Topeka, KA and Rockford, MI—Collective Brands will be split up in a $1.32 billion deal where Wolverine World Wide will take over … [Read more...]
Footwear
Wolverine Wins Bid for Collection Brands?
Topeka, KA—Does Wolverine World Wide and its partners have the foothold in the bidding war to buy Collective Brands Inc., owner … [Read more...]
April 30, 2012
Lagging Boot Sales Push Down Bakers Q1 Profit
St Louis—Bakers Footwear Group reported today that its fourth quarter profit declined due to a drop in sales due to a difficult … [Read more...]
April 30, 2012
Trend Finder: Menswear Prints
The boys are back in town and making quite a statement in accessories. This fall designers find inspiration in menswear prints, … [Read more...]
April 30, 2012
UGG-Owner Deckers Misses Q1, Stock Plummets
Goleta, CA—Shares of Deckers Outdoor Corp. plummeted to new lows today after the UGG-brand owner reported Thursday a … [Read more...]
April 27, 2012
Collective Brands Weighing Final Takeover Offers?
Topeka, KA—Shares of Collective Brands Inc., owner of Payless ShoeSource, continued to rise today amid speculation that the … [Read more...]
April 26, 2012
PPR’s Q1 Beat Estimates on Luxury Brands’ Sales Increases
Paris—PPR, the luxurygoods group behind Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Puma, said today it is well on its way to increased sales … [Read more...]
April 25, 2012
Jones Group Hits Q1 Loss on Costs
New York—Jones Group Inc. reported a first quarter loss than was lower than expected as the parent of Nine West, Jones New York … [Read more...]
April 25, 2012
Currency Exchange, European Uncertainty Hurt Wolverine Q1
Rockford, MI—Wolverine World Wide Inc. said today that its first quarter sales and income fell due to negative foreign exchange … [Read more...]
April 23, 2012
Trend Finder: Cobalt Blue
Designers add a splash of bold color to Fall's palette with cobalt blue. This striking blue stands out against the typical neutral … [Read more...]
April 23, 2012
Timberland Expects 3,500 to Participate in Earth Day Projects
Stratham, NH—Earth Day, Sunday, April 22, marks Timberland’s 14th consecutive year hosting Earth Day community events. For … [Read more...]
April 20, 2012
Study: Lovers of Handbags, Footwear Are More Insecure?
Christchurch, New Zealand—Say it isn’t so! According to new research, women who have a fondness for handbags and shoes may … [Read more...]
April 19, 2012
