Crocs, Inc. named veteran footwear and apparel industry executive Gregg Ribatt as its chief executive officer. Ribatt, who served as president and CEO of Collective Brands Performance & Lifestyle Group, will join Crocs in January…
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37.5 Earns ISPO Textrends Recognition
ISPO Textrends 2015 announced that Cocona Inc., the manufacturer of active particle technologies under the brand name 37.5, has had seven fabrics selected for inclusion in the distinguished Textrends 2015 forum…
Craft@SIA Exhibit Space Sold Out
SnowSports Industries America has sold all booth space for the 2015 edition of Craft@SIA, a special exhibit area within the SIA Snow Show that debuted last year and is dedicated to products being made by small and snowboard manufacturers…
Spenco Athlete Earns Mountain Runner of the Year
Elite mountain runner and Spenco-sponsored athlete, Joseph Gray has earned the title of Mountain Runner of the Year. USA Track & Field (USATF) recognized…
The Running Event Books Largest Attendance
The 9th annual The Running Event (TRE) held in Austin on Dec. 2 to 5 played host to 872 retailer buyers from 24 countries, representing 368 unique ownership groups, up 12 percent from 2013, according to show organizers Formula 4 Media. Retail buyers and s
Yellow Box to Open First Arizona Store
The Affiliated Business Group (ABG), a division of DSW Inc. and Yellow Box Corporation, announced the opening of its first Yellow Box Footwear retail store in Arizona on Dec. 12…
Rawlings Launches First-Ever Loyalty Program
Rawlings Sporting Goods Company Inc. has launched Rawlings Rewards, its first consumer loyalty program…
Two Ten Footwear Foundation’s 75th Anniversary Celebration Raises $2.7 Million
As part of its 75th Anniversary, Two Ten Footwear Foundation announced that its newly formatted gala, chaired by Ken Hicks, executive chairman of the board at Foot Locker, raised a record $2.7 million from corporate and individual contributions. Held Dec.
Reebok Partners with Kendrick Lamar
Reebok announced a new partnership with acclaimed hip-hop artist Kendrick Lamar. Reebok and Kendrick together hope to inspire and empower youth through programs designed to provide a positive alternative to the streets. Their shared goal provides the crea
SFIA Team Sports Report Reveals Casual Participation Waning
Several team sports including basketball, football (tackle), and soccer have seen a shift towards greater core participation over the past six years, while casual participation has faded, according to the latest U.S. Trends in Team Sports Report published
Quiksilver Sees Double-Digit Q4 Revenue Drop
Quiksilver, Inc. reported operating earnings before special items fell sharply in its fourth quarter ended Oct. 31. Sales dropped 11 percent to $401 million. Among brands, Quiksilver was down 12 percent on a currency-neutral basis, Roxy declined 6 percent
Nike Sues Former Designers
Nike filed a breach of contract lawsuit against three former designers who plan to join Adidas to build a new creative studio coming to Brooklyn, NY in 2015…
Foot Locker And Jordan Brand Introduce ‘Ready to Fly’ This Holiday Season
Foot Locker, Inc. with Jordan Brand launched the “Ready to Fly” campaign featuring NBA star Russell Westbrook. The 60-second commercial opens with Westbrook approaching…
Asics Introduces First Tennis Racket
Building upon its aggressive growth strategy in the tennis market, Asics America announced the introduction of the BZ 100, a new performance tennis racquet. Asics' first performance tennis racquet, the BZ100 gives competitive players a controllable p
January is Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month – Eastern U.S. Lesson Roundup
Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month in January is a time when the snow sports industry offers attractive and affordable beginner programs for children and adults who can learn from a pro…
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