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New Balance Wins Infringement Lawsuit In China

New Balance won $1.5 million in damages and legal costs after a Chinese court ruled that three Chinese manufacturers infringed on the Boston-based company’s signature slanting “N” logo, according to The New York Times.

DSW Eyes Benefits From Retail Disruption

Believing the store closings across retail are working in its favor, DSW Inc. reported second-quarter earnings that handily topped Wall Street estimates while logging its first quarterly same-store gain since 2015.

Macy’s Appoints New President

Macy’s Inc. announced several changes intended to improve the company’s performance, including the hiring of Hal Lawton as president, the creation of a single simplified merchandising organization and an enhanced focus on the company’s data analytics capabilities.

L.L.Bean Boosting Boot Production

L.L. Bean opened a new manufacturing center in Lewiston, ME and unveiled a new $1 million injection molding machine to support ongoing demand for its iconic duck boot.

DTLR Merges With Villa

The merged company has a significant geographic reach with nearly 240 stores covering 19 states and the District of Columbia, spanning the East Coast from New York to Florida, the Midwest, the Southeastern U.S. and Texas.