What Barneys' Liquidation Sale Reveals About Retail Bankruptcy StrategySome shoppers were disappointed to find the sale launched with discounts of just 5% to 10% off. While Barneys' inventory is for sale, it's the liquidators calling the shots. Nov 06 19November 06, 2019Article at footwearnews.com
Shoe Brand M&A: What's Next for Dr. Martens, Cole Haan, Kurt Geiger?FN talks with analysts and dealmakers about the prospects for shoe brands said to be on the sales block. Oct 25 19October 25, 2019Article at footwearnews.com
How the Government Shutdown Could Impact the Footwear IndustryTo understand its impact, one only needs to look back a few years to the 2018-19 shutdown. Sep 30 21September 30, 2021Article at footwearnews.com
Industry Groups Call on Congress to Rein In President Trump's TariffsNearly two dozen lobbying groups wrote a letter to Senate and Congressional leaders. Sep 19 19September 19, 2019Article at footwearnews.com
Your Amazon Order Could Get You in Trouble With CustomsThe unexpected consequences of accidentally buying a counterfeit. Jan 08 18January 08, 2018Article at racked.com
The Disney Black Market Is BoomingWhy notoriously litigious Disney is letting fan stores thrive. Sep 05 17September 05, 2017Article at racked.com
What Is the New Child Tax Credit and How Could It Affect Retail?Monthly payments of up to $300 per child start going out July 15. Jul 12 21July 12, 2021Article at footwearnews.com
Crocs Files Trademark Infringement Lawsuits Against 21 CompaniesThe company is stepping up its trademark infringement fight. Jul 13 21July 13, 2021Article at footwearnews.com
Why Bankrupt Retailers Like Sears Have to Reorganize QuicklyThe beleaguered business has to act fast if it's going to be salvaged. Oct 16 18October 16, 2018Article at footwearnews.com
What’s next for Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf GoodmanThe next few months, uncertain as they are, will be crucial for the group. On the one hand, experts say bankruptcy ultimately shields Neiman Marcus from its biggest headwind: debt. Despite turning a profit on more than $4 billion in annual sales, most cash went toward servicing debt rather than investing for the future, and when the coronavirus pandemic hit, these payments became untenable. Even with this obstacle, Neiman managed to shore up its digital capabilities such that online sales accoun May 11 20May 11, 2020Article at glossy.co
Why JD Sports May Be Forced to Sell FootasylumThe acquisition has come under fire from the U.K.'s competition watchdog. Feb 12 20February 12, 2020Article at footwearnews.com
Nike vs. Skechers: What's At Stake in the Brands' Patent BattleNike has launched four intellectual property lawsuits against Skechers in the past five years. Here's what it's really after. Oct 31 19October 31, 2019Article at footwearnews.com
Walmart shootings prompt retailers to change their open-carry policiesWalmart, Kroger, CVS, and more are asking customers to leave their guns at home. Sep 18 19September 18, 2019Article at vox.com
Could Barneys Pull Off a Bankruptcy Turnaround?"The interesting thing from a restructuring perspective is every time retail thinks it’s figured itself out, there’s another curveball that gets thrown in." Aug 01 19August 01, 2019Article at footwearnews.com
FTC Questions Amazon Competitors About Potential Antitrust IssuesRegulators are increasingly taking aim at anticompetitive behavior in the tech industry. Jun 05 19June 05, 2019Article at footwearnews.com
Sears Down to the Wire: Department Store Lines Up a Liquidator as Acquisition Talks FalterChairman Eddie Lampert's $4.4 billion bid may not be enough to save the company. Jan 07 19January 07, 2019Article at yahoo.com
Under Armour Investors Sue Execs Over Misleading StatementsThe lawsuit names CEO and founder Kevin Plank, along with 11 board members and company officers. Jul 25 18July 25, 2018Article at footwearnews.com
How 4 Shoe Companies Went Bankrupt and Stayed in BusinessChapter 11 doesn't have to mean goodbye. Jul 05 18July 05, 2018Article at footwearnews.com
Why Retail Bankruptcies Are Leading to an Increase in Credit Card DelinquencyJust because a store is gone doesn't mean your debt is, too. May 25 18May 25, 2018Article at footwearnews.com
Burberry Accuses Target of Copying its Iconic Check PrintThe fashion house is suing Target for $2 million per trademark infringement. May 09 18May 09, 2018Article at footwearnews.com