Aetrex, Inc. (Aetrex), the manufacturer of foot scanning technology, orthotics and comfort & wellness footwear, announced its Albert 2 Pro foot scanning technology is being used in performance labs of notable brand partners, including BOA Technology, Inc., makers of the BOA Fit System, to “enhance the performance of their fit systems and footwear of global […]
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Geartade Receives Climate Neutral Certification For Second Year
Geartrade, the outdoor marketplace for unnew gear, received its 2022 Climate Neutral Certification. This is the second consecutive year following the measurement of its 2021 greenhouse gas emissions, purchasing eligible verified carbon credits to offset its footprint and detailing plans to reduce emissions for the coming year. “These are small but important steps in the […]

Stanley Introduces Wild Imaginations Kids Collection
Stanley, a PMI Worldwide brand known for its vacuum-insulated food and drinkware, launched its Wild Imaginations kids’ collection for children ages eight and older. “Stanley’s loyal consumers have asked us to expand our assortment and develop products for the little ones in their lives,” said Terence Reilly, global president of Stanley brand. “Delivering against our […]

Rumpl Safely Goes Fireside With NanoLoft Flame Blanket
Rumpl, the manufacturer of technical blankets, introduced the NanoLoftâ Flame Blanket for use at the campfire or firepit. “One of the most frequent requests we get from Rumpl fans is for a flame-resistant blanket, and we designed the NanoLoft Flame Blanket for extended life around the campfire,” said Wylie Robinson, founder and CEO. “The proprietary blend of […]

Authentic Brands Group To Acquire Ted Baker
Authentic Brands Group has struck a deal to buy U.K. fashion chain Ted Baker for about $254 million.

Lids Opens First Store In Australia
Lids opened its first NBA store in Melbourne, Australia, with plans to open a second store in Sydney, Australia, later this year.

Nobull To Become NFL’s Combine Apparel Supplier
The National Football League said Nobull will become the league’s official scouting Combine training partner and on-field supplier of apparel and headwear. The change comes a year after New Era replaced Under Armour as the sponsor.
Kidpik’s Sales Slide In Second Quarter
Kidpik Corp., the online clothing subscription-based e-commerce company, reported sales of $3.8 million in the second quarter ended July 2, a year-over-year decrease of 33.4 percent.
Canada’s MEC To Launch On TheBay.com And Shop-in-Shops Inside Hudson’s Bay
Hudson’s Bay and Mountain Equipment Company (MEC) announced the launch of MEC shop-in-shops in three Hudson’s Bay GTA locations, including Yorkdale and Square One Shopping Centres and its flagship store on Queen Street in Toronto.
Fleet Feet Opens Second Location In Fort Wayne
Fleet Feet announced the opening of its latest store in Fort Wayne North, IN. This is the second Fleet Feet in Fort Wayne and the ninth store in Indiana.

Signa Sports Sales Climb 29 Percent In Q3
Signa Sports United N.V. (SSU) reported sales in its third quarter ended June 30 grew 29 percent, boosted by the full contribution of recently acquired businesses WiggleCRC and Tennis Express. The Berlin-based online platform reduced its guidance for the year due to continued supply chain challenges and weaker consumer spending.
Macy’s Elects Board Member
Macy’s, Inc. elected Emilie Arel, president and chief executive officer of Casper Sleep, to its board of directors, effective August 15, 2022.
Academy Sports Opens First Store In Virginia
Academy Sports + Outdoors announced the opening of its first Richmond, VA. The 58,075-square-foot store is located at 11861 W. Broad Street in The Corner at Short Pump.

Li Ning’s Sales Climb 22 Percent In First Half
Li Ning Company, Ltd. reported net income grew 11.6 percent in the half ended June 30 on a 21.7 percent revenue gain. The improvement came despite the “impact of repeated outbreaks of the COVID-19 pandemic and significant increase in raw material prices that led to certain challenges to the operating environment.”
Alterra Mountain Company Expands Social Responsibility Team
Alterra Mountain Company expanded its Social Responsibility team, focused on the company’s three pillars of Sustainability, DEI and Community.