Brown Shoe’s Q4 Profits Jump

Brown Shoe Company reported earnings on an adjusted basis were up 45.5 percent in the fourth quarter, to $9.0 million, or 20 cents per share, compared to reported net earnings of $6.2 million, or 14 cents, in the fourth quarter of 2013. Comps at Famous F

Under Armour Opens Digital Headquarters In Austin

Under Armour opened its first-ever Connected Fitness digital headquarters in downtown Austin, TX. Located in a new commercial development near the restored City of Austin Power Plant, the office currently employs more than 100 industry-leading engineers,

Havaianas U.S. Expansion Fuels Alpargatas Q4 Growth

Alpargatas reported strong sales of its Havaianas flip flops in the United States and Europe continued to offset declining sales in Latin America in the fourth quarter. The company also reported higher sales of Mizuno and Timberland in its native Brazil..

Black Diamond Equipment Names New Managers

Black Diamond Equipment announced Heath Christensen and Tor Brown have returned to the company in new roles as director of sales for North America and mountain line category director, respectively. Industry veteran Matt Burbach will also join Black Diamon