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The Week in Footwear: Finish Line Takes Steps to Ensure a Takeover Doesn’t Happen
Sneakers drive back-to-school footwear sales, plus Finish Line slashed projections in Q2.
Marks & Spencer Trains Staff for Back-to-School Shoe Fittings
Marks & Spencer (M&S) is taking a hands-on approach to back-to-school shoe sales. Taking customer service…
Adidas & Pharrell Williams Holds Court in New York City
As the U.S. Open gets into full swing in Flushing, Queens, Adidas is launching a city-wide campaign that…
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Hurricane Harvey to Result in $1 Billion in Lost Sales at Retail
The nation’s fourth largest city has been paralyzed for a fourth day following hurricane Harvey. The category…
<b>New Balance</b> Wins $1.5M in Chinese Trademark Case
New Balance’s signature slanting ‘N’ won the company $1.5 million after a Chinese court ruled that three…
<b>Keen</b> Selects Centric Software PLM to Support Rapid Growth
Keen is staying on top of business with help from Centric Software’s Product Life Management (PLM)…
Dr. Martens Recalls Boot After Chemical Exposure Hazard
Dr. Martens announced the recall of its Cherry Red 1460 Vegan Boot last week for concerns that prolonged and…
How the Footwear Community Can Help Hurricane Harvey Victims
Non-profit organizations Two Ten and Soles4Souls launches initiatives to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey…
<b>Rachel Roy</b> Dishes on Her New Shoe Collection with Titan Industries
Gingham prints, rich brocades and “ice cube” heels are some of the fun and flirty elements that make up…
Report: Immigration Fears Hurt Hispanic Spending
U.S. Hispanics are changing their shopping behaviors and athletic footwear brands like Nike, Skechers and…
Finish Line Teams Up with Hip-Hop Group Migos
Musicians are the new creative directors. The Finish Line announced last week that it has tapped hip-hop…
Concepts Opens First-Ever Adidas Exclusive Boutique
Boston sneaker retailer Concepts and Adidas are taking their relationship to the next level. On Friday, the…
<b>Skechers</b> Signs Recently Retired Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Tony Romo
Skechers announced Wednesday that the company has signed recently retired Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony…
Meet the New Brand Bringing Customization to Men’s Luxury Footwear
Toronto-based men’s luxury shoe brand, Milton Shoe Company, has reached its fundraising goals, raising money…
Sneakernomics: No, Athleisure is Not Dead
With the disappointing quarterly results from some of the major sports retailers, there has been a renewed…