The most long-standing trade protectionism issue is import tariffs on goods. Discrimination of this sort is no better than traditional tariff discrimination. To what extent should international trade agreements establish "global governance" rules on these issues?...
Sales at privately held retailers selling sporting goods, hobby supplies and musical instruments (NAICS 4511) in the 12 months ended Aug. 1 were 10.5% higher than the same period a year earlier, and profit margins have been flat, at around 3 percent, according to Sageworks'...
Since 99% of Athletic footwear sold in the U.S. is made overseas, it is taxed at exorbitant tariff rates that can reach as high as 67.5%. The study shows that eliminating these duties through a robust and progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership would not harm the...
The stock split will entitle all stockholders of record at the close of business on September 20, 2013 to receive one additional share of Steve Madden common stock for every two shares of common stock held on that date. ...
At the start of a two-day Alliance Board meeting held this week in Chicago, the Board of Directors will welcome three new members to the Alliance, which brings the initial membership to 20 apparel companies and retailers and brands, including Costco Wholesale Corporation, Intradeco Apparel,...
Adidas using new social media campaign to engage consumers....
The shoe will feature Spira’s patented WaveSpring Technology in combination with the show’s famous duck camouflage pattern, and will first go on sale August 16 through crowd-funding platform RocketHub.com....
Ohonme lived in Lagos, Nigeria as a little boy when a stranger from Wisconsin gave him a pair of tennis shoes. With that new pair of shoes for inspiration he went on to compete in activities in Africa. He eventually went on to play basketball...
Skechers is cautiously rolling out a new apparel line. The company has joined with Li Fung in Hong Kong, a global supply-chain management company, to design and manufacture the garments....
Aspiring entrepreneur Brenda Aranda of Stockton opened her cozy business selling jewelry, maxi dresses, jeans and other rocker chic fashions out of a truck this month. There are around 300 retail trucks nationally, whereas this time a year ago year there were maybe 100. ...