Arthur Zaczkiewicz

3 weeks ago | wwd.com | Arthur Zaczkiewicz

Today, shoes are not just about fashion or function - they represent a fusion of sleek design, sophisticated engineering and sustainability. Major brands such as Nike, Adidas, New Balance and Under Armour, as well as forward-thinking companies such as Aetrex and Vibram are leading this charge, reimagining how shoes are designed, made and worn. Meanwhile, e-tailers like Amazon have redefined footwear e-commerce and how products are sold.

3 weeks ago | wwd.com | Kanika Talwar |Arthur Zaczkiewicz

In March 2024, the Department of Justice filed a case against Apple - accusing the tech giant of monopoly practices. This May, a federal judge ruled that Apple was in contempt of an injunction related to App Store restrictions - Apple is currently appealing the ruling. In short, Apple's App Store is being ordered to loosen its strict regulations.

1 month ago | wwd.com | Arthur Zaczkiewicz

Skypad, the retail analytics solution provider, and Famous Footwear, a lead brand in the Caleres portfolio, have teamed to launch an insight-driven digital platform to drive consistency, profitability and performance for the retailer. This partnership highlights how Skypad's platform aims to redefine collaboration at Famous Footwear and to establish a potential blueprint for success across the entire retail environment.

1 month ago | wwd.com | Arthur Zaczkiewicz

What will shopping for fashion look like 25 years from now? According to Nikki Baird, vice president of strategy and product at Aptos, the future is all about hyper-personalized, tech-enabled experiences. In an exclusive interview with WWD, Baird envisions a world where AI-powered personal assistants revolutionize the way consumers shop, decide and engage with fashion. This is part two of a two-part series. WWD: It's 25 years from now.

1 month ago | wwd.com | Arthur Zaczkiewicz

Working and having grit were some of the key themes offered to this year's graduating class of LIM College at a commencement held last week at David Geffen Hall in Manhattan's Lincoln Center. Nearly 500 students participated in the 86th annual commencement exercises. Students donned caps and gowns to collect their master's, bachelor's and associate degrees. The keynote address was from Luisa Herrera-Garcia, chief officer of development and production sourcing at Alexander Wang.