United States
Under Armour opens UA Lighthouse manufacturing and design center
State-of-the-art facility in the US will be dedicated to activities focused on product and process innovation
Dick's Sporting Goods buys Sports Authority name
The Pennsylvania-headquartered company triumphed at the auction for Sports Authority Holdings Inc.’s brand name and intellectual property rights with a bid of 15 million US dollars
Aquazzura with legal action against Steve Madden
The Italy-based company is seeking protection for its designs. A suit has been filled at a federal court in New York
700 000 US dollars’ worth of fake UGG products seized
UGG (a division of Deckers Brands) partnering with local and federal law enforcement agencies helped to identify over 3 660 pairs of fake UGG products
Reebok & Kendrick Lamar team up again
Reebok Classic and American rapper renovated their partnership, this time adding a personal touch to the brand’s Classic Leather silhouette
Aldo participates in the Race Across America
The Canada-based brand formed a team for the Race Across America (RAAM), a 3 000 miles bike race. Employees and executives of the company are taking part in the challenge
Michael Kors with senior management promotions
Philippa Newman was promoted to President of the Accessories and Footwear business. Michele Chan promoted to President of Women’s Ready-to-Wear
Under Armour updates 2016 outlook
The Baltimore-based company is revising its outlook for the year following recent developments related to the bankruptcy proceedings of The Sports Authority
Highlights from FFANY
The latest edition of the New York event, which took place between the 7th and the 9th of June, rolled out a number of new initiatives and services, while showing the trends and new lines for Spring 17
Dolly Parton shoes in auction
The American country singer autographed a pair of high heels that will be auctioned off on eBay and whose profits will benefit the charity Soles 4 Souls
Aeropostale gets 160 million US dollars loan
The US-based specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories for teenagers has filled for bankruptcy last May. Now an US court has approved financing that may help the fashion retailer stay in business and complete its restructuring process
Shoe-themed hotel to open in St. Louis
Entrepreneur Jim Osher has announced plans to open a new accommodation establishment
Feetz and DSW partner in 3D printing footwear project
The company using 3D printing technology to make custom fit shoes and the footwear retailer announced a new strategic partnership to market affordable custom fit 3D printed shoes
Two Ten and FDRA announce online career marketplace
The two organisations got together to develop a new footwear jobs website dedicated to the footwear industry
Record sales at Deckers
The US-based company specialised in designing, marketing and distributing footwear, apparel and accessories, announced that its fourth quarter sales grew by 11.2% to a record 378.6 million US dollars-
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