Matt Vitone
Furla Sales Increase 30%, Invests in Expansion
Italian handbag, footwear and accessories brand Furla announced its earnings this week and reported a 30…
Bates Accessories Acquires Custom Brand Footwear
New Hampshire-based handbag and accessories manufacturer Bates Accessories Inc., under the retail trade brand…
REI Bows Out of Black Friday Sales so Employees Can Enjoy Outdoor Pursuits
Specialty outdoor retailer REI is shuttering its doors on Black Friday, turning away customers so its…
Eddie Bauer Launches Customizable Down Jacket
Eddie Bauer has launched an updated version of its classic down jacket that can be customized a million ways…
Foot Locker ‘On Our Feet’ Gala Draws Sneaker Industry Together
Foot Locker gathered a who’s-who of the athletic industry at New York City’s Gotham Hall for their 15th…
Tommy Hilfiger Brings Virtual Reality to Stores
Tommy Hilfiger launched a brand new in-store experience that puts consumers in the front row of its runway…
Kickers and Newgen Designer Danielle Romeril Debut Joint Collection
British footwear label Kickers linked up with Newgen designer Danielle Romeril for a Spring ’16 collection of…
India to Buy More Cotton from Farmers as China Cuts Imports
India will be forced to buy more of its own cotton as shrinking imports from top buyer, China, depress…
Nike Unveils New East Los Angeles Community Store
Nike last week officially opened the doors to its new Nike East Los community store, located on Whittier…
Aeropostale Launches in Ireland
Teen casual apparel and denim retailer Aeropostale Inc. announced Wednesday it would be making its first…
Asics America Teams with Girls on the Run
Asics America Corporation has announced a new partnership with Girls on the Run, the after school program…
Burton and New Balance Introduce Street-to-Slope Hybrids
New Balance announced it will be teaming up with Burton this winter for a new hybrid line that will take…
Cherokee Acquires Flip Flop Shops
Licensed apparel company Cherokee Global Brand has acquired franchise retail chain Flip Flop Shops. The move…
Sports Authority to Hire 3,500 Seasonal Workers
Sports Authority is preparing for the holiday sneaker rush. The sporting goods retailer announced it will…
Brooks Brothers Plans Expansion in Greater China
Brooks Brothers Group Inc. and Walton Brown Group, a subsidiary of The Lane Crawford Joyce Group, have…