Citing concerns about cannibalization as well as the ongoing shift towards online spending, Dick’s SG last week sharply lowered its planned store growth over the next three years and its overall fiscal 2017 revenue targets. “We feel based on t
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Skechers USA, Inc. signed boxing great Sugar Ray Leonard for a campaign to support its Relaxed Fit collection…
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Brown Shoe To Rebrand to Caleres
Brown Shoe Company said that following its annual shareholder meeting on May 28, 2015, it will change its name to Caleres. The company is also launching a men's footwear business under the Brown Shoe Bootmakers brand….
Target to Launch “C9 Challenge” Group Fitness Class
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Mizuno Names Agency of Record
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Adidas, BAA and Marathon Sports Open First RunBase in U.S.
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Vibram Relaunches Boston Newbury Street Store
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Report: Nike Close to NBA Deal
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Holloway Sportswear Adds Two New Sales Reps
Holloway Sportswear announcing the hiring of two reps representing Minnesota and South Dakota…
Zamst Signs Anaheim Ducks’ Captain Ryan Getzlaf
Zamst, a leader in sports prevention and protective equipment, announced a partnership with professional ice hockey center and Captain of Anaheim Ducks, Ryan Getzlaf…
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