In celebration of Earth Day, Keen unveiled the first six 2015 grant recipients of Keen Effect – a fan-activated grant program that supports non-profits around the world who are inspiring responsible outdoor participation. Each recipient will receive $10,0
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Ahnu Partners with Blake Brody
Ahnu, a division of Deckers Brands, has joined forces with Blake Brody, a manufacturer of high-quality indoor performance footwear, to officially launch Blake Brody for Ahnu – a women’s on-the-mat yoga studio footwear product that is part of the Ahn
Ebay’s Enterprise Segment Delivers Robust Q1 Gains
Ebay reported sales in its Enterprise segment, formerly GSI Commerce, rose 7.1 percent to $288 million from $269 million…
Shock Doctor and McDavid Finalize Merger
Shock Doctor Sports and McDavid Inc. jointly announced the finalization of the transaction officially merging the two leading sports protection companies. Financial terms were not released and both companies will continue to operate independently for the
Wilson Completes Louisville Slugger Acquisition
Wilson Sporting Goods, Co., a division of Amer Sports Corporation, has completed its acquisition of the Louisville Slugger brand from Hillerich & Bradsby, Co., (H&B)…
Zappos Partners with Newton Running for Earth Day
in celebration of Earth Day, Zappos and Newton Running is helping give children access to Learning Gardens in their schools by selling a specially designed shoe that will support The Kitchen Community non-profit organization. The Learning Garden Shoe by N
Quiksilver Investor Renews Calls for a Sale
Activist investor Ryan Drexler of Consac LLC has again renewed calls for Quiksilver to put itself up for sale…
Footwear/International Star in Under Armour’s Q1
Under Armour Inc. reported revenues jumped 25.5 percent to $804.9 million in its first quarter, its 20th consecutive quarter of 20-percent plus revenue growth. On a currency-neutral (c-n) basis, net revenues increased 27 percent for the period…
Under Armour’s Q1 Revenues Climb 25 Percent
Under Armour reported earnings in its first quarter declined 13 percent, as expected, and came in a penny ahead of Wall Street's target. Revenues jumped 25 percent with apparel running ahead 21 percent and footwear surging 41 percent. The company rai
FASTG8 Adds Casey Sheahan and Zohar Ziv
FASTG8 said former Patagonia CEO Casey Sheahan and former Deckers Outdoor COO Zohar Ziv have signed on as strategic investors…
Foot Locker Partners with Pensole
Foot Locker, Inc. has entered into a collaboration with Pensole Footwear Design Academy to invest in the next generation of footwear by fostering innovation and creativity in the classroom. Foot Locker and Pensole will partner with Asics Tiger on their fi
Rocky Brands Q1 Profits Improve
Rocky Brands reported flat sales in the first quarter but its profitability doubled…
Reef Resigns Luke Davis
Reef renewed its sponsorship of Luke Davis as a global toe-to-head ambassador for another three years…
Vans to Host Propeller Film
Vans will mark the official release of the first-ever, feature-length Vans global skateboarding video, Propeller, across cities during April and May. Directed by acclaimed skateboard filmmaker Greg Hunt and featuring full parts from some of the biggest n
Under Armour to Open Design Center in Portland, OR
Under Armour confirmed plans to move into the former YMCA building south of downtown Portland to support its footwear and innovation capacities. According to the Oregonian, Under Armour will move about 50 employees, most of them footwear designers, from a
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