Champs Sports released its first smartphone mobile application for iOS and Android. Specifically designed to enhance the digital experience that sneaker lovers have…
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New Balance Moves into New Headquarters
New Balance on Thursday opened its new corporate headquarters. About 700 employees moved into its new 250,000-square-foot building at the 15-acre Boston Landing development, over the Massachusetts Turnpike in the northwestern edge of Boston…
Report: Adidas Investors Seek Outsider for Next CEO
Some larger investors are encouraging Adidas to seek an outsider to replace Herbert Hainer as CEO because “only an outsider can provide the shakeup the sportswear maker needs to close its longstanding gap with Nike Inc.,” according to a report from Bloomb
Dodge Ski Boots Opens Production Plant
Dodge Ski Boots opened a brand new production facility in Essex, VT.
Ecco USA Appoints VP of Sales
Ecco USA announced the appointment of Greg Marchini as vice president of sales…
Boathouse Unveils “Sport Your Pink” Campaign
Boathouse Sports today revealed the “Sport Your Pink” campaign on its new website for the design and creation of unique custom PINK team athletic apparel to help build awareness and generate funding for cancer research…
Boxercraft Appoints Director of Licensed Products
Boxercraft, Inc. promoted Ryan Prowell to director of licensed products…
Incase Acquired by Incipio
Incipio Technologies Inc. has acquired Incase Designs Corp., the maker of numerous laptop bags and cases for Apple, GoPro and other devices…
Nine West Enters Sourcing Agreement with Camuto Group
Nine West Holdings, Inc. entered into an agreement with the Camuto Group to provide production and sourcing for its Nine West, Bandolino, and Anne Klein footwear brands…
Sports Authority Partners with MapMyFitness on Loyalty Program
Sports Authority announced a new strategic partnership with Under Armour through the MapMyFitness platform, where The League by Sports Authority members can be rewarded for completing activities within the app…
TeamSnap Gains Equity Investment
TeamSnap, a leading tool for organizing and communicating game schedules, practices, equipment and volunteers for team sports, announced a $10 million Series B financing led by Northgate Capital…
Asics Appoints Gene McCarthy to Head Asics America
Asics announced that Gene McCarthy, an industry veteran who most recently ran Merrell, will become CEO at Asics America Group starting Oct. 1. Kevin Wulff plans to retire as president and CEO of the region at the end of the year…
David Beckham Takes A Stake in Kent and Curwen
Trinity Limited, a leading retailer and owner of high-end menswear brands in Greater China and Europe, announced that its Kent & Curwen brand has signed an exclusive five-year agreement that will see David Beckham play a multifaceted role in driving the b
Under Armour Forecasts $7.5B in Revenue by 2018
At its annual Investor Day meeting, Under Amour Inc. said it expects revenues to reach $7.5 billion company by 2018, doubling its 2015 revenue in the next three years…
August Retail Sales Rise 2.6 Percent
Retail sales in August rose a healthy 2.6 percent over last year, indicating consumer spending is back on track after several months of depressed sales results, according to the National Retail Federation…
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