Brown Shoe Company said that following its annual shareholder meeting on May 28, 2015, it will change its name to Caleres. The company is also launching a men's footwear business under Brown Shoe Bootmakers brand. ...
Skechers USA, Inc. signed boxing great Sugar Ray Leonard for a campaign in Skechers’ popular Relaxed Fit collection. The campaign starts Fall 2015 and will extend across all media through December 2016....
Vibram has updated its flagship Boston Newbury Street Store. The retail shop has been refreshed with a brand experience that celebrates 70 years of soling heritage and showcases the latest products for today’s footwear consumer. ...
Hoka One One, a division of Deckers Brands, announced the addition of legendary Ironman World Champion Dave Scott to its growing team of elite triathletes and runners. As a racer, a coach and a commentator, Scott brings over 39 years of triathlon experience to the...
Cole Haan presented its first ever film production, The American Dream Project, in collaboration with Happy Marshall Productions. The brand partnered with FilmBuff to premiere the docu-series on Apr. 15, 2015, with distribution partners that include Amazon, Dailymotion, Google Play, iTunes, Ora TV, Vessel, Vimeo...
"We are encouraged that Senator Hatch and Senator Wyden have introduced bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) legislation in Congress, moving the debate on trade forward," said Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) President Matt Priest. ...
Crocs, Inc. appointed Ian Bickley, president of Coach's International Group, to its board of directors. The company also announced that its longest-standing director, Ray Croghan, is retiring from the company's board. Both changes will be effective Apr. 14, 2015. Bickley brings more than 25...
Under Armour took little time to honor Jordan Spieth's dominating win at the Masters. Shortly after the tournament ended, the front page at UnderArmour.com included a picture of Spieth with the proclamation "The Jacket Is His." ...
Amazon.com Inc. has acquired Shoefitr, which has conducted 3D scans on hundreds of thousands of shoes to help shoppers pick the size that will best fit their feet, according to multiple media reports....
Fila USA Inc. has reached a settlement with Converse Inc. to settle trademark infringement claims, joining H&M, Ralph Lauren Corp. and other fashion brands. But Walmart filed a brief with the International Trade Commission vowing to "fight Converse’s anti-competitive actions to preserve Every Day Low...