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What’s an Athletic Shoe Anyway? The Footwear Industry Wants to Know

Taylor Swift might not be an athlete, but according to the U.S. government, her branded Keds sneakers are…

Guess Beats Q2 Street; Signals End of “Transition Period”

Shares of Guess Inc.soared nearly 23 percent during Thursday morning trading on news that the company had…

Asics & Packer Shoes <em>Welcomes</em> US Open with Collection

Asics is calling “game, set, match” in time for the US Open with a new limited-edition collection with…

<b>Adidas</b> Plans Professional Sports Takeover Through Major Yeezy Expansion

Adidas looks to be getting serious in their promise to build Kanye West’s Yeezy line of sneakers into its own…

Children’s Shoe Retailers Sound Off on Back-to-School Trends

When it comes to starting the school year off on the right foot, nothing gets kids over the back-to-school…

Kanye West & Adidas Debut Baby Yeezys

Finally, something the smallest sneakerheads in the family can get excited over. After months of speculation…

Women are Buying Jeans Again; Sales are Up for the First Time in Years

Athleisure may have taken a bite out of denim, but it hasn’t killed it, and women are opening up their…

Dragged Down by Banana Republic, Gap Cuts Yearly Outlook

Despite promises to turn things around, Gap Inc.’s problems appear to be far from over, as the retailer…

Hudson Lifts Differential Brands in Q2 Report

Differential Brands Group reported its second-quarter results Tuesday, which were largely positive due to the…

Nike Enlists Apollo In Major Manufacturing Shift to the Americas

There’s a sea change in footwear manufacturing and soon sneaker giant Nike will be at the forefront. The…

Archroma Pakistan Wins Employer & CEO of the Year Awards

Archroma is being awarded for its practices in human resource management and worker’s rights. The company’s…

Denim and Lingerie are Paying Off for American Eagle

American Eagle’s turnaround is proving to be more than just a fluke. The Pittsburgh-based company reported…

The Walking Company Snaps Up FootSmart

The Walking Company, the specialty comfort footwear and accessories retailer, announced the acquisition of…

Ralph Lauren Clears Investor Expectations; But It’s a Low Bar

Ralph Lauren may be the official supplier of Team USA’s uniforms, but the All-American apparel brand posted a…

After a Century, <em>What’s Next for Keds?</em>

The word “iconic” gets tossed around a lot. But Keds’ original canvas-top shoe design, the Champion, truly is…