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Fall ’16 Preview: Footwear That Performs Rain or Shine
Outdoor lifestyle brands are cutting down on the need to bring a second pair of shoes on a rainy day. Brands…
Finish Line to Close 150 Stores, Names Sam Sato CEO
The Finish Line, Inc. experienced a hit in sales in Q3, ended November 28, 2015, resulting from supply chain…
How The Office of Angela Scott Brought Brogues Back Into Vogue
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Crocs Inc. is suing Evacol, a Colombian shoe brand, for patent infringement on its signature lightweight clog…
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Nike isn’t wasting any time getting started on new products for 2016. The company issued two patents at the…
Under Armour’s New Line of Wearables Includes Smart Shoes
Under Armour (UA) is introducing a portfolio of fitness gear to help keep those New Year’s Resolutions in…
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Spanish sandal brand Riudavets knows how a good design can ensure a century’s worth of trends, innovations…
Merrell Partners with Mountain Runner Joseph Gray
Merrell added top American mountain runner Joseph Gray to its team of brand ambassadors. Gray will test and…
MoonWalker Introduces Anti-Gravity Footwear
MoonWalker announced the launch of an IndieGoGo crowdfunding campaign to raise money for the production of a…
Stuart Jenkins to Takeover Leadership of Shoes for Crews
Shoes for Crews (SFC), a leader in slip-resistant footwear, announced that Stuart Jenkins has been named…
Mott & Bow Brings Home Try-On to the Men’s Denim Market
Mott & Bow, a new e-commerce-based men’s denim brand, has a simple appeal: the company sells $200 jeans for…
Footwear Industry Leaders on 2015 and Beyond
Footwear brands—big and small—grappled with many of the same issues other sectors in the apparel and…
Invista Repositions Thermolite and Coolmax, Launches Solar-Powered Warming Fabric
In early 2016, Invista will launch its Embrace the Elements campaign, reflecting the new brand positioning…
Adidas Expands Its Portland Headquarters
Adidas announced the expansion of its North American headquarters with the purchase of a property next to its…