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Payless CEO: “Kanye West Reached Out”
Never one to be called predictable, Kanye West revealed in an interview with Ellen Degeneres this week that…
<b>Foot Locker</b> Reports Record Income in Q1 Results
Foot Locker has reported its earnings for the first quarter of 2016, and the results show bullish growth at…
Nike & Starbucks Serve Up <em>Piping Hot</em> Collaborative Coffee Kick
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Nike <em>Sees Its Future in 3D</em> with New HP Partnership
Nike has announced a new partnership with information technology company HP, aimed to lead to further…
Timberland Crafting Athletic Shoes with Help of <em>Sneakerheads</em>
Timberland is now the latest brand to get in on the crowdsourcing and crowdfunding movement. The boot brand…
<b>Richer Poorer</b> Launches New Sock Delivery Service
Never run out of socks again. Sock and accessories brand Richer Poorer announced this week that it is…
Jonathan Saunders Named New Chief Creative Officer at <b>DVF</b>
Diane von Furstenberg has announced a big change in the creative team at her namesake DVF brand. The…
Ugg Reveals a <em>New Concept</em> for Future Flagships
Ugg is ready for the world. As part of a brand re-launch, the footwear giant unveiled a new Disney flagship…
<b>Creative Recreation</b> on Nick Jonas & Longevity in the Sneaker Biz
“It’s in the name. We all have creativity in common. We may wear the same pair of shoes, but we all wear them…
New Sandal Start-Up Promises “Revolutionary” Customization
A new sandal start-up is hoping to solve a common problem of women: too many shoes. Dooq, a start-up…
Teva Introduces <em>New Collection</em> with Han Kjobenhavn
Danish men’s fashion brand Han Kjobenhavn is bringing its signature clean lines and striking silhouettes to…
Puma <em>Breaks Ground</em> on Global HQ Expansion
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<b>Converse</b> Celebrates Pride with New All Star Pack
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