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US: Wolverine World Wide leads Collective Brands bid?
30 April 2012
Collective Brands has allegedly chosen a group made up of Wolverine World Wide and Golden Gate Capital as the leading contender to buy the company.
US: Lawmakers call for fair treatment of footwear in TPP
18 April 2012
A group of US lawmakers is calling for "fair treatment" of footwear in the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade pact - saying that the talks could be used to mark the start of a new approach to footwear trade.
US: Wolverine posts 23% Q1 profit growth
20 April 2011
US footwear company Wolverine World Wide has reported higher first quarter earnings on the back of "strong consumer demand and accelerated revenue growth".
The week ahead on just-style...
18 April 2011
Taking a look at the week ahead for the footwear and apparel industry, here is a snapshot of just-style's latest news and insights agenda.
US: Wolverine World Wide boosts Q4 profit
2 February 2011
US footwear group Wolverine World Wide has posted Q4 net income of $25.6m, compared to $16.7m in the same period last year, forecasting "an excellent 2011".
US: Wolverine creates international unit
31 January 2011
US footwear firm Wolverine World Wide has announced a series of organisational changes, including the creation of a new international group to drive growth outside the US.
The week ahead on just-style...
31 January 2011
Taking a look at the week ahead for the footwear and apparel industry, here is a snapshot of just-style's latest news and insights agenda.
US: Wolverine World Wide boosts Q3 profits
5 October 2010
US footwear firm Wolverine World Wide has bolstered its third quarter profit and sales, attributing growth to its multi-brand strategy.
The week ahead on just-style...
4 October 2010
Taking a look at the week ahead for the footwear and apparel industry, here is news editor Joe Ayling's snapshot of just-style's latest news and insights agenda.
AUSTRALIA: ACG full-year profits rise 30%
25 August 2010
Australian fashion retailer RCG Corporation has lifted its net profit for the 2010 financial year, on the back of the exceptional sales performance at The Athlete's Foot network.
US: Wolverine ups guidance on doubled Q2 profit
16 July 2010
Wolverine World Wide Inc, the maker of Merrell boots and Hush Puppies shoes, has lifted its full-year forecasts after more than doubling its second quarter profit on rising sales.
The week ahead on just-style...
12 July 2010
Taking a look at the week ahead for the footwear and apparel industry, here is news editor Joe Ayling's snapshot of just-style's latest news and insights agenda.
US: Wolverine ups guidance on Q1 profit surge
20 April 2010
Footwear and apparel company Wolverine World Wide has increased its full-year revenue and earnings guidance after more than doubling its first quarter profit.
US: Killick Datta to chair AAFA board of directors
16 March 2010
Killick Datta, chairman and chief executive officer of International Brand Partners LLC, has taken over the reins as chairman of the board of directors of the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA).
US: Wolverine World Wide earnings dip 35%
3 February 2010
Footwear and apparel maker Wolverine World Wide has blamed the challenging economic environment for a 35.4% drop in full-year earnings.
US: Wolverine names Blake W Krueger as chairman
11 December 2009
Wolverine World Wide has announced the appointment of Blake W Krueger as chairman of the board of directors effective 1 January.
US: Wolverine earnings dip 16.4% during Q3
7 October 2009
Footwear company Wolverine World Wide saw third quarter earnings slump 16.4%, after sales fell and restructuring charges mounted.
US: Wolverine makes two Outdoor Group appointments
1 September 2009
Wolverine World Wide has announced the appointment of Bill Dodge as vice president - product development for its outdoor group, and Mark Sandquist as president - global apparel.
US: Wolverine Q2 earnings halved by restructuring
15 July 2009
Wolverine World Wide has reported second quarter net earnings of US$7.9m amid restructuring, down 53% from $16.8m in the comparable period last year, despite success for its Merrell brand in the US.
US: Wolverine Q1 net earnings fall to $10.5m
22 April 2009
Footwear group Wolverine World Wide has posted first quarter net earnings of US$10.5m, compared to $23.7m in the prior year period, including $14.5m of non-recurring restructuring and related charges.
US: Wolverine wins AAFA lifestyle prize
20 April 2009
US footwear company Wolverine World Wide will receive the "Excellence in Lifestyle Branding Award" at the American Apparel & Footwear Association's (AAFA) annual awards next month.
US: Bates Footwear wins US$13m Army contract
7 April 2009
Bates Footwear has been awarded a US$13m contract to manufacture about 165,000 pairs of the company’s Temperate Weather Combat Boots for the US Army.
US: Wolverine warehouses get free trade zone status
30 March 2009
The newly centralised distribution operations at footwear firm Wolverine World Wide have been given foreign trade zone status in a move that will bring cost savings as well as generate more jobs.
US: Wolverine appoints new outdoor group president
16 March 2009
Footwear firm Wolverine World Wide has announced the appointment of James Zwiers to the position of president of its outdoor group, which includes the Merrell, Chaco and Patagonia footwear brands.
US: Wolverine warns of challenging H1 as Q4 profit slips 5.8%
5 February 2009
Footwear maker Wolverine World Wide yesterday (4 January) posted a 5.8% drop in fourth quarter profit on lower sales, and warned of challenging trading conditions in the first half of this year.
US: Wolverine buys Chaco outdoor footwear brand
23 January 2009
Wolverine World Wide, owner of Hush Puppies, Merrell and Sebago, has added to its line-up with the acquisition of outdoor shoe brand Chaco for an undisclosed sum.
Top stories on just-style this week...
9 January 2009
Here is a roundup of the top five most-read stories on just-style this week. Click on each headline for the full story.
US: Wolverine buys Cushe footwear brand
9 January 2009
Shoe and apparel maker Wolverine World Wide Inc has bought the Cushe footwear line for an undisclosed sum in a move that expands its portfolio of lifestyle brands.
US: Wolverine to cut 450 jobs, restructure supply chain
8 January 2009
Footwear maker Wolverine World Wide Inc, which owns the Hush Puppies, Merrell and Sebago brands, is to cut 450 jobs as part of a restructuring of its global supply chain.
US: Wolverine appoints Hufnagel as retail president
16 December 2008
Footwear and apparel firm Wolverine World Wide has appointed Christopher E Hufnagel to the position of president of retail.
