Retail
The increasing value of green and responsible labels
The study Footwear Consumer 2030 predicts that in the next 15 years sustainability issues will raise new questions for brands and businesses, especially as public scrutiny tends to intensify
Kohl’s to open small-format stores
The Wisconsin-based company announced the new initiatives part of its strategic framework, a multi-year plan designed to drive organic top-line growth called the Greatness Agenda
Wolverine to close more Stride Rite stores
The Rockford-based footwear giant announced 25 Stride Rite stores are planned to close in 2016, bringing the total of closed stores to 200 and leaving 125 locations nationwide
United Nude prepares retail push
Anglo-Dutch footwear brand United Nude is planning to refocus as a lifestyle brand ahead of a retail push in the UK and abroad
Nordstrom to hire 11 800 seasonal employees
The Seattle-based company announced a seasonal hiring activity for its Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack stores, and for its fulfillment centers to support Nordstrom.com, Nordstromrack.com and HauteLook
JD.com opens US office
China’s largest online direct sales company, has opened its first US facility, a new research and development center located in Silicon Valley
Aldo opens its biggest store in Dubai
Canada-based Aldo Group opened an 8 000 square feet store at Dubai’s Festival City mall as part of its plans to double the number of stores by 2020
Manchester United’s Nike revenue declines
The England-based football team has announced full year results for the financial year ended on the 30th of June 2015. Revenue related to Nike's licensing decreased in the period
Alibaba teams up with US Postal Service
The ecommerce giant will work with the US post office on cross-border e-commerce, with an aim to speed up delivery of merchandise ordered by US consumers on Alibaba’s international online platforms
Truworths in talks to buy footwear chain Office
South African fashion retailer Truworths International confirmed the existence of talks with privately owned shoe chain Office, a British-based retailer
Strong results for Genesco
The US-based footwear and apparel retailer has reported strong sales growth for the second quarter of the current financial year
Another billion on the way
The study Footwear Consumer 2030 predicts that in the next 15 years profound changes will occur in the international economy and consumer markets, as a result of more women becoming active in the labour markets
Bata India incorporates new subsidiary
Way Finders Brands will trade in footwear, apparel and accessories in the wholesale and B2B segments
Finish Line with exclusive experience with Puma
Retailer launches in-store destination with sports brand in ten stores in the US and at FinishLine.com-
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