Shoe company Rockport signals plans to close its headquarters in Newton and lay off 148 people here. ... Rockport pioneered the concept of incorporating elements of athletic shoes in regular footwear.

Another huge athletic shoe retailer Foot Locker revealed in December 2024 that it would close 275 of its namesake locations by 2026 in addition to closing 125, or half, of its Champs Sports stores.

The company, which reported revenue of more than US$203 million last year, sells lightweight, comfortable casual and dress shoes inspired by running shoes. Rockport Group CEO Gregg Ribatt has ...

Popular US shoe brand Rockport, known for its comfy casual and dress shoes inspired by running shoes, has filed for bankruptcy. Deals of the Week. In the know quiz. Sign Up. Log In.

In the late 1960s, many US shoe companies went out of business when foreign shoemakers increasingly exported their products to this country. As president of the Hubbard Shoe Co., based in ...

Rockport is getting into golf. The comfort shoe brand announced today that it has entered the golf footwear market with Rockport Golf. This new arm of the company will deliver high-performance ...