The Daily Five, It’s All About the Good News!
by Mary Krajick
Jonny Johansson from telegraph.co.uk Jonny Johansson, the creative director of Acne, showed off his not-so-manly footwear at the opening of their new store in London. According to telegraph.co.uk, he was sporting what looked like ballet shoes that were actually dress slippers. He says, “I’m drawn to the mix of formal and informal, and the slipper just seemed suitable.” I think he looks great! The characters from…
Many Sides weigh in on the ‘Toning Debate’…
by JULIA
Let’s face it, Toning is polarizing – it has been the brunt of numerous jokes and yet has enjoyed meteoric growth; but no matter which side of the great ‘Toning Debate’ you happen to fall on, it’s clear that this category is making waves. A business once dominated mainly by MBT, has been recently joined by majors such as Sketchers, New Balance and Reebok who have collectively pus…
The Daily 5 – All About the Good News
by Richard Salmon
Skechers Footwear enters India. After success in Brazil and China, Sketchers USA Inc. announced the launch of the brand in India. Sketchers is poised to position itself as a global footwear powerhouse with a major presence in 5 of the world’s most populated countries. Vietnam leather and footwear exports to top $6.2 billion according to the Leather and Footwear Research Institute. A large jump over the $5.…
The Daily 5, It’s all about the good news!
by JULIA
A new move in management for Foot Locker; but a good one. Analysts were generally positive about Foot Locker Inc.’s appointment of J.C. Penney Co.’s Ken Hicks as its new president and CEO — and they said the executive was inheriting a healthy company, thanks to the leadership of retiring CEO Matt Serra. Read the article here! This is cool, because I’m a big dancing fan with Skechers! Skechers USA announced Thursday tha…
The Daily 5, It’s all about the good news!
by JULIA
More eventful news in fashion collaboration! New York-based Brand Matter announced on Wednesday it has entered into a licensing agreement with Anthony L&S LLC for men’s and women’s footwear under its Caribbean Joe brand. The license will also include footwear for Brand Matter’s Jamaica Bay, Havana Jack’s Café and the CJ Breeze brands. Read the full article here! One of Macy’s own to be with a charity this year!…
