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China tariffs are expected to stay at a temporary 30 percent rate as the US and China are likely to extend…
Holiday Shoe Purchases Will Center on Sneakers and Boots
While shoes aren't as popular as apparel when it comes to holiday gifts, some consumers are still planning to…
Stubbs & Wootton Founder Percy Steinhart Dies at 76
The founder of the iconic velvet slipper brand passed away on October 19.
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S&P Global Market Intelligence data shows that the top three large US corporate bankruptcy filings were…
Trump’s Massive China Tariff Has the Industry on Edge as Stocks Take Big Dive
American President Donald Trump's imposed a new tariff of 100 percent on Chinese imports, starting Nov. 1 and…
The Foster Sisters’ Favorite Daughter Footwear Debut Lands at Nordstrom, Anthropologie and More
The collection made in partnership with Caleres features a range of styles including boots, pumps, loafers…
Kurt Geiger’s a Bigger Contributor to Steve Madden Than First Thought
Wall Street sees growth opportunities for the Kurt Geiger brand in the U.S., providing upside to Steve Madden…
Hoff Names David Tourniaire-Beauciel Head of Design, the Designer Responsible for Balenciaga’s Triple S Sneaker
Tourniaire-Beauciel has also held positions in a design capacity at Chloe, Jean Paul Gaultier, Maison Martin…
October Prime Day Sees Footwear Deals Up to 70% Off on Nike, New Balance, Cole Haan, Ugg and More
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How Amazon’s October Prime Day Could Help Predict Holiday Shoe Demand
Amazon's Prime Day sales, along with retailers' own early specials, could get consumers into the holiday…
Jimmy Choo, Conner Ives Go Wild in New Collaboration
Ives reworked two archival Jimmy Choo styles, inspired by '70s glamour, Ivy Getty and Chloë Sevigny.
The Paris Texas Recipe to Keep the Hype — And Heels — High
Founder Annamaria Brivio discussed how her footwear brand and its hero Lidia heels stay relevant even amid…