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New Balance files complaint against Converse
This complaint follows previous action from rival Converse, against several brands and companies
Wolverine Worldwide with steady growth
The US-based footwear giant announced preliminary unaudited financial results for its fourth quarter and full-year ended at the 3rd of January. Revenue for the quarter up by 9.6%
Converse presents the Andy Warhol Collection
The debut of the new line results from a partnership of the footwear brand with the Andy Warhol Foundation
Americans buy 7.5 pairs of shoes per year
The number has been released by the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) while announcing their ApparelStats 2014 and ShoeStats 2014 reports
Deckers announces new COO
The US-based company appointed David E. Lafitte as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective from the 2nd February 2015. Mr. Lafitte previously served as the company's general counsel and will replace Mr. Zohar Ziv, who retired from the company last week
Americans worried with tensions at US ports
Matt Priest from the FDRA, Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America, is concerned with the impacts of a work stoppage at the West Coast ports, the key US entering points for footwear imports
Roswell Historical Museum honors Robert Chewning
Robert Chewning sold shoes in Roswell for more than 60 years. He owned Chewning Footwear until he was 95
Genesco announces 10% sales increase
Genesco Inc. announced that comparable sales, including both stores and direct sales, increased 10% for the quarter-to-date period ended 3rd of January, from similar period last year
UGG raises 125 000 US dollars for charity
UGG partnered with Boys & Girls Clubs of America for the fifth consecutive year, raising more than 100 000 US dollars for the organization
Macy’s and J.C. Penney announce closure of stores
The two US-based giant retailers announced they are shrinking their physical distribution network, by closing some of the stores currently in business
Modest sales growth for Steve Madden
The US-based fashion footwear brand announced preliminary sales results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended 31st December 2014 and updated its fiscal year 2014 EPS guidance
Nike’s future orders slow down
Reported future orders of the US-based company grew with a slower pace during the second quarter of the financial year, indicating a decrease in demand of their products
FDRA's new hires
The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America announced the hiring of two new staff with strong political background. This move is being seen as a strong intention to work on tariffs elimination
Coach confirms acquisition of Stuart Weitzman
Modern luxury accessories and lifestyle company Coach announced the definitive agreement with private equity firm Sycamore Partners to acquire Stuart Weitzman. The transaction can reach up to 574 million US dollars-
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