Cudas Footwear has partnered with Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine for an online contest on blueridgeoutdoors.com, designed to challenge fans of 36 small towns to vote daily for their favorite…
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Ugg Launches First Global Brand Campaign
Ugg Australia launched its first global brand marketing campaign called “THIS IS UGG.” The campaign includes sketch-artist Langley Fox, Ernest Hemingway’s great–great–granddaughter, as well as New England Patriot's quarterback Tom B
Study Shows 1 in 3 Shoppers Will Not Shop This BTS Season
An ongoing shopper behavior study conducted by The Integer Group and M/A/R/C Research shows that retailers will continue to see the number of back-to-school shoppers in their stores drop. Last year, the data showed a drop of 3.5 percent compared to 2012,
Timberland Appoints VP of U.S. Sales
Timberland promoted Matt Allen to vice president of U.S. sales. In this role, Allen will oversee Timberland’s wholesale business in the United States for both footwear and apparel. Allen moves into this new role following two years as senior sales d
Blundstone Sets Marketing Investments
Blundstone will make a substantial commitment towards marketing programs to support its retail partners in 2014, with plans to bolster its retail display and website presence in the fall and plans for social media engagement…
Deckers Global Headquarters Awarded LEED Silver Certification
Deckers Outdoor Corporation said the company's corporate headquarters has achieved LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)…
Vestis Retail Group Completes Sport Chalet Tender Offer
Vestis Retail Group, LLC completed its cash tender offer for all outstanding class A and class B shares of Sport Chalet, Inc. at a price of $1.20 per share…
Columbia Sportswear to Open PFG Concept Store
Columbia Sportswear plans to open its first Performance Fishing Gear (PFG) store at Southlake Town Square in Southlake, TX…
Piperlime Unveils A New Site Featuring Social Shopping Technology And Style Advice
Piperlime revealed a new online shopping experience, featuring inspirational social media feeds. It also introduced the first-ever Piperlime Collection…
Golf Galaxy to Open in Castleton, IN and Cary, NC
Golf Galaxy plans to open stores in Cary, NC and Castleton, IN…
PGA Tour Superstore Plans a $5,000 Grant at Barclays Tournament
PGA Tour Superstore announced a $5,000 grant to The First Tee of Metropolitan New York to deliver educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf..
Dr Martens Appoints Steve Murray CEO
Dr. Martens appointed Steve Murray, former president of VF Action Sports Coalition and president of Vans, as CEO. Murray will replace David Suddens, who has been chief executive of Dr Martens for 12 years and is to become non-executive chairman of the com
Skins Compression Hires Sales Director
Skins, the maker of gradient compression sportswear, hired David I as the new sales director. He has over 20 years of experience working with brands such as Arnette, Briko, 180s, and most recently with Seirus Innovation…
Oiselle Returns to NYC Fashion Week
After a strong debut at Nolcha Fashion week in 2013, Oiselle, the women’s athletic and lifestyle apparel brand from Seattle, is returning to New York City on Sept. 9…
Steve Madden to Acquire Dolce Vita Holdings
Steve Madden has completed the acquisition of privately held Dolce Vita Holdings, Inc., which specializes in the design, sourcing and sale of branded and private label footwear…
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