Crocs loses patent ruling.... Crocs has been accusing shoemakers of infringing upon its unique design since the early 2000s. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office recently issued a final rejection of Crocs' key design patent, which Crocs has said it plans to appeal, according to Footwear News... Read more...

In retail’s latest case of “same script, different cast,” Crocs Inc. is the latest brand to announce plans to shutter doors amid tough retail times. After announcing last revenue declines across multiple geographies as well as sluggish wholesale, retail and digital sales, the clog maker fol... Read more...