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Interviews Mackey McDonald, chairman and CEO of Greensboro, North Carolina-based VF Corp., regarding his plans to turn Santa Fe Springs, California-based Vans Inc. into a lifestyle brand. Responsibilities of Vans; Advantage of the acquisition for Vans; Challenges of managing a lifestyle brand; Criteria for possible product acquisitions.

The article reports on the financial performance of footwear companies in the U.S. as of May 2006. Kenneth Cole, Deckers, K-Swiss and Rocky Shoes & Boots all reported earnings declines on slow sales, while Columbia Sportswear said its profits were dragged down by higher expenses. On the bright side, Coach, Iconix and VF Corp. all reported solid profit increases on robust sales.

The article discusses miscellaneous topics including views of Chris Davis, business unit manager for New Balance Lifestyle, on its brands; bill related to footwear tariffs; and personal changes in clothing firm VF Corp. Topics discussed include Davis' views on the firm's shoe brands as Revlite; approval of Trade Promotion Authority bill by the U.S. Senate which will reduce footwear tariffs; and Steve Rendle' promotion as president & chief Operating Officer (COO) at VF Corp.

Reports on the growth of merger activity in the U.S. footwear industry as of August 23, 2004. List of deals on both the retailer and vendor side, including the purchase of Vans by VF Corp.; Views of Killick Datta, chairman and CEO of Global Brand Marketing Inc., on consolidation in the industry; Major players in the athletic-shoe sector; Increase in acquisition activity among major department stores in June; Data on the top footwear acquisition deals in the first half of the year.

The article discusses the expansion of athletic brands in the U.S. in 2103 following the consecutive years of retail growth. It notes the skate collection of these athletic brands including Airwalk by Payless Shoesource Inc., Vans by VF Corp. and New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc. Other topics include partnerships, product lines' production and marketing, and competition.

The article offers news briefs related to the retail market in the U.S. The economy experienced a 3.5% increase in the third quarter of 2009 but encountered a decline in the Consumer Confidence Index from 53.4 to 47.7 in October 2009. A comprehensive restructuring plan was launched by Gianni Versace SpA chief executive officer (CEO) Gian Giacomo aiming to increase profitability by 2011. VF Corp. reported a lower third-quarter profits and earnings.

The article offers news briefs related to the apparel industry in the U.S. Most analysts believe that holiday product promotions will play a major role during the Christmas season. Footwear designer Raphael Young has named Vincent Borgeot as its new chief executive officer (CEO). The Environmental Protection Agency has filed a suit against VF Corp. over the North Face's footwear line.

The article presents the business performance and forecast of VF Corp. in the U.S. It mentions that in the second quarter of 2010, majority of the company's portfolio struggled, with higher-than-expected earnings per share of 68 centers. Moreover, analysts state that the improved gross margins and growth of the firm's outdoor and action sports are encouraging signs of a better second half of 2010 performance.

This section offers news briefs on the footwear industry in the U.S. The stocks of Crocs Inc. has plunged in the first week of January 2008, after concerns resurfaced regarding the brand's sales. The shares of VF Corp. performed well in trading after the company boosted its long-term revenue growth target on January 9, 2008. Kenneth Cole Productions which purchased the Le Tigre brand in September 2007 for $13 million, will launch the brand at JCPenney Co.

Presents news briefs on the earnings of several footwear and clothing companies in the U.S. during the third quarter of 2005. Increase in earnings of Coach; Decrease in net earnings of Columbia Sportswear; Increase in net income of VF Corp.

Presents an update on the personnel changes in the U.S. footwear industry as of May 30, 2005. Departure of David Epstein and Martin Wolff from Atsco; Executives promoted at the American Apparel & Footwear Association; Promotion of Eric Wiseman at VF Corp.

