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Following the announcement earlier this year that Nike would be debuting self-lacing sneakers, the company…
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Online footwear retailer Zappos.com announced the introduction of its first-ever rewards program. The…
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Cotton Incorporated has collaborated with Archroma on what they believe is the first-ever dye derived from…
For Millennials, Brand Loyalty Falls Along Party Lines
Clinton or Trump isn’t the only choice dividing the country. Among millennials, the choice of which brands to…
H&M Launches Denim-Packed Close The Loop Collection
H&M is once again turning post-consumer waste into sustainable fashion with the launch of its third Close The…
How Will the Election Impact Footwear Sales? FDRA Takes Stock
With just over a month to go before voters head to the polls, the footwear industry is asking itself what the…
Out of Ugg’s Shadow, <b>Bearpaw</b> Comes Into Its Own
It’s the question boot-lovers want to know: Bearpaw or Ugg? Seriously. Type Bearpaw into Google and “Bearpaw…
Nike Tops Q1 Street, But <em>Falls Short</em> in Key Metric
Nike released its first quarter earnings Tuesday, blowing past Wall Street’s gloomy earnings predictions but…
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It’s boot season again and Native Shoes is translating its minimal aesthetic into a new collection of…
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