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As Hawaii Grapples With Devastating Wildfires, Footwear and Fashion Companies Step Up to Help

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Wildfires have been raging for days in Maui, Hawaii, devastating the island’s communities. According to local officials, more than 55 people are confirmed dead and […]

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Wolverine’s New CEO Has Footwear Industry Players Optimistic

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Wolverine Worldwide has a new top dog — and analysts are feeling overall positive about the leadership change. After announcing the sudden firing of its CEO Brendan Hoffman on Thursday, Wolverine […]

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FASHION

Kelsea Ballerini Soars in Barely-There Stiletto Sandals at SiriusXM Studios

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Kelsea Ballerini brought neutral tones to her latest morning show appearance. While promoting the extended version of her EP “Rolling Up The Welcome Mat,” Ballerini arrived […]

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SHOES

Zion 3 Shoes Teased Ahead Of Fall Launch

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New Orleans, LA – New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson is preparing for the upcoming season and the new release of his Zion 3 shoe. His Jordan Brand signature […]

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Gap Inc. Names Mattel’s Richard Dickson as Its New CEO

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From Barbie to Gap Inc. The struggling retailer has found its fix-it guy in Richard Dickson, who was named president and chief executive officer as of Aug. […]

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FASHION

Exclusive: Storm Reid Launches New Balance Sneaker Collaboration Inspired by Atlanta’s Y2K Fashion Scene With Hidden Message of Faith

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New Balance and Storm Reid are taking their partnership to the next level with the debut of a new collaborative sneaker. The actress, who was just nominated for […]

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BUSINESS

What the Future Holds for Rockport Under Its New Parent, Authentic Brands

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Rockport now has a big new family, and potentially the resources it needs to stage a turnaround. As was widely anticipated, Authentic Brands Group — the New York-based […]

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BUSINESS

Earnings Season Kicks Off Next Week: Here’s What to Expect.

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Next week, major retail and footwear companies will begin reporting results for their most recent quarters, starting with Crocs Inc., Skechers USA, Inc. and Deckers Brands. For many players, these second […]

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Kids’ Shoe Brands Prepare for Possible UPS Strike Ahead of Crucial Back-to-School Season

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Pressure is mounting for some kids’ shoe brands prepping for back-to-school as the threat of a possible UPS strike looms next month. For months, the shipping and logistics company and the International […]

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Puma commits to sourcing leather from deforestation-free supply chains by 2030

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The Germany-based company has signed the Deforestation-Free Call to Action for Leather, thereby committing to source bovine leather from deforestation-free supply chains by 2030 or […]