Erin E. Clack
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How Bob Campbell’s Successful Career Created a Road Map for Others to Follow — Even in Turbulent Times
The larger-than-life footwear mogul rose above challenges throughout his life. → Read More
A ‘Challenging Footwear Market’ Hurts Caleres’ Q4 Profits, Sales
The Famour Footwear parent posted fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share of 34 cents, compared with analysts' estimates of 40 cents per share. → Read More
Dow Plummets 1,700 Points, Trading Halts Following Trump’s European Travel Ban
Confusion surrounding President Trump’s plan to fight the coronavirus on U.S. soil has left many investors spooked. → Read More
US Shoe Imports Declined Sharply in January Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Shoe imports fell 15.7% last month, according to the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America, reflecting the impact of coronavirus. → Read More
Axed by Target, Champion C9 Brand Finds New Home With Amazon
The Champion C9 label has struck an exclusive deal with Amazon, two years after Target terminated its 15-year partnership with the brand. → Read More
Puma Warns Coronavirus Setbacks Are a Long-Term Problem
Despite a more positive outlook last month, the athletic giant said it no longer expects a short-term normalization of business in the face of the growing coronavirus outbreak. → Read More
Why Drunk Shopping Is Big Business for Shoe Retailers
Footwear, accessories and apparel captured 36.9% of the total share of drunk spending, which reached a staggering $44.9 billion in 2019. → Read More
Fila-Sponsored Indian Wells Tennis Tournament Canceled Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
The Fila-sponsored tournament is the biggest global sporting event to be canceled amid the growing outbreak. → Read More
Why Selfridges & Highsnobiety Just Forged a Retail Partnership
U.K. department store Selfridges and streetwear blog Highsnobiety are joining forces on what they are calling a "first-of-its-kind" pop-up concept. → Read More
Louis Vuitton Reportedly Closing Hong Kong Store Amid Ongoing Protests
The French luxury retailer, which operates eight stores in Hong Kong, is shuttering its location in the Times Square mall in Causeway Bay. → Read More
This Is What the World’s CEOs Are Most Worried About Heading Into 2020
The threat of a recession has the world’s business leaders most worried as they lead their companies into a new year and decade. → Read More
These Are the Fashion Items That Will Score the Highest Resale Prices in 2020
Adidas and Jordan sneakers and Louis Vuitton bags are expected to be popular items in January, as resale listings spike after the holidays. → Read More
These Retail Stocks Rank Among the Worst Performers of 2019
As department stores continue to struggle, Macy's shares lost nearly half their value, making it the year's worst-performing retail stock in the S&P 500. → Read More
Nearly Half a Million People Want Target to Stop Doing This
A Change.org petition, created by Customers Who Care, calls on the retailer to stop "choking the earth" and ditch plastic bags. → Read More
Amazon Stock Sees Biggest Gain Since January After Record Holiday Season
After a rocky start to the month, shares of the e-commerce giant soared soared more than 4%, its highest point since Jan. 30. → Read More
U.S. Jobless Claims Fall For Second Straight Week
The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits fell for the second week, according to the Labor Department. → Read More
Why 7 Million American Workers Will Kick Off the New Year With Bigger Paychecks
On Jan. 1, 24 states and 48 cities and counties will raise their minimum wages, translating to an extra $8.2 billion for affected workers. → Read More
Disney’s ‘Sydney to the Max’ Star Ava Kolker Talks Sneakers, Shopping and Style
Ava Kolker, the 12-year-old star of Disney Channel’s “Sydney to the Max" dishes on sneakers, shopping and dressing for the red carpet. → Read More
How One Florida Mom Is Enhancing Water Shoes For Kids
Palm Beachies, the new line of slipper-inspired water shoes, feature breathable bathing suit fabric. → Read More
The Future of Tennis Hinges on Getting Kids Off Their Phones and Onto the Courts
The United States Tennis Association is working to attract young players to the game through Net Generation and other programs. → Read More