April Fools’: Reebok Swet Fragrance

In honor of April Fools Day, Reebok launched “the world’s first fragrance based on the scent of human sweat.” Swět was created with “actual drops of perspiration from fitness enthusiasts” that were then “”slowly formulated” at a fragrance disti

Patagonia Launches Worn Wear Mobile Tour

Patagonia is sending staff from its Reno, NV, repair center on a cross-country tour to offer free repairs of busted zippers, rips, tears and pulls this month. The staff will also be selling used Patagonia products and offer instruction on how to make home

Shoes.com Undergoes Corporate Rebranding

As part of rebranding, the parent company which owns shoes.com, onlineShoes.com and shome.ca will now be known as shoes.com. Despite the new parent brand, OnlineShoes.com and SHOEme.ca will continue to operate under their individual names…

L.L.Bean and Craft Sportswear to Sponsor U.S. Ski Team

L.L.Bean and Craft Sportswear North America announced a multi-year partnership with the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team and U.S. Nordic Combined Ski Team. As official supplier to the U.S. Ski Team, L.L.Bean will provide insulated outerwear and rainwear, as we

Strike Hits Vietnamese Footwear Factory

According to numerous reports, workers at a factory in southern Vietnam owned by Pou Yuen Vietnam, a footwear maker for brands such as Nike, Adidas, Lacoste, Converse and Reebok, have gone on a rare strike…

Perry Ellis Extends License Agreement With Nike

Perry Ellis International extended its license agreement with Nike, Inc. where Perry Ellis will continue to design, produce, manufacture and distribute men's, women's and children's performance and non-performance swimwear products, includi