Adidas Outdoor signed rock climber Kai Lightner, 16, to its team of athletes…
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Roots Agrees to Sell Majority Stake to PE Firm
Roots, a Canadian lifestyle brand, has agreed to sell a controlling stake to Searchlight Capital Partners L.P. to raise capital for its next phase of growth…
Anta Enters Soccer Category
Anta Sports Products Limited, the Chinese footwear brand, announced the full launch of its “Play Is All” soccer strategy, an effort by the company to tap the soccer market. Anta Sports will launch professional soccer boots…
Under Armour’s Q3 Earnings Rise 13 Percent on 28 Percent Sales Gain
Under Armour Inc. again lifted its outlook for the year after reporting strong third-quarter results. Net revenues increased 28 percent and expanded 31 percent on a currency-neutral basis. Footwear led the category gains, up 61 percent. Apparel climbed 23
Foot Locker Foundation Celebrates 15th Annual On Our Feet Fundraising Gala
The Foot Locker Foundation joined together members of the athletic industry, as well as their partners, on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at New York City's Gotham Hall for the 15th annual “On Our Feet” fundraising gala. The event will benefit educational and oth
Rack Room Makes Hires to Support Expansion
Rack Room Shoes, Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse have hired new real estate manager for Rack Room Shoes, and a women’s athletic buyer for Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse…
Puma’s Q3 Sales Climb 8 Percent
Puma’s sales grew 8.3 percent in the third quarter and expanded 3.9 percent on a currency-neutral basis, according to the quarterly report of its parent, Kering…
Asics To Unveil The World’s Biggest Selfie Stick At NYC Marathon
Asics America Corp., the official footwear and apparel partner of the 2015 TCS New York City Marathon, will celebrate the world's largest marathon with the “World's Biggest Selfie Stick,” a 90-foot-tall interactive structure set to open at Ganse
Coolcore Receives Patent for Cooling Towel Activation
Coolcore has received a patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office for “Method of Cooling an Object with a Fabric,” that covers the company's…
Dallas Cowboys Back as America’s Favorite Football Team
The Dallas Cowboys have returned as to its traditional position as America's favorite football team, according to a recent Harris Poll. Last year, the Denver Broncos came in first but this year fell to fourth…
Skechers’ Q3 Profits Climb 30 Percent
Skechers USA Inc. reported earnings in the third quarter jumped 30.2 percent on a 27.0 percent hike in revenues. The gains were driven by 11.8 percent in its domestic wholesale business and a 52.9 percent hike in its international wholesale business, as w
Caleres Appoints Jay Schmidt Brand Portfolio President
Caleres appointed Jay Schmidt as president of the company’s Brand Portfolio business…
Bowtech Appoints CEO
Bowtech, manufacturer of archery equipment,named Tom Zelenovic as chief executive officer…
Outdoor Research Appoints Rep Agency for Central and South-Central U.S.
Outdoor Research, the Seattle-based leader in technical outdoor apparel and accessories, retained a new sales agency, Frontier Sales & Marketing Group, to represent the brand in the central and south-central U.S…
Bogs Funds Outdoor Education Scholarships
Bogs Footwear has begun setting aside 2 percent of every purchase made on bogsfootwear.com for scholarships and grants so all kids can participate in outdoor education programs…
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