More From Matt Vitone
Bad News Crocs Fans, Podiatrists Don’t Like Your Shoes
Despite all their detractors, Crocs have—for better or worse—become a mainstay in footwear. But while the…
Paul Andrew Honored at <em>CFDA Fashion Awards</em>
Luxury footwear and accessories designer Paul Andrew was honored at the 2016 CFDA Awards with the Swarovski…
<b>Sportie LA</b> at 30: Founder <em>Isack Fadlon</em> Talks Longevity in Retail
It all started with a pair of Reebok Freestyles. These were the first pair of shoes sold at Los…
Blundstone Announces Sponsorship of <em>Australians in Film</em> Scholarship
Australian boot brand Blundstone, known for its support of the film industry, is giving back to a member of…
Kanye West Releases <em>Yeezy Season 2</em> Footwear Collection
The hype train has officially left the station again. Rapper-turned-designer Kanye West unleashed his second…
Zumiez Hurt by “Weak Consumer Demand”
Zumiez posted a loss of $2.1 million for the first quarter of 2016, down 8 cents per share, while net sales…
<b>Timberland</b> to Put Sustainability First with Upcoming Thread Collection
Outdoor lifestyle brand Timberland is taking a step toward the sustainability goals it announced last month…
<em>Sneaker Shopping</em>: Spring ’16 ETQ Amsterdam
Renowned for their luxury, hand-crafted sneakers, ETQ Amsterdam’s spring collection offers the brand’s usual…
Spoonflower & BucketFeet Reveal Footwear Design Challenge Winner
Spoonflower, the online platform which allows users to create custom fabrics, announced last week the winner…
Nike Celebrates Pride with New <em>BeTrue Collection</em>
In the race for which footwear brand is most prideful, Nike is looking to pull ahead of rival Adidas with its…
North American Shoe Co. Purchased by Succession Capital Inc.
Rhode Island-based footwear manufacturer North American Shoe Co. announced that it had been acquired by…
Vans <em>Powers Up</em> with Retro Nintendo Collaboration
Vans is giving new meaning to the term “mobile gaming.” After images of the collection leaked on the web last…
<b>Under Armour</b> Lowers 2016 Guidance in Wake of Sports Authority Closure
The impact of Sports Authority’s liquidation continues to produce ripples across the retail world. On…
Angelo Ruggeri Parts Ways with <em>Sergio Rossi</em>
Luxury Italian footwear maker Sergio Rossi announced that lead designer Angelo Ruggeri would be leaving the…
Profits Dip at Caleres in Q1 Report
Caleres is just the latest retailer blaming the weather on its flat sales performance. The St. Louis-based…