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NPD Group Predicts Bargain Hungry Shoppers For Holidays

Leaner Inventory Will Be 'Gift' for Retailers

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Holiday shoppers plan to spend more cautiously this season, according to ...More

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Don’t Forget Your Web Site

Find a Secret Weapon for Social Media, Cheap

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First, there were Web sites. Then, social media got added to the mix. These ...More

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How To Make Your Registers Ring

Try These Tips to Steer Customers to Your Store Now

The holiday season is upon us, and retailers are already fretting that high unemployment and tight budgets may keep customers away in droves. “It’s a rough year,” admits retail expert Laurel Tielis. “Larger businesses like Wal-Mart are doing well, but you don’t hear about how ...More

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Benjamin Lovell, Naot Donate Shoes To Needy

Over 100 Pairs Go To Philadelphia Organization

PHILADELPHIA, Pa.—This fall Philadelphia retailer Benjamin Lovell Shoes teamed up with Naot to donate shoes to People’s Emergency Center (PEC), a non-profit organization which assists families in need in the area....More

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Earth Names New Company President

Champion A Long-Time Industry Veteran

WALTHAM, Mass. —Earth, Inc. has appointed Gary Champion to the newly-created role of president....More

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Kamik Introduces Sock Line

Includes Hiking, Outdoor and Casual Styles

MONTREAL, Canada—Kamik, the Montréal based company known for their outdoor footwear, has announced plans to unveil a new line of performance and casual socks for men, women and children. This will be Kamik's first foray into the sock business, and the family owned ...More

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Sebago Names New VP

Malamet to Lead Global Growth Initiatives

ROCKFORD, Mich.— Sebago has named Gary Malamet as vice president and general manager, effective immediately. Malamet has a considerable background in the footwear industry....More

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Timberland Aids Job Hunters

New Site Features Employment Opportunities, Contests

STRATHAM, N.H. —Timberland PRO has launched a new program and Web site, Stay On Your Feet, to equip workers and job seekers with vital tools for the job. The site will also allow visitors to search for sector-specific jobs in their ...More

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Reebok Powers Up Shopping On Facebook

New Software Makes Buying a Snap

CAMBRIDGE, Mass—Reebok has launched an Allurent on Demand shopping experience on Facebook Platform. Allurent on Demand (AoD) is a hosted software-as-a-service offering that deploys interactive merchandising widgets to retailers' ...More

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Quiksilver Turns 40 In Paris

Event Will Feature Tony Hawk Show

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.—Quiksilver has announced its 40th anniversary celebration will be held in Paris, November 20-21, 2009. The event will feature two days of skateboarding, music, art and fashion ...More

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PUMA AG Announces Q3 Results

Sales Are Down, But Gross Profits Margin Is Up

HERZOGENAURACH, GERMANY—PUMA AG announced its third quarter financial results, and it wasn't easy to find silver linings in what was a predominantly dismal report. Consolidated sales were posted ...More

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Ross Reports 9 Percent Same Store Sales Boost

Retailer Raises Q3 EPS Estimate

PLEASANTON, Calif.—Ross Stores, Inc. reports that sales for the four weeks ended October 31, 2009 increased 14 percent to $557 million from $490 million for the four weeks ...More

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Four Retailers Join NSRA Board

Appointees Hail from Across the Country

COLUMBIA, Md.— Members of the National Shoe Retailers Association (NSRA) have elected three new members to their board of directors, effective October 1 for three-year terms. The appointees ...More

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55DSL Celebrates 15 Years

Limited Edition Sneaker Gets Big Debut

NEW YORK—55DSL, the streetwear lifestyle arm of Diesel, will be making a splash within 15 top Diesel stores across the U.S. this week, selling 15 key ...More

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Timberland Targets Millenials

Strategy Includes iPhone Apps, Hulu videos

STRATHAM, N.H. —The Timberland Company is going high tech. The rugged footwear brand has announced an integrated marketing campaign to promote its fall 2009 footwear collections that includes ...More

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Nine West Announces Soles4Souls Shoe Drive

Event Part of Vintage America Collection Launch

NEW YORK—Nine West is kicking off its Vintage America collection launch with a shoe drive in collaboration with footwear charity Soles4Souls. From September 9 through the ...More