President Obama notified Congress on Thursday that he intends to sign a broad trade agreement spanning from Asia to Latin America. The president’s notification was expected soon after the final text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) was released around 3:30 a.m. Thursday....
A sweeping Pacific trade agreement would quickly result in duty-free imports for most kinds of footwear if Congress OKs the deal, a trade group said Thursday. “From what we see, most footwear is duty-free on day one of implementation” of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, said...
M.Gemi, the direct-to-consumer e-commerce brand that offers high-end Italian-made shoes at lower-than-usual prices, has received a new cash infusion. Today, the company announced it has completed a round of Series B funding and raised $18 million in new investment, led by venture capital firm Accel....
Stride Rite has signed a licensing agreement with Genius Brands International, the licensing agent for the micro-encapsulation company Celessence Technologies. The two will partner on a new line of Celessence fresh-scent infused Stride Rite children's footwear will be presented as "anti-stink" technology...
Today, the United States Trade Representative released the full text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a historic 12-nation free trade agreement. For years, FDRA worked tirelessly on behalf of the footwear industry to ensure industry priorities were included in negotiations and reflected in the final...
The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) has recognized six footwear factories with the special distinction as a Recognized Responsible Footwear Manufacturer for 2015 (list below). A committee of top footwear sourcing executives across the industry determined the recipients of this prestigious designation based...
Crocs Inc. swung to a net loss of $27.8 million in the third quarter ended Sept. 30 after holding back shipments to Chinese distributors....
City Sports Inc. is planning to liquidate all of its 26 stores after failing to find a buyer in bankruptcy proceedings....
Bobs from Skechers, a division of Skechers USA Inc., launched a multi-year partnership with Best Friends Animal Society, the only national animal welfare organization dedicated exclusively to ending the killing of dogs and cats in America’s shelters....
Sears Canada Inc. appointed Carrie Kirkman as president and chief merchant. ...