"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...
Pou Sheng International (Holdings) Limited, which is one of China's largest retailers of branded athletic footwear and apparel, reported net sales increase 16.7 percent in March and 23.9 percent for the three months ended March 31....
The Reebok brand is new to the military market, but already provides five lines of military and law enforcement footwear, each designed for a specific task: Dauntless and Dauntless Ultra-Light, lightweight all-terrain boots; Rapid Response RB, high performance stealth boots, Fusion Max, made in USA...
Keds is kicking off its participation as an official tour sponsor of Taylor Swift's The 1989 World Tour with a new collection of limited edition sneakers. To commemorate tour stops in North America, Europe, and Japan, Keds is releasing three different styles of the Tour...
Chaco continues to expand its sales team with the addition of Hawk Associates in New England. Covering Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont, Hawk Associates is comprised of industry veterans Doug Hawkins, Matt Ronca, and Kyle Banfield. In addition to Chaco,...
Evolv Sports has hired Will Mott as an independent rep for its climbing footwear in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas....