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US Q3 in brief –Boot Barn Holdings, VF Corp, Genesco
In the latest third-quarter filings from US apparel and footwear brands and retailers, Boot Barn Holdings has delivered an increase in both profit…
Wolverine promotes Woodworth to head Lifestyle Group
Wolverine Worldwide has promoted Richie Woodworth as president of the clothing and footwear company's Lifestyle Group, which includes the Sperry,…
Stride Rite develops odour-eliminating footwear
The Stride Rite footwear brand is to develop odour-eliminating shoes for children – marketing the line as “anti-stink” technology. The…
US: Wolverine Worldwide appoints Sperry Top-Sider head
US clothing and footwear business Wolverine Worldwide has made two management appointments that it says will significantly strengthen the company's…
US: Crocs promotes Poole to global merchandising role
Footwear business Crocs has promoted product merchant leader Michelle Poole to the newly created role of senior vice president of…
ANALYSIS: Wolverine evolves to exceed new consumer demands
Wolverine Worldwide has said it is paramount the US clothing and footwear company evolves to meet and exceed the demands…
US: Wolverine to close stores in strategic realignment
US clothing and footwear business Wolverine Worldwide has revealed plans to close around 140 stores as part of a strategic…
US: Zwiers to lead global growth at Wolverine Worldwide
As part of ongoing efforts to accelerate global growth, US clothing and footwear business Wolverine Worldwide has promoted company veteran…
US: Vibram to invest $1.2m in footwear sole production
Footwear sole manufacturer Vibram is investing US$1.2m at its plant in Massachusetts to take advantage of a recent ruling by…
US: Wolverine Worldwide praises shoe policy change
Wolverine Worldwide says a procurement policy change in favour of US-made athletic footwear will help strengthen the domestic supply chain…