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16 Jul Canadian buys Seattle-based OnlineShoes.com

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Hardy, chairman of Hardy Capital, a Vancouver-based merchant bank, bought OnlineShoes.com for an undisclosed amount in a deal completed Friday. OnlineShoes.com, founded in 1996 by...

15 Jul Wolverine Worldwide Reports Record Q2 Results, Retail Consolidation

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Wolverine Worldwide reported revenue reached $613.5 million in its second fiscal quarter ended June 14, up 4.4 percent versus the prior year. All...

15 Jul Itochu Launching Gramicci Footwear in Japan

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Itochu Corporation is launching a line of Gramicci footwear in Japan under a recently concluded sublicensing agreement with the U.S. outdoor apparel brand. The new...

15 Jul Soccer Retail on the Rise During World Cup

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“Soccer is played year-round in the U.S., but recreational soccer gear tends to be purchased before fall and spring seasons. We found a boost in...

15 Jul France Passes Anti-Amazon Law Eliminating Free Shipping; Amazon Responds With 0.01 Euro Shipping Fees

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In a long-running legal battle that stretches back nearly a decade, Amazon has again emerged as the winner, despite both a court ruling and legislation...

15 Jul Nike Bids Adieu to Manchester United Sponsorship – Analyst Blog

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We believe Nikes decision to quit the race for retaining Manchester Uniteds sponsorship at such a hefty amount is a prudent move. The company has...

14 Jul Stubbornly high gas prices causing some motorists to cut back on other things

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But gas prices have risen this year. For Gregory Orr, a sanitation worker who lives in York, the higher prices mean buying fewer clothes. ...

10 Jul June 2014 Athletic Footwear Retail Executive Summary

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Sales for June were flat in dollars and were down low singles in units, resulting in an increase in average selling price in the low...

10 Jul FDRA Releases Footwear Production Code of Conduct

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"This Code of Conduct is the result of hours of hard work amongst FDRA's team and our industry partners," said Mike Jeppesen, President of Global...

10 Jul European Retail Sales of Outdoor Products Hit €10 billion

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For 2013, growth was reported in almost all main categories, with the largest increases in value being in footwear (5.2%) and packs (2.7%)....