Rockport Launches Made for Movers Campaign
On Wednesday, Rockport unveiled a new look for Fall ’16 inspired by the movers and shakers who shape the brand. The new “Made for Movers” campaign spotlights the brand’s passionate shoe makers and keys...
View ArticleIn the Showroom: Rockport
Rockport Spring ’17 collection is making it easy to dress for success. The brand’s range of dress shoes for men is sprinkled with athleisure influences, from accent color laces to leather oxfords...
View ArticleFootwear Brands Debut New Ideas and Concepts for Fall ’17
Newness from footwear brands at FFANY (Nov. 30-Dec. 2) came in the form of light up boots, premium collections and new tag lines for Fall ’17. Here’s a look at some of the new trends, product lines and...
View ArticleRockport Group Moves Global HQ
The Rockport Group, parent company of brands like Aravon, Dunham and Rockport, announced a new location for the company’s global headquarters. The company moved from the Canton, Mass. area to West...
View ArticleRockport Group CEO Bob Infantino on Maintaining a Major Comfort Portfolio
Boston-based Rockport set the standard for comfort footwear nearly 45 years ago. When New Balance and Berkshire Partners LLC acquired the brand in 2015, a move that placed Rockport and New...
View ArticleReport: The Rockport Group Explores Options Including Sale
The Rockport Group is exploring options, including a sale, after one of the company’s major debt holders, Crescent Capital Group LP, took ownership of the company, Reuters reported Wednesday. Three...
View ArticleCharlesbank to Buy Comfort Shoe Company Rockport for $150 Million
Private-equity firm Charlesbank Capital Partners LLC made a $150 million offer for The Rockport Group.
View ArticleShuffle Board: New Presidents at Laura Ashley and Rockport, Tailored Adds...
Carolyn D'Angelo was hired as managing director of brands and president of Laura Ashley, and Rockport named Steve Holt brand president.
View ArticleFrom the Show Floor: Outdoor Retailer Recap
From hikers to hybrids and fashion to function, the footwear offerings at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market were designed to keep active feet warm, dry, and firmly on the ground. Driven by the multiple...
View ArticleChip Off the Old Rock: Bruce Katz Reintroduces Casual Footwear with Samuel...
Even Rockport Co-Founder Bruce Katz understands what it means to have shoe separation anxiety. “When I left Rockport, I had a favorite shoe, and it was such a favorite that I figured one day they...
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