After the unrelenting hard work on behalf of the footwear industry, the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) expressed its satisfaction with the Trans Pacific Partnership agreement (TPP) reached on October 5.
Read More...The Australian founded, American based, surfwear chain Quiksilver has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. and is to receive financing from Oaktree, the largest shareholder in Billabong International.
Read More...The shoes and apparel retailer, Genesco, has reported strong sales growth, and earnings per share that has exceeded Wall Street’s consensus target.
Read More...The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) has selected a new executive leadership team. The changes were approved unanimously at FDRA's May 6 Board Meeting in Washington DC and take effect on June 1, 2015.
Read More...The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) on February 20 a tentative agreement on a new five-year contract covering workers at all 29 West Coast ports. The agreement is subject to ratification by both parties.
Read More...The Footwear Distributors and Retailers Association of America has published its annual power list ranking for the ten largest footwear manufacturing countries (all types including leather) importing into the U.S market, which is the largest in the world. The 2014 rankings are as follows.
Read More...The U.S Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) recently recognised eight footwear factories with the special distinction as a Recognised Responsible Footwear Manufacturer (list below). A committee of top footwear sourcing executives across the industry determined the recipients of this prestigious designation based on those factories found to be the most compliant with FDRA’s new Code of Conduct.
Read More...With the support from the Ministry of Trade, the Vietnam Leather, Footwear and Handbag Association (LEFASO) invited the U.S Footwear, Distributors and Retailers Association (FDRA) to organise an export promotion conference for leather and footwear to help to improve the capability of businesses and exporters from Vietnam’s leather and footwear enterprises.
Read More...Wolverine Worldwide reported revenue reached $613.5 million in its second fiscal quarter ended June 14, up 4.4% versus the prior year. All three of the company’s brand operating groups contributed to the quarter’s revenue growth.
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