Archive for July, 2007

Flip-flop is now on the other foot in Silicon Valley

Monday, July 30th, 2007
[Source: Footwear News feed ] Scotland on Sunday, UK -As long as the young company executive turns up at the prospective takeover meeting in the correct footwear, of course. :: (click here for original article)
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Web 2.0 Productivity Tools

Monday, July 30th, 2007
[Source: Entrepreneur.com: Latest Articles ] Find out which web tools can give your business' productivity the biggest boost. (click here for original article)
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Nike’s iPod gadget brings runners together on Web

Saturday, July 28th, 2007
[Source: Footwear News ] "You want to know how far you went, however many calories you burned. It also allows you to participate and be a part of a wider community. For many others it's a social experience, it's allowed people to be a part of something much bigger." Nike Inc. says it has helped runners log more than 22 million miles with its Nike+system in the past year. via The Herald (click here for original article)
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Couple’s shoe is made specially for toddler set

Saturday, July 28th, 2007
[Source: Footwear News feed ] Baltimore Sun, United States -And when shoes are necessary, the footwear should be as close to barefoot as possible, she said. "Shoes should be flexible and pliable," Weck said. ... (click here for original article)
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Nike Suspends Vick Contract Without Pay

Friday, July 27th, 2007
[Source: Footwear News ] Nike Inc. said Friday it suspended its contract with Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick and will pull goods with his name off the shelves at stores the company owns. In a statement Friday, the company said it had not terminated the contract, as animal-rights activists had urged the company to do after Vick was accused of federal dogfighting charges. 'Nike has suspended Michael Vick's contract without pay, and will not sell any more Michael Vick product at Nike owned retail at this time,' the company said. Read more (click here for original article)
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Nike, Reebok Bench Vick (at Forbes.com)

Friday, July 27th, 2007
[Source: Yahoo! Finance: Textile - Apparel Footwear & Accessories Industry News ] (click here for original article)
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Brown Shoe Company, Inc. Announces Agreement with Sam and Libby Edelman to Invest in Edelman Shoe, Inc. (PR Newswire)

Friday, July 27th, 2007
[Source: Yahoo! Finance: Textile - Apparel Footwear & Accessories Industry News ] (click here for original article)
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Vietnam : Leather & Shoes Expo at HCMC in Sept!

Friday, July 27th, 2007
[Source: Footwear News feed ] Fibre2fashion.com, India -... at the event include leather and shoes products, machines and equipment, materials, chemicals and so on specifically for the footwear industry. ... :: (click here for original article)
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The uses of old computers

Friday, July 27th, 2007
[Source: BusinessWeek Online -- Tech Beat ] Yesterday I visited the research labs of Eastman Kodak in Rochester, N.Y., and was struck, as I often am on visits to academic or industrial labs, by how old most of the PCs used to run critical test equipment are.... (click here for original article)
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Ugly Deckers, Pretty UGGs (at Motley Fool)

Friday, July 27th, 2007
[Source: Yahoo! Finance: Textile - Apparel Footwear & Accessories Industry News ] (click here for original article)
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US: Deckers posts second quarter 26% sales gain

Friday, July 27th, 2007
[Source: Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com ] Footwear manufacturer Deckers Outdoor posted better-than-expected second-quarter results, with net sales increasing 26.4% to $52.7m compared to $41.7m last year. (click here for original article)
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US: Crocs more than triples Q2 profits to US$48.5m

Friday, July 27th, 2007
[Source: Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com ] Robust demand for its expanded footwear collection and growing accessories category throughout the US and Canada helped colourful clog manufacturer Crocs to continue its growth momentum into the second quarter, with profits that have more than tripled year-on-year. (click here for original article)
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Deckers Outdoor Boosts Year View (AP)

Thursday, July 26th, 2007
[Source: Yahoo! Finance: Textile - Apparel Footwear & Accessories Industry News ] Footwear maker Deckers Outdoor Corp. raised its financial forecast for the year, based on better-than-expected second-quarter results. (click here for original article)
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ALERT: Generic shoes may cause big problems

Thursday, July 26th, 2007
[Source: Shoeflyer | Shoes, Trends & Reviews ] Well the day started out fine—no problems to report of. Our brand new, beautiful shoes from Shoefly were fitting a bit snug around the toes, but then again having been blessed with wide feet this is a regular, life-long occurrence and is expected with new shoes for the first few wears. Then, seemingly out of nowhere, a story of sandals gone horribly awry landed on the front page of Shoewawa. We felt dirty, we felt sickened—most of all, though, we felt grateful. What was a little rubbing of soft leather on a wide foot compared to the horrific chemical burns from a Wal-Mart flip-flop? (more...)
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Minimum wage rises 70 cents; more increases planned through 2009

Thursday, July 26th, 2007
[Source: Retailnet.com: Retail Industry News ] The federal minimum wage increase went into effect this week, rising 70 cents from $5.15 to $5.85 per hour. This is the first of three wage hikes to occur every summer for the next two years. By 2009, the minimum wage will be $7.25 an hour. (click here for original article)
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Brazil : Largest leather footwear trade fair in 2008

