Dollar stores play a strong role in the retail scene. Forty-two percent of all consumers shop at them more than once a month, according to a study from the Hartman Group, a consumer market research firm. One in four shoppers go once a week or...
In Jun 2013, Amazon launched its online marketplace in India where it sells books, films, TV shows, mobile phones and cameras among other items through its website Amazon.in. Seeing the overwhelming response in India, Amazon plans to further increase its investments in India and gain...
Edward Rosenfeld, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “The second quarter proved difficult for Steve Madden, as we continued to face a challenging retail environment, weak mall traffic, and a women’s footwear market with few significant fashion trends." ...
“As we seek to aggressively move Target forward and establish the company as a top omnichannel retailer, we focused on identifying an extraordinary leader who could bring vision, focus and a wealth of experience to Target’s transformation,” said Roxanne S. Austin, interim non-executive chair of...
Authentic Brands Group, LLC (ABG), the parent of Prince, Spyder and TapOut, has agreed to acquire certain assets of Collective Licensing International, LLC, including Airwalk, Hind, Vision Street Wear, and Above The Rim. The seller was Payless Holdings, the company that includes Payless...
The Kids Foot Locker Foundation and Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) announced a national partnership encouraging kids to engage in an active lifestyle. ...
Crocs, Inc. appointed Claire Fahie-Conley, former vice president of U.S. retail for Reebok, as its vice president of retail for North America. In this role, Fahie-Conley will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the retail footprint in North America, including the entire fleet of...
Saucony, today announced the promotion of industry veteran Todd Dalhausser to the position of senior vice president of North American sales. In this new role, Dalhausser will oversee all facets of U.S. and Canadian sales, including long-range planning, go-to-market strategies and building successful partner relationships...
"One of the interesting things we did this year was both a 10,000 foot view of footwear production at a global level AND a deep dive where we provide one page analysis for seven specific countries of interest to our members. These country profiles include...
Columbia brand net sales increased $38.5 million from the prior-year quarter, while the prAna brand and China JV contributed $5.5 million and $23.1 million, respectively, of incremental net sales. The company was also benefited by favorable currency fluctuations....