Black Footwear Forum Returns to Detroit this September
The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) and Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design, co-founders of the Black Footwear Forum (BFF), have announced
Greg Dutter
New President Named at Fila USA
Todd Klein is the new president of Fila USA, Inc., the North American subsidiary of Korean-based Fila Holdings. Former president, Jennifer Estabrook, has retired. “Todd
American Exchange Group Acquires White Mountain Footwear
American Exchange Group, which acquired Aerosoles last January, has added White Mountain Footwear to its portfolio. The company plans to integrate and leverage the structure,
Aerosoles Debuts Kids’ Collection
Aerosoles, a division of American Exchange Group, is expanding into kids‘ footwear. The brand, which celebrated its 35th anniversary this past October, is continuing to
Capri Holding Partners with Pensole Lewis College on Masterclass Design Program
Call it a side step from its sneakers roots into the world of high fashion. Pensole Lewis College (PLC), in partnership with The Capri Holdings
Designer Brands Announces CEO Transition Plan
Designer Brands Inc., parent company of DSW, has appointed Doug Howe, president of DSW, to succeed Roger Rawlins as the company’s CEO, effective Apr. 1,
Merrell Appoints VP of U.S. Sales
Merrell, a division of Wolverine Worldwide, has appointed Jessica Adler as Vice President of U.S. Sales. With nearly 20 years of experience in retail, Adler
Deep Impact
Manitobah CEO Greg Tunney and Chief Impact Officer Sean McCormick are leading the mukluks brand into the lifestyle stratosphere—all while supporting Indigenous communities across North America every step of the way.
The Good News
Numerous studies suggest that consumers increasingly want their purchases to be a force for positive change, be it environmental, social or charitable. The younger the
Rack Room Shoes Donates 1,300 Pairs of Shoes to Kids in Need
Holiday cheer! Rack Room Shoes has donated 1,300 pairs of shoes to Houston area children at a recent Shoes for Kids event. Hosted by the
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