Thursday, July 26th, 2007
[Source: Footwear News feed ] Fibre2fashion.com, India -They presented more than 3000 brands, featuring the most complete footwear and leathergoods fashion, technology and marketing sampling for retailers and ... :: (click here for original article)
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Investor Losses Seen in Housing Slump

Thursday, July 26th, 2007
[Source: AP Top Business News At 2:19 p.m. EDT ] LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The national housing slump could lead to billions of dollars in losses for Wall Street investors as it drags on for at least another year and mortgage defaults increase, economists said Thursday.... (click here for original article)
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22 Million Miles and Counting, Nikeplus.com Becomes The World’s Largest Online Running Destination (PR Newswire)

Thursday, July 26th, 2007
[Source: Yahoo! Finance: Textile - Apparel Footwear & Accessories Industry News ] Nike's innovative Nike+ running experience combining music, personal coaching and fitness networking is revolutionizing the way people run, creating in its first year, the world's largest online running destination at nikeplus.com. (click here for original article)
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Timberland Announces Release Date for Second-Quarter 2007 Financial Results (Business Wire)

Thursday, July 26th, 2007
[Source: Yahoo! Finance: Textile - Apparel Footwear & Accessories Industry News ] STRATHAM, N.H.----The Timberland Company intends to report its results for the second quarter of 2007 prior to the market open on Thursday, August 2, 2007. The Company will also be hosting a conference call that morning at 8:25 A.M. (click here for original article)
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Heelys, Inc. to Broadcast Review of Second Quarter Fiscal 2007 Financial Results over the Internet (Business Wire)

Thursday, July 26th, 2007
[Source: Yahoo! Finance: Textile - Apparel Footwear & Accessories Industry News ] DALLAS----Heelys, Inc. announced today that the Company's conference call to review its second quarter fiscal 2007 financial results is expected to be broadcast live over the Internet on Tuesday, August 7, 2007 at 4:30 p.m. (click here for original article)
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K-Swiss Reports Second Quarter Results (Business Wire)

Thursday, July 26th, 2007
[Source: Yahoo! Finance: Textile - Apparel Footwear & Accessories Industry News ] WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.----K-Swiss Inc. today announced results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2007. (click here for original article)
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Staying One Step Ahead

Thursday, July 26th, 2007
[Source: Entrepreneur.com: Latest Articles ] Despite plenty of product rivalry, these sandal companies have developed unique, thriving brands that stand out from the rest. (click here for original article)
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Sector Glance: Shoe Makers (AP)

Wednesday, July 25th, 2007
[Source: Yahoo! Finance: Textile - Apparel Footwear & Accessories Industry News ] Shoe makers were down on Wednesday, after casual-shoe maker Skechers Inc. reported dismal second-quarter results. Skechers late Tuesday said second-quarter net income fell 15 percent and missed expectations, due to costs for a product launch and accelerated new-store growth. (click here for original article)
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Franchising appeals to older workers

Wednesday, July 25th, 2007
[Source: NRF SmartBrief ] Many older workers with years of experience on the job are turning to franchising. -More- (click here for original article)
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Minimum Wage Hike Means Tax Breaks

Wednesday, July 25th, 2007
[Source: BusinessWeek Online -- Small Biz ] Congress softened the bite of higher wages with a raft of tax deductions for small biz that take effect this year (click here for original article)
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USA: International Apparel Group ties up with Pony

Wednesday, July 25th, 2007
[Source: Footwear News feed ] BharatTextile.com (subscription), India -Pony is a designer, distributor, and marketer of high-performance and casual athletic footwear and apparel for men, women and children. Industry veteran ... (click here for original article)
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Australians hopping mad over ban on imports of kangaroo shoes

Wednesday, July 25th, 2007
[Source: Footwear News feed ] Earthtimes.org -Sydney - A court ruling in the US state of California banning the sale of shoes made from kangaroo leather makes no sense at all, an industry spokesman said ... (click here for original article)
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Who’s Shopping Online In Canada?

Wednesday, July 25th, 2007
[Source: Forrester Research: Retail ] Online adoption continues to build momentum in Canada, but eCommerce adoption does not: The number of Canadian consumers shopping online during 2006 remained stagnant over 2005. What's holding back Canadians from shopping online? A lingering preference for the hands-on shopping experience and concerns about the security of online shopping. As a country without a direct buying history, online shopping in Canada will never become a mainstream activity. But, US retailers still have an opportunity to sell to Canadians online — especially when the Canadian dollar gains strength over the US dollar. (click here for original article)
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PriceUniverse.com Offers Open Invitation for Merchants to Join New Online Shopping Network

Tuesday, July 24th, 2007
[Source: Send2Press Newswire : Internet and Websites ] OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - July 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Shopping online has become an everyday occurrence and merchants and consumers, alike, benefit from competing cyber-shopping sites that strive to provide the best and most reasonable products available. PriceUniverse.com is one such online shopping network that has developed a new niche where consumers choose their price, while merchants realize increased sales. (click here for original article)
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Skechers to Invest in Infrastructure (AP)

Tuesday, July 24th, 2007
[Source: Yahoo! Finance: Textile - Apparel Footwear & Accessories Industry News ] Skechers USA Inc., which makes casual shoes, said Tuesday it plans to invest more in infrastructure and media in the future and offered third-quarter guidance. (click here for original article)
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