Long Island City, NY—For the fifth quarter in a row, Steve Madden today posted double digit sales increases in its fourth … [Read more...]
Footwear
Trend Finder: Jelly Bags and Footwear
Take a step back in time this summer with jelly bags and footwear. Designers take a childhood favorite and make it professional … [Read more...]
February 20, 2012
Timberland Bolsters VF Corp.’s Q4, Full Year Results
Greensboro, NC—Thanks to its acquisition of Timberland, VF Corp. reported Thursday that its fourth quarter earnings rose 34% on … [Read more...]
February 17, 2012
Its Transition Well Underway, PPR Expects “Better” 2012
Paris—Reporting that its 2011 profits rose 2.3% as it transitioned out of lower end retail, PPR, parent to Gucci, Bottega Veneta … [Read more...]
February 16, 2012
Facing Tough Comparisons, Skechers Swings into Q4 Loss
Manhattan Beach, CA—Facing tough comparisons after its toning footwear sales declined, Skechers USA Inc. reported Wednesday that … [Read more...]
February 16, 2012
Trend Finder: Rainboots
Never dread another rainy day again with this summer’s revamped rainboot looks. The rainbow of colors, lace-up and buckle … [Read more...]
February 13, 2012
Life Beyond Footwear for Crocs
Niwot, CO—Those colorful, sometimes crazy footwear known as Crocs aren’t just for the feet anymore. Earlier this month, … [Read more...]
February 10, 2012
DSW Launches Shoe Design Competition with FIT
Columbus, OH—Surely this will be an affair to remember. A design affair, to be precise, with footwear retailer DSW. Over the … [Read more...]
February 9, 2012
Jones Group Narrows Q4 Loss Despite Highly Promotional Holiday
New York—Jones Group reported today that its narrowed its fourth quarter loss narrowed despite lower-than-expected sales during … [Read more...]
February 8, 2012
Strong Holiday Slipper Sales Step Up R.G. Barry Q2 Profit
Pickerington, OH--R.G. Barry Corp. today reported that its second quarter profit jumped 47.3% as demand for its Dearfoams slippers … [Read more...]
February 7, 2012
Christian Louboutin Celebrates 20 Years with Capsule Collection
Paris--How do you celebrate 20 years in business? With a capsule collection of 20 shoes, one for each year. Oh, and throw in six … [Read more...]
February 7, 2012
Payless to Add Franchises in Korea, Southeast Asia
Topeka, KA—As part of its franchise expansion plan calling for 700 additional stores in new and existing countries by 2014, … [Read more...]
February 6, 2012
