The legislation would eliminate a fee on health insurance companies scheduled to take effect when the law goes into full effect next year. The fee, commonly referred to as the health insurance tax (HIT tax), will be calculated based on the plans insurers sell directly...
There is forgiveness at the mall. Just ask Cheryl Sullivan and Gaye Pinti, who were shopping at the J.C. Penney store at the Mall at Robinson this week. They came in to check out the store's revamped home department, fully aware of the retailer's...
PENSOLE is pleased to announce the 24 winners of scholarships to the Future of Footwear Awards and Master Class, for which Coroflot has once again sponsored five scholarships. Held in partnership with FN Platform at MAGIC and Zappos.com, the master class in Portland, Oregon, started...
This no frills shoe built from one singular piece of fabric for a lightweight makeup and minimal aesthetic pleases visually in every way possible. As far as functionality is concerned, UA utilizes a seamless heel cup for the foot with ultrasonic seaming and a silicone...
The Finish Line, Inc. (NASDAQ: FINL) announced today that Steve Schneider, currently president and chief operating officer, will transition to the role of executive vice president of strategic initiatives effective July 1, 2013....
Wal-Mart, Gap and other major U.S. retailers are on track to reach an agreement by early next month to improve safety conditions in Bangladesh garment factories, where a building collapse two months ago killed 1,127 workers....
The United States is expected to suspend trade privileges for Bangladesh because of concerns over labor rights and worker safety that intensified after hundreds died there in the global garment industry's worst accident. Under the Generalized System of Preferences, Bangladesh can export nearly 5,000...
Whether intentional or not, it’s another brilliant marketing ploy by Nike. It’s not like the swoosh needs more ubiquity, but think of all the attention its getting with Federer’s shoe ban getting worldwide attention. That’s free publicity....
It's been two decades since Rob Strasser, a former Nike executive, convinced Germany-based Adidas to pick up and move its North American headquarters from New Jersey to Portland. Since then, a number of shoe and sports apparel brands have followed suit -- most recently and...
Converse trainers have become popular again in Sweden in recent years and can be seen adorning the feet of all from hipsters to teens to toddler-toting mums despite their high retail price....