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US: Crocs to expand beyond footwear
10 February 2012
Footwear business Crocs is exploring a number of new licensing opportunities as the company looks to expand the scope of its namesake brand.
US: Finish Line taps Custard as digital marketing VP
27 January 2012
Sports wear retailer The Finish Line has appointed former Crocs e-commerce executive Jay Custard as its new vice president of digital marketing.
US: Crocs FY revenue “to top US$1bn”
11 January 2012
Footwear specialist Crocs expects its annual revenue to top US$1bn for the first time in the year to 31 December 2011, the US company said.
just-style management briefing: Manufacturing winners and losers in 2011
19 December 2011
Established skills and tradition were not enough to save some apparel makers from layoffs and factory closures in 2011. But acquisitions, an environmental focus and international expansion helped others to build on a solid recovery from the recession.
just-style management briefing: The unusual and unpredictable on just-style in 2011
19 December 2011
From fabrics that moisturise and kill bacteria to bizarre weather and media scandals, the global style sector in 2011 certainly had its share of unusual news and unpredictable developments.
US: Finish Line taps Ladd as chief digital officer
21 November 2011
US sports wear chain The Finish Line has hired Chris Ladd from Lululemon as its new executive vice president, chief digital officer.
US: Crocs Q3 profit buoyed by Asia growth
28 October 2011
Footwear business Crocs posted strong double-digit gains in third quarter profit and revenues, but warned that softness in its European markets could impact the fourth quarter.
US: Crocs lowers third-quarter forecasts
18 October 2011
Crocs has lowered its third-quarter revenue and earnings guidance on the back of "softness" in its consumer direct channel in kiosk and outlet stores.
US: Crocs Q2 profit soars as diversity pays off
28 July 2011
A more diverse product range helped footwear company Crocs to post a healthy increase in second quarter profit, boosted by double-digit revenue growth in all regions and channels.
CANADA: Lululemon taps Crocs exec for e-commerce role
8 July 2011
Yoga wear company Lululemon Athletica has appointed Chris Ladd as senior vice president for its global e-commerce operations.
US: Crocs names Smach chairman as Sharp retires
30 June 2011
Thomas Smach has been named the new chairman of plastic clog and casual footwear maker Crocs Inc following the retirement of after Richard Sharp.
US: Crocs CEO wins Stevie turnaround award
24 June 2011
John McCarvel, president and CEO of footwear company Crocs, has been given the Stevie Award for turnaround executive of the year at the 2011 American Business Awards.
US: Speedo chooses ChannelAdvisor to boost e-commerce
13 June 2011
Speedo USA has selected global e-commerce platform provider ChannelAdvisor to expand its e-commerce channels.
US: Crocs unveils colour-changing shoe
6 May 2011
Footwear firm Crocs has expanded its line-up with the launch of Crocs Chameleon, a colour-changing shoe for children available from mid-May.
US: Crocs appoints new CFO
3 May 2011
US plastic clogs maker Crocs has appointed Jeff Lasher as its new chief financial officer.
US: Crocs launches translucent footwear collection
25 March 2011
Footwear firm Crocs has introduced a new translucent footwear collection.
US: Crocs swings to Q4 profit on soaring sales
28 February 2011
Re-engaging with shoppers and widening its product line have led to double-digit sales across all channels at Crocs Inc, and helped the plastic clog maker swing to a fourth quarter profit.
US: Crocs names Davison as marketing chief
28 February 2011
Footwear firm Crocs named Andrew Davison as chief marketing officer on Friday (25 February).
US: Crocs fined US$230,000 over antimicrobial claims
4 January 2011
Footwear specialist Crocs has agree to pay the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) US$230,000 and modify packaging over “unsubstantiated” antimicrobial claims.
US: Crocs CFO Hammer steps down
23 December 2010
Footwear firm Crocs has announced that Russell C Hammer has resigned as its chief financial officer effective 31 December 2010.
US: Crocs stores expand into Puerto Rico
15 December 2010
Crocs has announced the company's expansion into Puerto Rico with new store locations.
US: Crocs Q3 profit up 13% on higher sales
5 November 2010
Growing consumer demand for its expanded range of colourful plastic shoes has helped lift third quarter profit by 13% Crocs Inc said Thursday (4 November). The company also hailed a 60% hike in its spring/summer 2011 backlog.
US: Crocs steps into toning footwear category
1 November 2010
Plastic clog maker Crocs Inc is stepping into the burgeoning market for footwear that shapes and tones while the wearer walks.
US: Crocs employs Oracle for supply chain support
15 October 2010
Plastic clog and casual footwear maker Crocs Inc is building an IT system to support its global sales and supply chain network, and to provide a holistic view into the entire supply chain.
US: Crocs steps up online presence
24 September 2010
Plastic clog producer Crocs is stepping up its online presence with the launch of Canadian and Australian websites and a new consumer mobile site.
US: Crocs swings into Q2 profit
6 August 2010
Plastic clog maker Crocs has recovered from a net loss of $30.3m in the second quarter of last year, on the back of sales growth in wholesale, retail and online.
US: Columbia settles lawsuit against Crocs
30 July 2010
Columbia Sportswear Company says it has resolved its pending claims against Crocs in Multnomah County Circuit Court in Portland, Oregon, related to a former employee.
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30 July 2010
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US: Crocs unveils first sneaker range
27 July 2010
Plastic clog retailer Crocs is to launch its first sneaker range through a series of back-to-school footwear items this summer.
US: Crocs posts profit for Q1
7 May 2010
Plastic footwear maker Crocs has returned to profit for the first quarter ended March 31, after boosting revenues and rolling out cost savings.
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