NEW YORK (June 30, 2008) — Forget what you know about traditional shoe stores. In a crowded retail landscape, store owners are using design as a way to separate themselves from the competition and burnish their images.
NEWS Fila Hooks Up with Hip-Hop Artist NAS
NEW YORK (July 3, 2008) — Italian sportswear brand Fila has announced its latest musical partnership with hip-hop star NAS. The brand has appointed NAS to be the sole ambassador of the new Fila Italia Footwear Collection.
NEWS Polo Ralph Lauren Promotes Two Executives
NEW YORK (July 3, 2008) — Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. announced Tuesday at the close of the stock market the promotion of Wayne Meichner to president and COO of Polo Retail Group.
NEWS Chalayan Expands With Pre-Collection, Footwear
PARIS (July 2, 2008) — Already kicking his business into a higher gear under PPR ownership, Hussein Chalayan said Monday that he added a pre-collection for spring ’09 retailing and made his first steps into footwear.
