June 1 is National Go Barefoot Day, which was started in 2008 by Soles4Souls as a day to raise awareness and money for its charitable cause. The organization is asking that you go barefoot and post a photo to social media today. For every dollar...
The future of footwear trade policy is staring us in the face. U.S. footwear companies want to invest in 21st century footwear innovation—emerging technologies, 3D printing, advanced manufacturing, U.S. job creation—in order to propel our industry forward, but they are burdened by a costly, restrictive,...
Genesco Inc. reported a modest gain in first-quarter earnings that came out well ahead of Wall Street’s target. The upside was boosted by a “significantly better” performance at Lids Sports Group. The company reiterated its guidance for the year....
Reebok last week encouraged New Yorkers to put their out-of-offices on and hit the gyms at lunchtime with a fitness offer that encouraged physical activity to break up the work day. The fitness brand put on challenges at set CrossFit boxes throughout Manhattan with workers...
Deckers Brands announced that Dave Powers will succeed Angel Martinez as chief executive officer of Deckers Brands following Martinez’s retirement, effective May 31. Martinez will continue to serve as chairman of the company’s board of directors. ...
Foot Locker, Inc. appointed Scott Martin as senior vice president – real estate, effective June 13. Martin succeeds Jeffrey Berk, who retired in April after almost 20 years with the company....
Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America (FDRA) President Matt Priest made the following statement today, following the visit of Ambassador Robert Holleyman, Deputy United States Trade Representative, to Wolverine Worldwide’s factory in Big Rapids, Michigan....
For years, runners and scientists have been trying to understand why a developing east African country of 43 million produces the vast majority of the world’s top long-distance runners. Kenya has dominated most of the world’s major long-distance races since the 1980s, winning more than...
Canada-based footwear and accessories retailer Aldo has announced an ambitious overhaul of its e-commerce platform to further growth into new regions. Aldo says it is planning a total site redesign for 2017, and intends to introduce new payment and shipping options to better engage digital...
Today, FDRA sent a letter to Congressional leaders that everyone in the footwear industry should read. It lays out a new argument about the future of footwear trade through the TPP and pushes Congress to help make it a reality. The letter also renews...