``Marketing for shoes is all about telling a story at the moment, and that story is very much woven around perceptions of technology and scientific advancement,'' he said. ``But, as good as their intentions might be, the shoe companies don't actually know whether it works.''...
"We recognize the unique opportunity for legendary American heritage brands Danner and LaCrosse to partner with Japan's leading footwear retailer." The company also announced plans to open a "lifestyle concept store" in downtown Portland this fall for its Danner boot brand....
Brooks, based in the Seattle suburb of Bothell, celebrates its centennial anniversary as a company next year, but it is only in the past dozen years that Brooks has found its rhythm. Sales have more than doubled from $180 million in 2009 to $409 million...
Thanks to the fashion world's enthusiastic embrace of surf/skate culture over the decades, the Vans-style slip-on sneaker -- a simple, unadorned, lace-free upper attached to a rubber sole -- has become an instantly recognizable Southern California silhouette and an uncluttered canvas for self-expression, not only...
The index of U.S. leading indicators climbed in April, a rebound from March that suggests the world’s largest economy may be poised for further expansion....
The operator of a Cambodian shoe factory where two workers were killed this week when a ceiling collapsed admitted on Friday, May 17, to neglecting staff safety and vowed to take full responsibility. "For the neglect that led to this unintentional incident, the company will...
A ceiling at a small factory making shoes on the outskirts of the capital of Cambodia collapsed on Thursday morning, killing at least two workers [update: 3 workers were killed] and underlining global worries about factory safety in poor countries....
New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola has lent his colorful personality to a new Foot Locker television ad debuting today that pits his recognizability against that of ASICS' vibrant running shoes. ...
Brown Shoe acquired the two brands as part of its Feb. 2011 purchase of American Sporting Goods for $145 million and assumed debt. In October 2011, Brown Shoe sold the men's basketball AND 1 brand, which it acquired through the American Sporting Goods deal, for...
Mary Enweasor, who runs a tiny shop selling drinks and snacks in Nigeria’s biggest city, had saved up for some new shoes but was unsure where to buy them. With Internet use growing fast, Amazon-style Web sites such as Konga and Jumia are fulfilling close...