LOS ANGELES (Aug. 25, 2008) — When airport retail started to take off a few years ago, brands viewed the stores as a way to snatch a few extra bucks from travelers with time to kill.
NEWS Saks Announces New VP
NEW YORK (Aug. 27, 2008) — New York-based Saks Fifth Avenue announced Tuesday the appointment of Eric Jennings as VP and fashion director of men's home, food and gifts.
NEWS LaCrosse Wins DOD Contract
NEW YORK (Aug. 27, 2008) — Portland, Ore.-based LaCrosse Footwear Inc. announced Tuesday that its subsidiary, Danner, received a $3.2 million delivery order for the Danner Marine Temperate boot as part of a new contract awarded to the company by the Department of Defense.
NEWS Weak Economy Hits Global Shows
(Aug. 26, 2008) — The upcoming season of international footwear tradeshows may be surprisingly void of U.S. buyers, but show organizers told Footwear News they still expect steady traffic.
