Senate Democrats united against the proposal enabling President Obama to speed up congressional approval of the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) that encourages free trade. The TPA would help eliminate or reduce footwear tariffs from several nati
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Finish Line Partners with Kendrick Lamar on Reebok Relaunch
The Finish Line, Inc. teamed up with renowned hip-hop artist and longtime Reebok Classics fan Kendrick Lamar for the latest reboot of the iconic Reebok Ventilator…
Reef Realigns Sales Structure
Reef promoted Reef Sales Rep Mike Losness to the new role of director of field sales – west while Greg Osthus becomes director of field sales – east…
Asics Unveils Global Tennis Campaign Starring Gael Monfils
Asics has launched its global tennis campaign, 'It's a tough game. Go smash it.', starring top tennis player Gael Monfils in an 'unexpected' setting…
Performance Bicycle Recognized for Cycling-Friendly Efforts
Performance Bicycle, the leading cycling chain in the U.S., said The League of American Bicyclists has recognized its corporate headquarters as a Gold Level Bicycle Friendly Business…
GSI Outdoors Acquires Innate
GSI Outdoors, Inc., the supplier of outdoor cookware and tableware, announced the acquisition of Vancouver, Canada-based Innate. Innate is well known in Canada for their collection of travel essentials and food and drink storage systems…
Imports Settling Down After Surge To Clear Backlog
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is returning to normal levels as officials prepare to count votes on ratification of a new West Coast labor agreement that ended months of uncertainty, according to the monthly Global
Reebok and DuPont Collaborate on CrossFit Collection
DuPont Protection Technologies and Reebok International signed a multi-year trademark license agreement for the use of the DuPont Kevlar and Dare Bigger trademarks. Launching this upcoming June, the new Spring-Summer 2015 Reebok CrossFit collection…
Clarks Americas to Build New Corporate Headquarters
Clarks Americas, Inc., a subsidiary of C&J Clark Limited of Somerset, England, announced plans to design and build new corporate headquarters in Waltham, MA…
Glukos Adds Brad Barnhorn to its Board
The Glukos Company Inc., a natural performance energy foods brand, announced renowned natural products industry advisor and investor Brad Barnhorn has joined its board of directors…
Asics America Q1 Sales Up 5 Percent in Currency-Neutral Terms
Asics America Group (AAG), which includes the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil, reported sales rose 1.8 percent in the first quarter and expanded 5.0 percent on a currency-neutral basis. Asics America Corp. (U.S. only) showed a steady positive 6.9
Zamst Sponsored Stephen Curry Named NBA MVP
Zamst celebrated Stephen Curry, point guard for the Golden State Warriors, for winning the NBA’s Most Valuable Player. He became the second Warrior ever to win the award. The 27-year old MVP missed 40 games during the 2011-2012 season due to several
Fitbit Files To Go Public
Fitbit, the fitness tracker leader, filed for an initial public offering to raise up to $100 million, and surprised some by showing that it’s been profitable for several quarters. The eight-year-old company, based in San Francisco, will be the first
Crocs Q1 Shows Continued Stabalization
Crocs Inc. reported sales slumped 16.1 percent in the first quarter, to $262.2 million. On a currency-neutral basis, revenue decreased 8 percent. The company showed a loss of $6.0 million, or 8 cents a share, against a profit of $6.4 million, or 6 cents,
Adidas Sees North America Rebound
Adidas’ ramped-up investments in the U.S. are already starting to pay off. Combined sales of the Adidas and Reebok brands in the North America region rose 6.7 percent on a currency-neutral basis in the first quarter, representing a turnaround from a
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