Barefoot-running enthusiasts long have believed that running without shoes or in minimalist footwear makes running easier, speedier and less injurious. Five separate studies there found no significant benefits, in terms of economy, from switching to minimalist, barefoot-style footwear.The news on injury prevention and barefoot-style running...
The productivity of American workers grew a modest amount from January through March, after having declined in the previous quarter. And a private survey showed on Wednesday that American businesses added just 135,000 jobs in May, the second consecutive month of weak gains....
120 executives from leading footwear companies attended FDRA's Annual Members Meeting on Tuesday in New York. At the meeting, FDRA awarded its annual sales survey awards, which are based on weekly sales data provided by major footwear retailers, as well as its advocate of the...
The planned meeting this week between President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping puts a spotlight on major questions that both countries have over one of the world's largest trading relationships. While China is looking for new openings to advance larger national goals of...
The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) today announced the selection of a new leadership team. Greg Tunney, President, CEO and a member of the board of directors at the RG Barry Corporation, will now serve as the new Chairman of FDRA. ...
First of all you put on a pair of training shoes with pressure sensors and accelerometers and go for a test run. When you come back to the store, your data can be uploaded and the system analyzes your biomechanics and generates a series of...
Most recently Mr. Johnson held the position of Vice President of Sales for Women's Accessories and Women's and Men's Footwear at Cole Haan, and prior to that Director of Sales at Hugo Boss USA. ...
Leadership of the China footwear market was retained by Belle International Holdings Ltd, securing 7% of the retail value share of the industry. Second place in the market is Nike (China), which is aided by its domination of the domestic sports footwear sector, along with...
Congress is back from recess today to begin a busy month with measures that would reauthorize farm programs and avert a scheduled doubling of student loan interest rates. Lawmakers will also begin moving the first of the fiscal 2014 appropriations bills dealing with homeland security...
Now, calling for IRS reform is a popular part of the public conversation. Republicans and Democrats alike are on the record as strong advocates of change, denouncing the agency’s actions as “unthinkable” and “an outrageous abuse of power.” It’s brought the pressing flaws in the...