Kane Footwear Collaborates With Brian Mazza To Launch Athlete-Designed Shoe

Kane Footwear is releasing its first collaborative design of the Revive recovery shoe with athlete and entrepreneur Brian Mazza. The shoe features earth tones and a printed message on the shoe’s sole that reflects Mazza’s story and mission—Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes.  “I’m constantly beating myself up training, so it’s important for me to take the […]

BikeExchange Offers Complimentary Membership To PBMA

BikeExchange, fresh off its merger with Kitzuma Cycling Logistics, announced it would offer added value to its clients. All current and new North American-based clients will receive one-year complimentary membership to the Professional Bike Mechanics Association (PBMA) to ensure proper training and certification for its mechanics, among other benefits. If a retailer is a current member of […]

Nike To Temporarily Close Stores In Russia

Nike, Inc. said it would temporarily close all its owned stores in Russia. The brand joins a number of other Western brands that have suspended their businesses in the country following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.

Smith & Wesson’s Q3 Revenues Drop 31 Percent

Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. reported sales were down 31 percent year-over-year in the third quarter ended January 31 but surged more than 118 percent on a two-year basis. Both sales and earnings trailed analyst estimates.

Adidas Appoints Chief Creative Officer

Adidas announced the appointment of Alasdhair Willis to chief creative officer responsible for the global creative direction for its brands and its three labels—Performance, Originals and Sportswear.

Snipes Acquires Expressions

Snipes continues its expansion in the U.S. by acquiring New England-based sneaker retailer Expressions. The acquisition comes on the heels of its recent acquisition of Jimmy Jazz.