Footwear News Archives

The "Sex and the City" movie opens Friday, and cinemas are planning to host martini bars as well as costume contests with prizes any fan would want, such as Jimmy Choo shoes like those worn by the characters.

LaCrosse Footwear, a publicly traded boot and footwear maker, plans to develop a new distribution center in the Indianapolis area, but the Portland, Ore.-based company won't say just where.

Mel Kaneshige, Executive Vice President of Real Estate and Development for Outrigger Enterprises Group, has announced the appointment of Kenneth W.K. Kan to the newly created position of Senior Hospitality ...

The famous Jimmy Choo shoes Sarah Jessica Parker's Sex And The City character lost on a ferry in an episode of the cult TV show in a 2000 episode have been brought out of the closet.

All those celebrities in oversize sunglasses might be doing more than shielding themselves from the paparazzi: Large lenses, especially those that fit the contours of the face, provide better protection from ...

The Nike Foundation and Peter and Jennifer Buffett, co-chairs of the NoVo Foundation, announced today an innovative collaboration to invest in " the girl effect " : the ability of adolescent girls in developing ...

Judith London, Brief exposure: Gust of wind gives Tamara Mellon a Marilyn Monroe moment A rogue gust of wind proved to be a little too much for Tamara Mellon's slip of a summer dress.

Citigroup Inc will be facing trial in the United States over accusations of helping corrupt insiders at Italian dairy Parmalat SpA to siphon off funds from the company before its collapse in 2003.

Thomson Reuters, its Foundation and its Employees Give $260,000 for China Earthquake Crisis Relief NEW YORK, May 22 /CNW/ -- Thomson Reuters , the world's leading source of intelligent information for ...

Editor's Note: Odette Keeley presents a round-up of views from the ethnic media.

Brown Shoe Co. this morning said its fiscal first-quarter profit declined on soft same-store sales and higher markdowns as consumers scaled back spending.

A big change is on the horizon in the contentious race for Beaverton's top job. City Councilor Dennis Doyle claimed an early lead with 8, 752 votes to Mayor Rob Drake's 7,220 votes.

By Kenneth Li

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hulu, the video website owned by News Corp and NBC Universal, said on Tuesday its service will be distributed on seven new sites, making its archive of popular television shows more widely available.

The deals come as usage on Hulu and its partner sites exceeded all U.S. television network websites -- including those owned by its founders -- in its first month since launching publicly, Hulu said, citing Nielsen's VideoCensus data.

Hulu videos will now be distributed on entertainment and social network sites TV.com, TVGuide.com, BuddyTV.com, Flixster.com, MyYearbook.com, Break.com and Zap2it.com, said Hulu Chief Executive Jason Kilar at the Reuters Global Technology, Media and Telecoms Summit.

Adidas AG, the world's second largest sporting goods company behind Nike Inc., said Tuesday that Russia and the other former Soviet states could become its biggest market in Europe by 2010.

Police say a drunk driver with a suspended New York driver's license who crashed a police cruiser and injured an officer 'beat the system' by obtaining a license out of state.

Nassau County Police Officer Kenneth Baribault remained in critical condition Monday at Nassau University Medical Center. The 30-year-old was injured when a car plowed into his police cruiser Sunday on the Long Island Expressway near Plainview.

Police say that driver Rahiem Griffin had a suspended New York driver's license, but that he was able to obtain a license in New Jersey.

St. Louis Business Journal - by Matt Allen In an attempt to enhance marketing communications for its Famous Footwear chain, Brown Shoe Co.

Poor Charles Ray Fuller of Fort Worth. He just wants to get ahead. He's industrious, and courageous, and willing to take some risks in order to make more money.

Property owners could get a noticeable and significant break in their taxes should a bipartisan proposal get state Legislature approval.

Bellevue has sometimes been called Seattle's little sister, but Bellevue is booming and getting bigger all the time.

“I love him; the family loves him, and we just want the best for him”

Olympic gold medalist Tim Montgomery was sentenced to 46 months in prison Friday for his part in a multimillion-dollar fake-check scheme. via Journal Gazette

“The strengthening of our other brands there, such as Converse or Umbro, will follow.”

Nike Inc could buy a Chinese or Japanese rival to strengthen its presence in Asia, the brand president of the world's largest maker of athletic footwear and apparel told a German newspaper. via MSN Money

The president of Nike's Jordan Brand is leaving the company four months after taking the job. via KGW-TV Portland

Deckers Outdoor Corporation has bought high-end casual footwear company Tsubo LLC for $6m. Angel Martinez, Deckers president and chief executive officer, said the acquisition "represents an ideal complement to ... via Just-Style

By Antony McMullen Social Justice Officer Justice and International Mission Unit Synod of Victoria and Tasmania "One group said they were paid $2.50 for a detailed shirt which took one hour to sew. via Morepraxis

Police are investigating the death of a 16-year-old boy who was struck by a freight train at a railroad crossing in western New York. via Newsday.com

“This is another way we look at expanding the marketplace, going deeper into the consumer types as opposed to trying to be a little bit of everything to everyone and in the end not being enough of anything for anybody”

By David Schwartz

CHANDLER, Arizona (Reuters) - A new co-branded store by Nike Inc and Finish Line, the No. 2 U.S. athletic shoe retailer, opens on Wednesday, aimed at gaining a foothold in the niche market of runners and athletes in training.

For Nike, the world's largest maker of athletic shoes and clothing, the venture is the second in a series of co-branded "concept" stores designed to raise its profile among target groups while helping to boost sales through its retail chain customers. Read more

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced the appointment of Phil McAveety as Chief Brand Officer for the global hotel giant. via Hotel News Resource

Spring training as we know it is threatened. Use this link to learn how to support the national pastime in our own backyard. via KVOA-TV Tucson

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. , one of the world ' s largest hotel and leisure companies, announced today the appointment of Thomas E. Clarke, Ph.D to the Company ' s Board of Directors. via Business Wire

“Despite a challenging market environment, we are optimistic we will achieve all our targets.”

The company's net profit in the January-March quarter rose to 169-million compared with 128-million a year ago. via The Globe and Mail

“This would've not only freed up emergency resources to people who needed them more - it would have afforded smaller co-pays for parents and more timely, personalized care”

A community-wide study in upstate New York found that nearly 28 percent of all visits to the pediatric emergency department could have been replaced with a more cost-effective Internet doctor's "visit," or ... via Medical News

“Democrats vote for Democrats, Republicans vote for Republicans ... and independents vote for the winners”

The increasingly bitter battle for the Democratic presidential nomination could benefit Republicans, but not in the catastrophic way some might expect. via Wausau Daily Herald

Shares closed sharply higher, rising $2.62, or 17.95 percent, to $17.22. Trading was recorded at more than seven times the average daily volume, with shares traded reaching 2.9 million. via UnionLeader.com

“Democrats vote for Democrats, Republicans vote for Republicans ... and independents vote for the winners”

The increasingly bitter battle for the Democratic presidential nomination could benefit Republicans, but not in the catastrophic way some might expect. via Wausau Daily Herald

“We are pleased with the sales increases we were able to achieve in Madden Girl, Steven and our newest line, Steve Madden's Fix.”

Steven Madden Ltd., a footwear and accessories retailer, on Thursday reported a plunge in first-quarter earnings, but reaffirmed its adjusted fiscal full-year earnings forecast at a level above analysts' ... via New York Business.com