U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews delivered remarks at the 2016 Footwear Distributors and Retailers Association (FDRA) Executive Summit. During his remarks, Deputy Secretary Andrews stressed the importance of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and how the trade agreement would ensure our nation’s competitiveness in...
“We are excited that today the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) released the report on the likely economic impact of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)," said FDRA President Matt Priest, “The ITC report reaffirms the significant positive impact that this historic free trade agreement will have...
The Footwear Retailers and Distributors of America gathered movers and shakers in the industry on Tuesday in Washington, D.C., for the annual FDRA Innovation Summit. With so many major topics facing the industry — such as the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal and the increasing see-now,...
The Footwear Distributors and Retailers Association (FDRA) and nearly three dozen of its members were canvassing Capitol Hill on Wednesday, urging lawmakers to pass the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), which they say will significantly reduce tariffs and create jobs....
President Barack Obama and the United States Department of Labor finalized a new overtime rule today that aims to raise the wages for millions of U.S. workers. But the new law is already under fire by retail and footwear industry groups....
VF Corp. has been named to Corporate Responsibility (CR) Magazine’s 100 Best Corporate Citizens List (2016), which recognizes U.S. public companies with standout corporate responsibility performance....
Rocky Brands has developed distinct customer loyalty programs tailored for its individual product lines. Each brand’s tiered, points-based program will deliver valuable customer rewards in exchange for engagements like enrollment and various purchase types. The company partnered with Clutch to support the program....
Under Armour launched and quickly sold out a limited edition Stephen Curry collection that celebrated his winning of his second NBA MVP in a row. The collection came out May 10 and the Baltimore Sun noted that by early afternoon, the Curry MVP Back 2...
The Finish Line Inc. has teamed up with Reebok for an exclusive video series that celebrates the storied career of pro-basketball legend Allen Iverson, as well as his 20 year anniversary with the Reebok brand. Finish Line’s video series titled “20 Years. 20 Questions. With...
Nike has adopted a new paid-family-leave policy offering eight weeks of paid family leave to the parents of newborns, adopted or permanently placed children, as well as eight weeks of paid leave to workers caring for a sick relative....