Nike+ Running has partnered with Spotify to unite the tracking of the Nike+ Running App with the world’s largest music streaming service…
Author: Thomas J. Ryan
Thomas J. Ryan
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ABEO Footwear Hires President of Wholesale Segment
ABEO biomechanical footwear appointed Mephisto President and CEO Rusty Hall as president of the ABEO wholesale division, and former Dansko EVP of Sales and Marketing David Murphy as chairman of advisory committee…
Bass Pro Partners with NRA on In-Store Event
Bass Pro Shops stores across the country are teaming up with the National Rifle Association (NRA) to host NRA Freedom Days July 20 – August 2, 2015. The event will feature firearms seminars, giveaways…
Pearl Izumi Expands USA Pro Challenge Partnership
Pearl Izumi expanded its agreement as the year-round official merchandise retail partner for the USA Pro Challenge…
Report: SEC Investigating U.S. Firms Ties to FIFA
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating possible bribery law violations by companies with links to FIFA or other soccer entities, including possibly Nike, Reuters reported…
Wolverine Worldwide Q2 Tops Expectations
Wolverine Worldwide Inc. reported second-quarter earnings slid 12.9 percent on an adjusted basis but easily came ahead of Wall Street's consensus target. On a currency-neutral basis, the company saw mid-single digit revenue growth…
Lids Foundation Selects 2015 National Partner
Lids Foundation announced its 2015 National Partner to be Our Military Kids, Inc., a non-profit organization recognizing and supporting military families across the country. A check of $200,000…
Under Armour Partners with USA Boxing
Under Armour has been named the official performance partner of USA Boxing and will provide athletes at all levels of competition with head-to-toe apparel and footwear…
Amer Sports Sells Off Bonfire and Nikita to Singapore Company
Singapore investment group CRN has acquired Nikita and Bonfire from Finnish parent company Amer Sports. Pretty Great LLC, a newly formed company based out of Portland, OR, will assume full creative control…
Marvel Expands Sporting Goods Licensing Push
Marvel reached partnerships with Santa Cruz Skateboards, Madd Gear Scooters and SMS Headphones to further the brand’s presence in the sports category…
Outdoor Retailer to Host Pacific Northwest Fest
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market will hold an all-new networking event, The Pacific Northwest Fest, to take place night three of Outdoor Retailer, from 6 p.m.-8 p.m….
Wolverine Lowers 2014 Guidance Despite Above-Plan Q2
Wolverine Worldwide reported second-quarter earnings declined on a modest revenue gain but results exceeded internal forecasts, helped by double-digit growth for Keds, Chaco, Saucony Cat and the flagship Wolverine Brand…
Skechers Partners To Launch Twinkle Toes Branded Dolls
Skechers USA Inc. has partnered with leading U.S. toymaker Jakks Pacific, Inc. to launch a new line of dolls based on Skechers’ popular Twinkle Toes character…
Prana to Open New Store in Manhattan Beach
Prana is opening a seventh brick-and-mortar retail location in Manhattan Beach at The Point…
Caleres Launches Senior Notes Offering
Caleres, formerly Brown Shoe Co., intends to offer $200 million in senior notes due 2023 in a private placement…
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