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Two Ten Footwear Foundation Gives Aid to Dozens of Footwear Employees Impacted by Maui Wildfires
The charity organization is dedicated to assisting shoe people in times of need.
Atlanta Shoe Market Sees Record Turnout as Industry Looks With Hope to Spring 2024
Attendance among exhibitors increased 22 percent and retailer attendance was up 15 percent for the three-day…
Atlanta Apparel Hosts First Show Following Parent Company’s Rebrand and Refocus
Retail buyers are getting a first look at the spring '24 fashion collections at the Atlanta Apparel trade…
Atlanta Apparel Hosts First Show Following Parent Company’s Rebrand and Refocus
International Markets Centers, which hosts Atlanta Apparel and Las Vegas Apparel, unveiled a new name and…
How Reef Turned Its Business Around to Become No. 1 in the Surf Category
President Mike Jensen and his team have been broadening Reef's scope.
What the Future Holds for Rockport Under Its New Parent, Authentic Brands
The brand has a big new family and potentially the resources it needs to stage a turnaround.
Kids’ Shoe Brands Prepare for Possible UPS Strike Ahead of Back-to-School Season
Pressure is mounting for some kids' shoe brands prepping for back-to-school as the threat of a…
Why Shoe Designers Shouldn’t Be Afraid of AI
FDRA hosted a deep dive into the uses of artificial intelligence for footwear design.
How to Avoid Falling Foul of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
Sourcemap offered important tips for companies to ensure they remain in compliance with the UFLPA and avoid…
Searching for Fit With AI
How artificial intelligence is helping retailers solve one of the biggest consumer pain points: finding your…
What Happened to Rockport — And What It Will Take to Bring It Back
The Rockport Co. surprised the industry last week when it declared bankruptcy and announced plans for a sale.
Is There a Right Way for Retailers to Participate in Juneteenth? Experts Say Yes
"If you're not doing the internal and the external and the grassroots work, then sit down," said DEI…
Stanley Kravetz, Former Executive at Timberland, Frye Boots and Rockport, Dies at 90
"Stanley's career in the footwear industry truly stands as a testament to his exceptional leadership and…
How Pacsun CEO Brie Olson Learned to ‘Embrace the Beauty of Slowing Down’
She was recently promoted to the retailer's sole chief executive after serving as co-CEO.
Why Hoka, FitFlop, White Mountain & Other Shoe Brands See Opportunity in the Kids’ Category
A steady flow of shoe brands have recently announced plans to launch or expand in the category.