St. Louis--Brown Shoe Co., which owns the Famous Footwear chain, reported Thursday that it moved to a loss in its second quarter … [Read more...]
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Irene watch your back, you might be the talk of the town right now, but these guys are next in line. Brave inclement weather … [Read more...]
Express Raises Forecast on Q2 Sales Increase
Columbus, OH--Express Inc. raised its full-year profit forecast on Wednesday after booking better-than-expected sales and margins … [Read more...]
Muck Boots Adds New Women’s Snow Boots
Conklin, NY—With a hurricane threatening the East Coast, it hardly seems like the time to talk about blizzards, but the folks at … [Read more...]
Spanish Brand Pikolinos to Open First U.S. Store
Alicante, Spain—Pikolinos, the Spanish casual, eco-friendly footwear brand, plans its first step into U.S. retail by opening its … [Read more...]
BHLDN Bridal Site Opens First Store
Houston--After a blissful six-month honeymoon online, BHLDN’s “indie bride” concept is moving into its first house (thanks … [Read more...]
Judge Delays Decision in Louboutin Trademark Dispute
New York—Christian Louboutin may get a second chance to protect its trademark red sole shoes which a federal judge in New York … [Read more...]
Trend Finder: Ruffles
This season designers are showing off their softer side as ladylike ruffle details are incorporated into accessories, adding … [Read more...]
Ask the Expert: Marshal Cohen
Marshal Cohen is Chief Industry Analyst, The NPD Group, Inc. He is a nationally known expert on the retail industry and … [Read more...]
Trend Finder: Bows
From oversized to itty-bitty, bows have tied up the top spot as the perfect lady-like embellishment on accessories of all kinds … [Read more...]
World’s Priciest Flip Flop: A Rain Forest Fundraiser
Los Angeles—A mere $18,000 for a pair of flip flops? Well, yes, if they happened to be a work of a famous artist on sale to … [Read more...]
Court Rejects Louboutin’s Soleful Claims
New York—In a first round loss in its trademark battle over its red-soled footwear, Christian Louboutin SA lost out on an … [Read more...]
