Brooks Running Announces Multiyear, Global Partnership with November Project

Organizations Team Up to Inspire People to Run and be Active Through November Project’s Free Workout Community Brooks Running Company and grass-roots fitness movement November Project today high-fived the start of a two-year partnership focused on inspiring people across the world to run and be active. With a shared belief in the positive effects of […]

Roots Appoints Chief Merchant

Roots, the Toronto-based casual chain, appointed Nancy Lepler as its chief merchant. Lepler formerly held merchant roles for DKNY Retail /G-111 Apparel Group and Aeropostale.

March Retail Sales See Healthiest Gains Since Late 2017

Retail sales were up 1 percent in March seasonally adjusted from February and up 0.8 percent unadjusted year-over-year, the National Retail Federation said. NRF said the numbers could have been better if not for cold weather early in March and changes in the timing of two key religious holidays.

Deso Presents #?earthed … Casting Votes For Our Planet

As a society, we cast votes daily. Our time and our dollars speak volumes about what matters to us. At  Deso, the team spends much of our time recreating in nature and our dollars on goods that ethically align with our values. In an effort to build community around Earth (every) Day, we’re encouraging people […]

Dutch Bros Coffee Hires Rick Anguilla

Dutch Bros Coffee hired Rick Anguilla as its first chief marketing officer. Anguilla’s previous roles included vice president of brand communications at Nike and senior vice president at Under Armour.

Skechers’ Earnings Decline Slightly In Q1

Skechers USA Inc. reported earnings dipped 7.6 percent in the first quarter. Sales grew 2.1 percent as a 9.3 percent jump in the company’s international business offset a 6.3 percent decrease in its domestic business. Earnings and sales came in at the lower end of guidance but Q2 earnings are expected to improve.

Escalade Sees Flat Sales In Q1

Escalade Inc. reported net sales for the first quarter as continued growth in e-commerce and specialty dealers offset softer sales in the international and mass merchants channels.

LEKI Offers Full Ride Scholarship to Timothy Olson’s Run Mindful Retreat

LEKI is excited to announce the second annual LEKI Full Ride Scholarship to Timothy Olson’s Run Mindful Retreat taking place in Boulder, CO, June 13-16. The scholarship includes registration fees, air travel, lodging and LEKI Trail Running gear for one deserving trail runner. LEKI has a full line of trail running poles and supports ultra-runner […]

Axe Bat Partners With Boise State Baseball

Axe Bat signed multiyear training and development collaboration to become the exclusive swing partner for Boise State University. Boise State recently reinstated baseball as a varsity sport.

Barry Siff Shifts From USA Triathlon To USA Team Handball

Barry Siff has resigned as president of the USA Triathlon Board of Directors in order to accept the role of chief executive officer for USA Team Handball. It is a full-time, paid staff position for the National Governing Body in the U.S. Olympic Movement.