full-year forecast for a fourth time this year after receiving boosts from the Euro 2016 tournament and a payment to bring an early close to a sponsorship deal with England’s Chelsea soccer club....
“I am absolutely thrilled to announce our new partnership with Under Armour. This is a memorable and significant moment for Kohl’s as we bring this incredible brand to our customers nationwide,” said Michelle Gass, Kohl’s chief merchandising and customer officer. ...
Sales improve by 13 percent currency adjusted to $916 million (+7 percent reported) with growth across all product segments. Gross profit margin declines to 45.6 percent, negatively affected by stronger US-Dollar....
“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...