Angela Velasquez
Sam Edelman Grows Lifestyle Empire with New Denim Collection
Footwear guru Sam Edelman wants a piece of the women’s denim market. The ever-growing lifestyle brand…
Levi’s Launches a Shoppable Video for the Holidays
Levi’s unleashed its latest selling tool—a holiday-themed shoppable video. The denim company debuted the one…
Hudson Jeans to Relaunch in Canada
Hudson Jeans parent company, Differential Brands Group, announced a new deal with Ontario-based commerce…
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Diesel is making executive moves. The Italian denim company named Marco Agnolin its new chief executive…
Retail Chain Sports Zone Elite Files Chapter 11, Owes Nike $1.8M
Another sneaker specialty store is down for the count. Beltsville, Maryland retail chain Sports Zone Elite…
Nicola Formichetti Exits Diesel
Diesel will begin the new year without its long-standing creative force. Artistic director Nicola Formichetti…
Ugly Shoe Trend Rescues Crocs; Shares Increase 17%
Crocs' shares surged 17 percent on Friday after Stifel Nicolaus analyst Jim Duffy increased the stock from a…
Salvatore Ferragamo Opens Advanced Atelier; Evaluates Investment Plans
As luxury brands like Gucci and Jimmy Choo adopt no fur policies and embrace sustainable alternatives…
Start-Up <b>Antonia Saint NY</b> Takes on Comfort, Construction and Fit
Antonia Saint NY captured the shoe market’s attention this summer when it launched heels with sneaker-like…
Deckers Brands Board of Directors to Remain Intact
Deckers Brands defeated activist shareholder Marcato Capital Management’s attempt to replace its entire board…
“Too Dirty to Wear” Campaign Calls on Levi’s to Increase Climate Commitments
Environmental group Stand.earth’s “Too Dirty to Wear” campaign calls out Levi Strauss & Co. to step up its…
Report: The Rockport Group Explores Options Including Sale
The Rockport Group is exploring options, including a sale, after one of the company’s major debt holders…
Allbirds Sues Steve Madden Over Look-Alike Wool Sneakers
Allbirds, a direct-to-consumer startup, filed its first trade dress infringement lawsuit in the Northern…
Vintage Rebound: Why Is Vintage Denim Bigger Than Ever?
Vintage and deadstock are not just for denim diehards anymore. Millennial and Gen Z consumers are turning to…
Birkenstock Pulls its Product From Amazon Europe
Birkenstock is cutting ties with Amazon Europe over concerns about counterfeits. The German footwear company…