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Skechers sponsors Los Angeles Marathon
US-based footwear giant returns as title sponsor for the 2019 Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday, 24th of March. Skechers Performance Elite Athlete Weldon Kirui set to compete for record third victory at the race
Dick's Sporting Goods enthusiastic about the business
The US-based sporting goods chain reported falling sales and earnings for the fourth-quarter due to a calendar shift. For the full year, Dick’s Sporting Goods predicts consolidated same-store sales to be approximately 0%-2%
Under Armour names Chief Design Officer
19-year veteran Kasey Jarvis joins the Baltimore-based marketer and distributor of branded performance athletic apparel, footwear and accessories from Black Diamond Equipment
Furla exceeds 500 million euros in turnover
The Italian-based group continues to announce growth, hitting 513 million euros in turnover in 2018, a 5.2% increase at constant exchange over 2017 (2.8% increase at current exchange)
Genesco with highest sales increase in years
The Nashville-based company announced net sales from continuing operations of 2.2 billion US dollars in fiscal 2019. Comparable sales from continuing operations increased by 5% in the period
Kicking up the experience at FN Platform
If you were looking for some creative industry brand activation, Las Vegas was the place to be the first week of February. There were new sections, seminars and summits that contributed to an evolving show marketplace designed to stimulate commerce and connection
Talking about footwear with Bruce Katz
We recently talked to Bruce Katz, CEO of Samuel Hubbard, to learn that quality endures with partnership. The conversation with Mr Katz focused on the elements that have contributed to his success in the footwear business and the challenges of this industry
Nordstrom appoints two new members to Board of Directors
Seattle-based Nordstrom announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors: Kirsten Green, Forerunner Ventures founder and Managing Director and Glenda McNeal, American Express Company Enterprise Strategic Partnerships President
The most significant S’s in sourcing
Today we share with you some of the main ideas about the present dynamics of the sourcing activity taken from a recent visit to the Footwear Sourcing event in Las Vegas
Crocs with successful year
The US-based company famous for its clogs reported fourth quarter and full year 2018 results. Fourth quarter revenue increased by 8.5% and full year revenue by 6.3%. As a result, Crocs raised its 2019 revenue guidance
Foot Locker announces 2019 capital allocation plans
The New York-based specialty athletic retailer, announced that its Board of Directors authorized three capital allocation initiatives to both sustain meaningful investment in the business and reward long-term shareholders
Matt Priest (FDRA, USA): Footwear of the Future - Made with Agility
We have spoken with Matt Priest, President and CEO of the Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America to discuss the ins and outs of the transformation taking place in the footwear industry
Wolverine posts strong results
Accelerated revenue growth in the fourth quarter led by Merrell and Sperry results in strong finish to a record-earnings year
Footwear brands need to Walk the Walk
One of the resounding messages to manufacturers from the recent industry trade shows is the importance of an authentic message and creating and telling a brand story – that should be synonymous with product and purpose.
Columbia Sportswear with record results
The Oregon-based company announced two digits growth for net sales in the fourth quarter of 2018, and in the full year. Operating income and net income also presented record increases-
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