Greenpeace has dispatched staff on an expedition to seven mountains around the world to collect water and snow samples and test them for PFCs as part of its Detox Campaign, which has been urging outdoor performance brands to stop using the chemicals to waterproof their...
In this new capacity, Gass has assumed oversight of all of Kohl's merchandising, planning and allocation, and product development functions. She will continue to report to Kevin Mansell, Kohl’s chairman, chief executive officer and president. ...
Shoe Carnival, Inc. announced the launch of a new, complementary, small-market store concept. ...
“This partnership with Nike represents a new paradigm in the structure of our global merchandising business,” said NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. “As our exclusive oncourt apparel provider, Nike will be instrumental in our collective efforts to grow the game globally while applying the latest in...
Six years in, Vans Custom Culture continues to inspire creativity and individuality among high school students across the nation. Each year, Custom Culture has challenged them to create their own unique pairs of Vans for a chance to fund art education at their school. ...
Crocs Inc. announced that Carrie Teffner, the executive vice president and chief financial officer for PetSmart, Inc., has been appointed to its board of directors. Crocs also announced that current director Peter Jacobi is voluntarily retiring from his position. Both changes will be effective June...
Lands' End hired Joseph Boitano as its EVP, chief merchandising and design officer. Scott Hyatt becomes EVP, chief supply chain officer....
“We are incredibly honored to have been recognized as a leading footwear brand for trend-focused women across the U.K. and Ireland. It’s our first Drapers Footwear Awards win, and an incredible one to start with,” commented Peter Youell, Managing Director of Skechers United Kingdom and...
"We applaud the House of Representatives for passing legislation to extend the African Growth & Opportunity Act (AGOA) for an unprecedented 10 years,” said Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) President Matt Priest. “This bipartisan legislation is critical to U.S. footwear companies currently sourcing...
K-Swiss Global Brands (KSGB), also known as K-Swiss Inc., a division of E.Land Group, announced its acquisition of One-Distribution, a leading skate-inspired apparel and footwear manufacturer and parent company of KR3W Denim Co. (KR3W) and Supra Footwear (Supra). ...