Spain To Exit Adidas Contract
The Spanish soccer federation said it is breaking its contract with Adidas and has opened negotiations with other apparel companies....
23 May, 2019
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Recent FDRA Press Releases
- (6/19/18) The Footwear Industry’s Statement on President Trump’s Tariff Comments
- (5/05/18) FDRA Spring 2018 National Shoe Survey
- (3/16/18) FDRA Statement on Potential New Footwear Tariffs
- (1/16/18) FDRA Statement on MTB Passage
- (10/13/17) FDRA Statements on Fall/Winter Tax Reform Push
- (7/27/17) FDRA on Initial Tax Reform Proposal
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Footwear Industry News Feed
VF Corporation Completes Separation Of Kontoor Brands
VF Corporation announced that it has completed the previously announced separation of VF’s Jeanswear organization into an independent, publicly traded company....
23 May, 2019
Mizuno’s America Region Returns To Profitability
Mizuno Corp said its America region returned to profitability for the first time in four years. Sales fell for the third straight year....
23 May, 2019
Eddie Bauer斥资980万美元就数据外泄一事取得和解
美国华盛顿西区联邦地区法院的案卷表明，Eddie Bauer同意就2016年一场因数据外泄而引发的集体诉讼案，与总部在爱荷华州的Veridian储蓄互助社达成和解。该零售商在卷宗里表示自己没有违法。...
23 May, 2019
总部在佐治亚州的鞋业公司Okabashi获得由美国农业部认证的生物基产品标签
家族企业Okabashi 35年来在本着负责任、可持续发展的理念做鞋方面，始终处于领导地位。企业把有环保理念的举措摆在首位；如今，Okabashi获得由美国农业部认证的生物基产品标签...
23 May, 2019
Vionic任命全球销售部高级副总裁
舒适鞋品牌Vionic任命Jerry Williamson担任全球销售部高级副总裁，Angela Caltagirone担任数字与品牌营销部新的高级副总裁。...
23 May, 2019
ISA TanTec Opens Its First Showroom In Europe
ISA TanTec, the eco-friendly leather manufacturer, celebrated the grand opening of a new showroom set up in their Italian tannery, Scamosceria del Brenta...
23 May, 2019
JCPenney Appoints Chief Customer Officer
J. C. Penney Company Inc. announced that Shawn Gensch has been named executive vice president, chief customer officer, effective June 3, reporting directly...
23 May, 2019
Asics Releases 2018 Sustainability Report
Asics Corp. released its 2018 Sustainability Report that showed the company making significant progress in reducing CO2 emissions....
23 May, 2019
TJX’s Q1 Exceeds Plan, Outlook Lifted
The TJX Companies Inc. reported first-quarter earnings that beat expectations and raised its outlook.Net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2020 increased...
23 May, 2019
PVH Corp. Names Stefan Larsson To Newly Created Role Of President
PVH Corp. announced leadership updates, including Chairman and CEO Manny Chirico signing a new five-year employment agreement and hiring Stefan Larsson as PVH...
23 May, 2019
Modell’s To Test Smaller Stores
Modell’s Sporting Goods plan is to open 10 locations spanning 5,000 and 8,000 square feet across New York City, according to The Real...
23 May, 2019
Urban Outfitters’ Q1 Pulled Down By Margin Pressures
Urban Outfitters Inc. reported earnings in the first quarter declined 21,0 percent to $32.6 million, or 31 cents a share as gross margins...
23 May, 2019
Foot Locker Surprises High School Seniors With Scholarships
For the eighth consecutive year, the Foot Locker Foundation has awarded $20,000 scholarships to 20 outstanding student-athletes....
23 May, 2019
Stein Mart To Install Amazon Pick-Up Lockers
Stein Mart plans to house Amazon lockers in 200 of its 283 stores. Amazon Hub Lockers are secure, self-service kiosks that provide customers...
23 May, 2019
Shoe Carnival Q1 Earnings Climb 7 Percent
Shoe Carnival Inc. reported earnings rose 7.1 percent in the first quarter to $13.9 million, or 91 cents a share. ...
23 May, 2019
Mizuno’s America Region Returns To Profitability
Mizuno Corp said its America region returned to profitability for the first time in four years. Sales fell for the third straight year....
17 May, 2019
Georgia-Based Footwear Company, Okabashi, Earns USDA Certified Biobased Product Label
The company’s eco-conscious approach is a top priority, and now, Okabashi has earned the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Certified Biobased Product label....
17 May, 2019
Eddie Bauer Reaches $9.8M Settlement Over Data Breach
Eddie Bauer agreed to a settlement with Iowa-based Veridian Credit Union over a class action lawsuit related to a 2016 data breach, according...
16 May, 2019
Vionic Names SVP Global Sales
Vionic, the comfort footwear brand, appointed Jerry Williamson in the role of senior vice president of global sales, and Angela Caltagirone as the...
16 May, 2019
JD Sports Fashion Hires Ex-North Face Exec As Non-Executive
JD Sports Fashion PLC appointed former North Face executive Kath Smith as non-executive director with immediate effect....
16 May, 2019
Adidas Board Re-Elects Igor Landau As Chairman
In a statement, Adidas said Landau was re-elected “to accompany the current five-year strategic business plan, ‘Creating the New’, through to completion in...
16 May, 2019
Macy’s Q1 Tops Wall Street’s Targets
Macy’s,Inc. reported earnings declined in the first quarter but easily topped Wall Street’s consensus estimates. Same-store sales inched up 0.6 percent. The department...
16 May, 2019
Nike’s Impact Report Shows Progress On Diversity
Nike Inc’s FY18 Impact Report showed Nike saw a 4 percent increase of VP-level representation of women in 2018, bringing the total to...
16 May, 2019