Presents an update on employee selection in the footwear industry in the U.S. as of August 9, 2004. List of retailers nominated by The National Shoe Retailers Association to serve on its board of directors beginning in October; Role of Steve Rendle at The North Face's Americas division of Greensboro, North Carolina-based VF Corp.; Promotion of Doug DiPrima as executive vice president of Saks Incorporated's Parisian division.

The article offers news briefs related to the retail industry in the U.S. A study conducted by Moody's Investors Service Inc. found that product promotions can play a crucial role in a store's marketing strategy. Hedge fund D&P has invested over 1.5 million dollars to footwear designer Raphael Young. The Environmental Protection Agency has filed a law suit against VF Corp. over the North Face's footwear line.

The article offers an outlook on the footwear industry the U.S. as of November 2014. Information about the financial performance, revenue and retail sales of several footwear companies including Deckers Outdoor Corp., Nike Inc. and Wolverine World Wide Inc., is provided. Also emphasized is the mergers-and-acquisitions activity of various companies and its impact to the industry.

The article offers information on the performance of shares of the footwear industry in the U.S. It is observed that there was a decline in the values of shares of 26 companies in three months since June 2011. Views of several analysts including Robert Samuels of WJB Capital Group Inc., Jeff Van Sinderen of B. Riley & Co. and Christopher Svezia of Susquhanna Financial regarding long-term opportunities for companies in footwear market despite some variations in the share market are presented.

The article reports on the performance of the U.S. footwear industry in the stock market during the first half of 2011. From January 3, 2011, to June 30, 2011, footwear stock prices reportedly grew by an average of 10 percent. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index rose by 5 percent and the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 6 percent, to 12,600 points during the period.

The article discusses how footwear industry has come up with international expansion plans to promote its growth. Topics discussed include views of Diane Sullivan, president of Brown Shoe, regarding its overseas growth plans, expansion of athletic wear companies such as Nike by partnering in the Olympics in 2008 in Beijing, China, growth of e-commerce, and views of shoe brand Stuart Weitzman's chief executive officer Wayne Kulkin, on growth opportunities in Asia.

The article discusses the business trends of the U.S. footwear industry. Topics discussed include negative impact of port delays due to dispute between port operators and the dockworkers' union, opportunities of business development in China, and negative impact of strengthening the U.S. dollar on company's gross margin. It further discusses financial performance of several footwear companies including Iconix Brand Group Inc., Steve Madden Ltd., Skechers USA Inc., for the first quarter of 2015.

A chart related to the business witnessed by several footwear companies of the U.S. between April, 23- 29, 2009 is presented which includes Amazon.com Inc., Brown Shoe Co. Inc. and Cabela.

Presents news briefs on the selection and appointment of executives in the footwear retail industry of the U.S. as of December 6, 2004. Edwin J. Holman at Cincinnati, Ohio-based Federated Department Stores; Rick Graham at Manhattan Beach, California-based Skechers USA; Mark Lardie at Madison, Wisconsin-based Famous Footwear.

Provides an outlook on retailers, designers and brand name products in the footwear industry in the U.S. in 2004. Shoe collection by designer Asila Borgan; Information on the licensing deals of Airwalk to recover market sales; Acquisition of DC Shoe by Quicksilver in March 2004.

The article informs on various issues that will affect the footwear industry during the year 2012 in the U.S. It is mentioned that some aspects of the increased cost of outsourcing services from the U.S. will ease down and footwear manufacturers can expect growth in the coming year. Also, the debt problem of Europe would be among the chief concerns of the industry. However, many important legislation related to footwear industry would remain pending because of upcoming presidential elections.

The article focuses on the online advertising strategies of footwear marketers in the U.S. After recent successes in the virtual world, youth-oriented footwear marketers are pouring more dollars into online advertising programs for fall 2007. From blogs to banner advertisements to collaborations with major Websites, companies are augmenting traditional print efforts with Web-based campaigns. Among those that have increased their online presence include Reef, Etnies and Asics.

