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Don’t underestimate the power of storytelling. As Sperry Top-Sider director of marketing David Mesicek said,…
From Purr to Roar: Cat Footwear Targets the Women’s Market
There’s no time like the present for Cat Footwear to pounce on the women’s footwear market. Sold in 140…
Kurt Geiger Adds Children’s, Partners with Harrods and Selfridges
Kurt Geiger is breaking into the children’s footwear category in a big way. The British label will take over…
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Design duo Alexander Grove and Azusa Murkami of Studio Swine used modern-day technology to create a pair of…
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Under Armour announced that Peter Ruppe joined the executive team as Senior Vice President of Footwear. Ruppe…
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ShoeBuy announced its acquisition of a minority stake in Boston Boot Company. The investment marks ShoeBuy’s…
Skechers Expands Business with Central Eastern Europe Subsidiary
Skechers is vying for a bigger piece of the Central Eastern Europe (CEE) market. The company is transitioning…
New Balance Buys Rockport, Bob Infantino to Lead New Business
Adidas Group and Rockport are parting ways. Boston-based investment firm Berkshire Partners LLC, together…
Gap to Close Piperlime
Online sales might be the footwear industry’s bright spot, but not for Gap. The company announced Friday the…
Teva Design Director on How the Brand is Keeping its Mojo for Fall ’15
Coming off an exciting year that marked the Original’s 30th anniversary, the iconic silhouette that further…
Refresh and Reboot: Diadora Aims to Revive its U.S. Business
Once a force in North America during the 1980s and early ’90s, the appeal of Italian sneaker brand Diadora…
Ahnu Blends Yoga and Performance in a Line Built for Hybrid Workouts
Ahnu Footwear, an incubator brand under the Deckers umbrella, is growing its women’s product with the…
Report: U.S. Footwear Consumption Reached a Record $74 billion in 2013
On average, Americans each spent $1,141 to purchase 64 garments and 7.5 pairs of shoes in 2013, more than any…