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Skechers Signs Rob Lowe

The film and television actor, who previously worked with Skechers 15 years ago, will support a new Skechers men’s footwear marketing campaign set to launch in Spring 2017.

Project Las Vegas Adds Educational Content To Show

Moderators include CFDA member and creative director, Luis Fernandez, who will lead The P1V0T Sessions: Maker Movement discussion focused on tech experts weighing in on the current impact advances in technology have on fashion design and production.

Point 3 Appoints COO

Point 3 Basketball promoted Mikko Simon, formerly VP of marketing, to a newly created chief operating officer position.

Oboz Sets Up New Customer Service Team

Oboz Footwear recently added two new team members to manage its customer service operation – Iain Massucci and Kate Geraets. Additionally, veteran Oboz customer service rep Elizabeth Sinclair now leads the team.

VF Eyes Bounce Back Year In 2017

On his first conference call since becoming VF’s new CEO, Steve Rendle delivered a bullish assessment of VF’s prospects, predicting the company’s primary brands – Vans, The North Face and Timberland – would collectively grow at a high-single-digit rate in 2017, with a “special focus on reigniting growth in our North Face and Timberland brands in the Americas.”

Rocky Brands Looks For Pickup In 2017

“With respect to the work, western and hunting boot categories, 2017 is off to a better start than 2016, thanks to more operable weather conditions combined with easier comparisons,” said CEO Mike Brooks on a conference call with analysts.