Steve Madden signed a definitive agreement to acquire Trendy Imports S.A. de C.V., Comercial Diecisiette S.A. de C.V., and Maximus Designer Shoes S.A. de C.V. (together, “SM Mexico”). As Steve Madden’s Mexican licensee, SM Mexico markets
Author: Thomas J. Ryan
Thomas J. Ryan
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