This month, FDRA interviewed Shoe Carnival CEO Cliff Sifford for a sneak preview of what he will be covering at this year's Footwear Innovation Summit in DC on May 7th. Sifford will be speaking on "Retail Innovation: Technology Helping Footwear Retailers Compete and Convert Browsers...
Foot Locker, Inc. has entered into a collaboration with Pensole Footwear Design Academy to invest in the next generation of footwear by fostering innovation and creativity in the classroom. Foot Locker and Pensole will partner with Asics Tiger on their first initiative this summer. ...
Foot Locker, Inc. debuted its first smartphone mobile application for iOS and Android. The Foot Locker App also exclusively introduces the world to Shoemoji, the world's first sneaker replica emoticons. Shoemoji launches with more than 80 iconic sneakers....
Two Ten Footwear Foundation, the national charitable foundation serving the footwear industry, announced that as part of its National Footwear Cares Month, the Foundation will participate in a volunteer effort in support of One Boston Day. ...
Leaders from both parties introduced Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) legislation in both Houses of Congress Thursday that President Obama needs to consummate a new trade deal in Asia that is widely supported by athletic and outdoor brands. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah),...
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...