“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). ...
Seeking new supply chain efficiencies, the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have announced the creation of working groups focusing on peak operations and terminal optimization to develop ways to strengthen the competitiveness of the San Pedro Bay port complex. The ports have...
In this role, Scholefield will be responsible for leading Nike, Inc.’s technology strategy to support the company’s future growth. Scholefield most recently served as chief technology officer for The Coca-Cola Company, where he was responsible for creating and executing its worldwide information technology strategy, technology...
Genesco Inc. reported earnings slid 29.3 percent in its first quarter to $9.9 million, or 42 cents a share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 51 cents per share, falling well short of Wall Street's consensus estimate of 68 cents a share. ...
Wolverine Worldwide appointed Michael D. Stornant as senior vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer, effective June 12. He will succeed Donald T. Grimes, who has resigned his position to become executive vice president, chief operating officer and chief financial officer for the Neiman Marcus...
Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Sheplers, Inc., a 116-year old western lifestyle company with 25 retail locations across the United States and an e-commerce business, for a purchase price of $147 million in cash. ...
Sanuk, a division of Deckers Brands, announced that sales veteran Bobby Lockhart has been appointed to oversee the brand’s sales for Orange County and San Diego. Lockhart will service all sales channels in the area with a specific focus on the core surf specialty including...
Authentic Brands Group, LLC (ABG) and Global Brands Group Holding Limited jointly announced the signing of a long-term licensing agreement for Jones New York....