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TPP is an exciting opportunity for the footwear industry in the US

Oct 22, 2015 / United States
The words are from Matt Priest, President of the FDRA, on a reflection about the recently announced Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), a free trade agreement between the US and 11 Pacific countries

Wolverine reports earnings in line with expectations

Oct 22, 2015 / United States
The US-based footwear giant reported financial results for the third quarter ended on the 12th of September. Revenue and earnings in line with forecasts

Nike in new partnership with Flex

Oct 20, 2015 / United States
The US-based sportswear giant has announced a partnership with Flex, a global manufacturer, to accelerate Nike’s vision to bring advanced innovation to its manufacturing supply chain

Nike sets target of 50 billion US dollars in revenue by the end of FY20

Oct 15, 2015 / United States
The announcement was made by the company during an investor's meeting, while providing an overview of its progress on key strategic initiatives to achieve sustainable profitable long- term growth

Nordstrom to hire 11 800 seasonal employees

Oct 15, 2015 / United States
The Seattle-based company announced a seasonal hiring activity for its Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack stores, and for its fulfillment centers to support Nordstrom.com, Nordstromrack.com and HauteLook

Skechers Foundation announces 1.2 million US dollars fundraising goal

Oct 15, 2015 / United States
The 2015  Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk taking place on the 25th of October is the event behind the fundraising action

Under Armour announces departure of COO/CFO

Oct 14, 2015 / United States
The US-based company has announced that Brad Dickerson will be stepping down to pursue another professional opportunity outside of the athletic performance industry. The leaving date is set for early 2016

JD.com opens US office

Oct 14, 2015 / United States
China’s largest online direct sales company, has opened its first US facility, a new research and development center located in Silicon Valley

CCMP Capital to acquire Shoes For Crews

Oct 8, 2015 / United States
CMP Capital Advisors, LLC (CCMP) and Shoes For Crews confirmed they have entered into a definitive agreement under which affiliates of CCMP will acquire a controlling interest in the slip-resistant footwear company

New edition of the Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Program

Oct 7, 2015 / United States
This is the fifth consecutive year of a college program which awards scholarships to outstanding student athletes

Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal reached

Oct 6, 2015 / United States
The US and 11 Pacific countries have reached an agreement regarding the region’s largest trade deal in its history, the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP)

Crocs lowers sales outlook

Oct 1, 2015 / United States
During its Investor Day meeting in Boston on the 30th of September the company updated some of the forecasts announced previously

Foot Locker partners with James Harden on new Twitter campaign

Oct 1, 2015 / United States
The US-based company teams up with the NBA Star for Play My Tweet, a new social media campaign

Nike announces new plan to reduce its environmental footprint

Sep 30, 2015 / United States
The US-based sportswear giant announced a commitment to reach 100% renewable energy in company owned and operated facilities by 2025 and a new collaboration with the MIT

Nike announces revenue up by 5%

Sep 28, 2015 / United States
Nike, Inc. reported fiscal 2016 first quarter results. Revenue totaled 8.4 billion US dollars, up by 5%. Growth rate would be 14%, if currency changes are excluded
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