Council of Shopping Centers reported that retail sales showed a modest gain of 1.6 percent in March on a year-over-year basis. The council was expecting that sales would be stronger because of an earlier Easter this year (March 31 versus April 8 in 2012),...
several sources said that adding Japan to the TPP deal could increase opposition, particularly among Democrats, to renewal of the president's fast-track, or trade-promotion authority that allows implementing legislation for trade agreements to go to Congress for up-or-down votes without amendments....
The shoes have been a hit at shopping malls in Italy, the UK, France and Japan. The factory made 2 million pairs of hemp shoes in 2012, with more than 90 percent sold in overseas markets. The factory raked in more than 3 million U.S....
Nike Inc. broke ground Tuesday on the 1.3 million-square-foot expansion of its Memphis Distribution Center. It will allow the company to ship its footwear, apparel and equipment across the U.S. The facility, located on New Frayser Boulevard in North Memphis, is expected to add 275...
Nike is on “a journey, a long-term journey for the brand,” Mr. Grasso said in a phone interview on Friday. “As we continue to grow in size, it’s important we stay connected. If you take away the toys and the noise, it’s about having a...
As a result, we are pleased to welcome Japan's participation in the TPP negotiations pending a consensus agreement among the current TPP members and the completion of our respective domestic processes. Camp said in a statement. Ten other countries are also negotiating the regional...
Kenya may be looking for an athletics kit other than Nike, National Olympic Committee chairman Kipchoge Keino says in this story. Is Kipchoge Keino the same guy as ...
Economists had expected sales to be flat. The falloff was led by declines in spending at gas stations, department stores and at electronics and appliance retailers....
The global athletic footwear market was valued at $74.7 billion in 2011 and is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 1.8% during 2011-2018, according to Transparency Market Research. Nike, Adidas Group (which includes Reebok), Puma and Asics are positioned as the key players in...
The Footwear Industry Awards seek to recognize those in the footwear industry who display innovation and forward thinking, alongside traditional sales and business acumen....