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Steve Madden: revenue down by 68.2%
The New-York based designer and marketer of fashion-forward footwear, accessories and apparel for women, men and children, announced financial results for the second quarter ended on the 30th of June 2020
Joint statement from AAFA, FDRA, NRF, RILA, and USFIA on supply chains and Xinjiang
A group of US-based footwear, apparel, retail and fashion industries associations have issued a statement regarding the issues around suspects of forced labour in parts of the supply chain
PVH is splitting from the Heritage Brands division
The New-York based group is streamlining its North American operations to better align its business with the evolving North American retail landscape, which has been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic
Skechers with recovery on the horizon
The US-based footwear giant has announced second quarter results. Sales declined by 42.0% overall. However, Skechers is optimistic with growth in China, improvement in many markets and the jump on ecommerce
Foot Locker implements new organizational structure
The footwear giant announced a new organizational structure with several executive changes and senior management promotions implemented. The aim, according to Foot Locker, is to elevate the customer experience
US: Healthy Workplace Tax Credit to go ahead
The National Retail Federation welcomed new legislation that would give businesses a tax credit intended to help defer the cost of employee testing, PPE, cleaning and other steps needed to make workplaces safe during the coronavirus pandemic
US: major retailers requiring customers to wear face masks
As numbers of daily new cases continue high in the US, many retailers are following the practice advocated by the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention and demanding customers to wear face masks in their premises
Tapestry with interim leadership changes
The New York-based house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands, announced that effective immediately, Jide Zeitlin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, has resigned from the Company and its Board of Directors for personal reasons
Iconix Brand Group is exploring sale
The Board of the Iconix Brand Group has decided to broaden its exploration of strategic alternatives available to the company to enhance shareholder value, including a potential sale
Coronavirus driven lockdowns return to the US
Some US states such as California and Oregon are bringing back orders to lockdown as new cases of people infected with coronavirus continue to climb. Consumers in badly hit areas might not feel comfortable to visit stores
JCPenney to close 152 stores and cut 1 000 jobs
The US-based retailer is becoming a smaller operator as it goes through a bankruptcy restructuring. JCPenney plans to lay off about 1 000 employees as it shuts down more than 150 stores
RTW Retailwinds voluntarily files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
As a result, the retailer expects to close a significant portion of its brick-and-mortar stores. Company expects to fully repay approximately 12.7 million US dollars in remaining loan outstanding
AAFA claims lack of trade credit insurance could hinder economy restart
A new report by economists Dr. Robert Litan and Dr. Yong Xu highlights the need for a government-sponsored backstop to support trade credit insurance (TCI) to ensure a safe recovery from the economic fallout caused by the COVID-19 crisis
AAFA calls for national guidance on face masks
In a letter sent to President Donald J. Trump, the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) requested that the administration institute federal face mask guidelines to assist retail stores as the country continues efforts to reopen
Informa cancels Las Vegas shows
Trade show organizer Informa Markets Fashion announced that it will cancel its Magic trade show events planned for Las Vegas in September, mentioning uncertainties related to the pandemic-
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