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FDRA Releases Results of First-Ever Sustainability Survey of Consumers

Survey says…Consumers are interested in eco-friendly shoes—and are willing to pay extra for it, provided that green messaging is clear and understandable. So says the

Study Projects the Fastest Growing Markets and Categories

The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region accounted for 32.9 percent of the global footwear market in 2019 and is forecast to contribute nearly 40 percent of sales

Wolverine and Rawlings Collab: Fits Like a Glove

Two iconic American brands have teamed up for a Father’s Day-timed collab. Wolverine, the 138-year-old boots brand, and Rawlings, the No. 1 baseball glove brand,

Lamo Donates Shoes in Honor of Nurses Week

In honor of nurses’ week, Lamo Footwear has donated 100 pairs of Lamo-Lite styles to the HOLLIBLU nursing community. Five HOLLIBLU coordinators were chosen nationwide

Rockport Names Brand President

The Rockport Group has appointed Steve Holt as Brand President of Rockport. For the past four years, Holt has served as the brand’s Senior Vice

Wolverine Worldwide’s Blake Krueger Named ‘Father of the Year’

The National Father’s Day Committee announced today that Blake Krueger, Chairman of the Board, CEO and a Director of Wolverine Worldwide, and country music superstar

Foot Locker Teams with Puma and Diadora for Autism Acceptance Month

Foot Locker is taking a big step forward for the autism community through its latest release of adaptive footwear in partnership with Puma and Diadora.

Skechers Posts Record Q1 Sales

Skechers has announced first quarter sales of $1.43 billion, an increase of 15 percent and a quarterly record. International wholesale sales grew 23.8 percent and

TWISTED X INVESTS IN RETENTION OF TOP TALENT THROUGH ENHANCED BENEFITS

Twisted X Global Brands has increased its minimum beginning wage to $15 per hour for full-time employees, effective Apr. 15. The starting wage is double

A Birkenstock Flagship Grows in Brooklyn

Williamsburg, the hipster enclave within the hippest New York borough of Brooklyn, now has a hip flagship from the hippy/hip Birkenstock. The brand’s third company-owned

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