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Category: Footwear
Skechers Returns To New York Fashion Week
Models walked the runways at seven New York Fashion Week shows this season in Skechers footwear from a selection of the global brand’s stylish collections.
Neiman Marcus CFO Steps Down
Neiman Marcus Group’s Chief Financial Officer Adam Orvos is leaving the company to join another “as a natural progression in his career.”
August Retail Sales Grew 4.1 Percent
Retail sales were up 0.4 percent in August seasonally adjusted from July and up 4.6 percent unadjusted year-over-year, the National Retail Federation said.
Ex-Adidas Consultant T.J. Gassnola Avoids Prison In College Hoops Scandal
Thomas “T.J.” Gassnol, a former Adidas consultant, was sentenced Tuesday to one year of probation after prosecutors credited him with helping secure convictions of three others involved in a college basketball corruption scandal. He faces a one-year supervised release, two months of home confinement and electronic monitoring, along with a $100 fine, according to ESPN.
JD Sports Seeing Modest Improvement At Finish Line
JD Sports reported Finish Line’s comps grew 3 percent in the first half and showed slight improvement in product margins. The sixth JD Sports banner opened in the U.S. with success being found in expanded apparel range. A JD Sports’ Times Square location is scheduled to open in spring 2020.
Kohl’s Announces President Plans to Step Down, Paul Gaffney Named CTO
Kohl’s announced that Sona Chawla will step down from her role as president at Kohl’s in mid-October to pursue new opportunities. Paul Gaffney, most recently at Dick’s Sporting Goods, has been named chief technology officer.
Genesco Raises Full-Year Outlook On Journeys’ Momentum
Genesco Inc. lifted its full-year outlook after reporting a surprise profit in the second quarter. Same-store sales also came out ahead of expectations, led by a 4 percent gain by Journeys Group. Bob Dennis, CEO, said, “We delivered second quarter consolidated results that exceeded expectations across the board.”
Vans Launches Shoe Customization Contest
Vans announced the launch of Global Custom Culture, an interactive shoe customization contest. The competition will award three winners from North America, Asia Pacific and Europe a $25,000 grand prize and have their shoes produced and sold by Vans.
Timberland Commits To Plant 50 Million Trees Over Next Five Years
Timberland announced a new commitment to plant 50 million trees around the world by 2025 as part of its pursuit of a greener future
Zumiez Blasts Past Q2 Guidance
Zumiez Inc. reported second-quarter earnings doubled and came in well above guidance. Comps rose a better-than-expected 3.6 percent in the quarter and ran up 7.1 percent in August.
Neiman Marcus Appoints President And Chief Merchandising Officer
Neiman Marcus Group announced the appointment of Lana Todorovich to president and chief merchandising officer.
Under Armour Appoints Stephanie Pugliese As President, North America
Under Armour Inc. announced the appointment of Stephanie Pugliese, former CEO of Duluth Trading Company, as president, North America.
AAFA President To Step Down
The American Apparel & Footwear Association announced that Rick Helfenbein will step down from his role as president and CEO on December 31, 2019. Current Executive Vice President Stephen Lamar will become the association’s president and CEO on January 1, 2020.
Columbia Sportswear Executive Joins Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s Board
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), a leading patient advocacy organization, announced that Columbia Sportswear executive Lisa Kulok has joined its national board of directors.
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