Keen is launching a series of events in support of Uneek, its open-air footwear. Keen’s Innovation Program Lead and Uneek designer Rory Fuerst, Jr. and Keen team members will visit core Keen cities…
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Thomas J. Ryan
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Brown Shoe Realigns Reportable Segments
Brown Shoe Company is realigning its reportable segments following the sale of Shoes.com in December. The new segments are Famous Footwear and Brand Portfolio…
Zumiez Sees 7 Percent February Comp Gain
Zumiez Inc. reported sales for the four-week period ended Feb. 28, 2015 increased 11.6 percent…
Vibram Partners with Girls on the Run
Vibram will partner with Girls on the Run International. Vibram will donate five percent of the sales of all Vibram-soled shoes, including sales of Vibram FiveFingers to the Girls on the Run charity through participating retail partners…
UA Names Fulks President of Footwear and Innovation
Under Armour Inc. said Kip J. Fulks, one of the original founders of Under Armour and formerly the company’s chief operating officer and president of product, has been named president of footwear and innovation…
Delta Apparel Completes Sale of The Game
Delta Apparel completed the sale of its The Game branded collegiate headwear and apparel business to David Peyser Sportswear, Inc., the owner of MV Sport…
Nike Appoints GM of Global Footwear
Nike, Inc. plans to appoint Michael Spillane as VP and GM of global footwear. effective June 1. In his current role as VP and GM of Greater China, Spillane led the strategy to reset the market in Greater China. Angela Dong, currently CFO in Greater China,
Gildan to Donate U.S. $3.5 Million to Community Projects in Honduras
Gildan Activewear Inc., the parent of Gildan and Gold Toe, will donate the totality of a grant to be received from the Government of Honduras in the amount of more than U.S. $3.5 million to charities supporting education and health care services in Hondu
Dick’s SG Ends 2014 With a Rally
Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. began 2014 on a weak note due to struggling golf and hunting categories but a more aggressive marketing stance and some merchandising tweaks helped the sporting goods retailing giant close the year with a winning quarter..
Escalade’s Robert Griffin to Resign from Board
Escalade, Inc. said Robert E. Griffin, its chairman and former CEO, will retire from its board of directors, effective Apr. 24…
Dick’s SG Q4 Exceeds Guidance
Dick's Sporting Goods reported net income for the fourth quarter rose 12.2 percent to $155.5 million, exceeding guidance. Same store sales for Dick's Sporting Goods increased 3.8 percent, while Golf Galaxy decreased 7.1 percent. The retailer ga
Aetrex Sells HandW Division to Orthotic Holdings
Aetrex Worldwide Inc. has sold its Apex Foot Health & Wellness division to Orthotic Holdings Inc. and does business as Apex Foot Heath Industries LLC…
Smith and Wesson’s Q3 Sales Decline 11 Percent
Smith & Wesson reported third-quarter sales sunk 10.5 percent but exceeded the high end of its guidance range as a result of order strength from distributors and key retailers in January 2015. Earnings from continuing operations declined 59.2 percent to $
Bogs Revenues Surge in Q4
Bogs wholesale revenues in North America jumped 69 percent the fourth quarter, driven by increased sales of women's and children's boots in the U.S. and Canada, according to its parent, Weyco Group, Inc. “The surge in shipments reflected i
LaserMax Appoints New Sales Director
LaserMax, producer of laser sighting and illumination tools for firearms, appointed Shari-Lynn Fix as director of distribution and international sales…
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