The article presents a corporate profile for U.S. footwear manufacturing company Timberland Co. The footwear manufacturing company highlights its concept for its shoe product brandings, its global consumer segmentation and the trends in the changing customer preferences. The company also mentions its partnership and development with other company's to provide the best quality and designs of shoes among U.S. consumers.

The article focuses on the mergers and acquisitions activity in the footwear industry in the U.S. in 2012. It mentions the possible increase in the activity as interests continue from both financial firms and strategic ones. It notes that the period serves as a prime time for deals of all sizes as footwear firms reevaluate their portfolios. It also emphasizes that the sector is appealing to private equity funds due to innovative business strategies.

The article focuses on the financial condition of various companies in the U.S. including Jones Apparel Group Inc., Steven Madden Ltd., and Coach Inc. It states that retail stocks have performed well despite recession. Companies have managed to generate cash by emphasizing on their expenses and implementing cost effective methods.

The article discusses the history of footwear industry in the U.S. along with the continued merger & acquisition (M&A) activities in the industry. Topics discussed include start of acquisition activities in the shoe industry in the U.S. with major players such as Brown Shoe Company and U.S. Shoe Corporation acquiring smaller competitors, decline in the merger activity in 1970s, and acquisition of Rockport Company by Reebok in 1986.

An interview with Xavier Kawula, senior product manager at Stratham, New Hampshire-based footwear manufacturer Timberland Pro, is presented. The topics of the interview include the company's increased emphasis on the women's category, its key retail partners and the shoe styles that their work customers are looking for.

Information about the journal's roundtable on trends in the footwear industry in the U.S. held in early 2014 is presented. Topics include the condition of the footwear sector after the recession, mergers and acquisitions, companies' business stategies, and changes in the distribution model. Panelists at the roundtable includes industry analysts Camilo Lyon, Matt Powell, and William Susman.

The article discusses the effect of the cold weather and snowfall to the footwear industry in the U.S. Information about the retail sales of American footwear and retail manufacturer Deckers Outdoor Corp. as of December 2014, is provided. Also emphasized is the demand of winter footwear and products in various retail stores due to the cold weather.

The article presents a study from the American Apparel & Footwear Association, revealing the performance of footwear suppliers to the U.S. from top 10 suppliers. It is mentioned that China produced 86.2 percent of all U.S. footwear imported in 2011, Whereas, Vietnam raised imports by 21.8 percent in 2011 in comparison to 2010. However, the domestic production of footwear rose 7.9 percent as compared to 2010 figures.

The article presents comments of various executives at the footwear company Journeys on the reasons for the business success of the company in the U.S. According to Mario Gallione, senior vice president at Journeys, the company has always focused on the needs and demands of its core customers aged between 12 to 22 years. Also, its executives believes that the company maintains a strong network of store employees and managers who provide services to consumers.

The article informs on the works of the group Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) to increase awareness on environmental protection in the footwear industry. It is mentioned that companies including Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Patagonia Inc. and Target Corp. are supporting SAC in its green efforts. Also, nonprofit organizations including U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have created an industry-facing index using which apparel companies can measure the environmental impact of their products.

The article analyzes the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activities taking place in the footwear industry in the year 2011 in the U.S. According to analyst at Susquehanna Financial Group LLLP, Christopher Svezia several companies including, Foot Locker Inc. and Deckers Outdoor Corp. have expressed their intentions of acquisitions, and the company which needs to be carefully monitored is Wolverine World Wide Inc. which always looks to acquiring small companies.

The article offers news briefs related to the footwear industry in the U.S. The daughter of designer Kenneth Cole is campaigning for Governor of New York Andrew Mark Cuomo. Designer Bruno Frisoni is making efforts to expand his social networking. Ken Hicks, chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of Foot Locker Inc., wore a Nike shoes to the tenth annual gala titled, On Our Feet, as the event was sponsored by Nike Inc.

The article offers U.S. news briefs. It states that the consumer confidence collapsed due to drop of 10 points in the U.S. According to a report, retail real estate market is having tough time in New York. According to the U.S. Labor Department reports, the service-sector businesses have added 91,000 jobs.

The article reports on the current status of the U.S. footware industry and also presents a chart showing trading statistics of the industry for March 18-24, 2010. The article particularly discusses the implications of President Barack Obama's new health care bill, the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act, on the footwear industry.

The article presents news briefs related to the footwear industry. Stocks of several footwear companies like DSW Inc., Shoe Carnival Inc., and Brown Shoe Inc. rose in January 2010. The U.S. Federal Reserve's Beige Book reported that improvement in economic conditions was noted in December 2009, with retailers in most regions of the country recording a better holiday season. A chart listing the trading details of footwear companies in January 2010, is also presented.

The article offers news briefs related to footwear industry in U.S. A survey on chief financial officers (CFOs) from various footwear companies revealed that advertisement was the only section where companies did not undertake cost cutting during the financial crisis of 2009. Two financiers David Freschman and Karen Griffith Gryga have established the company, FashInvest to bring fashion entrepreneurs and prospective investors together.

The article discusses the financial performance of the footwear industry in the U.S. for November 2009. It is mentioned that major retailers for same store sale of shoes reported decline in their earnings, however, retailers are optimistic for their business during Christmas and are building inventory for it. Also, retailer that reported decrease include Saks Inc., J.C. Penney Co. and Neiman Marcus Inc., whereas Kohl's Corp. mentioned a growth in its profits.

A chart is presented that lists the footwear companies in the U.S. including Collective Brands, Foot Locker and Macy's Inc.

The article reports on the increasing use of mobile commerce through iPhone application by fashion and footwear firms in the U.S. It mentions that fashion and footwear firms have already taking advantage on the growing mobile phone market. It notes that iPhone application bridges the gap between the virtual and real world-shoppping and spread the word of about the brand.

The article focuses on Millenials, teens who are image-conscious, brand-savvy, and celebrity-obsessed. It mentions that these teens belong to a generation of texting, tweeting, instant messaging and blogging with an intuitive acceptance of all digital things and a brand and image awareness. Doug Palladini, vice president (VP) of marketing for Cypress Co., says that they will focus on teens and making sure their brand always resonates their influence.

The article presents statistics on the trading sector of the clothing retailers in the U.S.

The article presents a price list of some top U.S.-based footwear brands along with its manufacturing companies.

Several charts related to the trading reports of several footwear retailers and vendors in the U.S. for the week of May 14 to 20, 2009 are presented including Bakers Footwear, Foot Locker Inc., and Phillips-Van Heusen Corp.

The article reports that fashion designer, John Varvatos is set to launch his new footwear collection during the 2009 autumn under his brand, Star USA Inc. Varvatos states that despite recession, he is launching the collection as he wants to offer designer shoes with a younger and funkier edge at an affordable price. It is reported that his footwear collections, which accounts for more than 20% of his company's total revenue, will be available in nine John Varvatos showrooms across the U.S.

The article offers news briefs related to fashion in the U.S. The opening of the new TopShop store in Manhattan, New York brought hundreds of fashion lovers who lined up outside the store, waiting for it to be opened. The reality show "I Get That a Lot" features various celebrities like performer Ice-T, model Heidi Klum, and singer Jessica Simpson, who will try to convince shoppers that they are not celebrities. The new DC Shoes store in Las Vegas, Nevada offers fashion for both men and women.

The article offers updates related to the condition of footwear retailers in the U.S. Brown Shoe Co. Inc. is indicated to have been guided toward the weaker end of its losses. Several retailers have attended the 98th annual National Retail Federation (NRF) Convention that focuses on the strategies for the survival of the economy. Gottschalks Inc. has been filing for bankruptcy.

A chart presented depicting the performance of several footwear retailers in the U.S. from January 8-14, 2009 including Bakers Footwear, Macy's Inc., and Saks Inc.