Vivobarefoot, announced the recent hire of Robert Mangione as U.S. brand manager, reporting directly to Stephen Libonati, president of Ralph Libonati Footwear and Vivobarefoot U.S. distributor…
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Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell to Keynote OIA Industry Breakfast
U.S. Secretary of the Interior and former REI CEO Sally Jewell will deliver the keynote speech at the OIA Industry Breakfast presented by Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and VF Outdoor & Action Sports Coalition. The event will take place from 7-9 am Ja
RG Barry Brands Taps Cosgrove As Foot Petals President
RG Barry Brands named Jeff Cosgrove to head its Foot Petals business unit, effective immediately. Cosgrove has most recently served as the company's VP, sales & merchandising and off-price channel sales…
Electric Appoints Global VP of Marketing
Electric announced that Zach Boon has joined the company as global vice president of marketing. He was most recently global brand director at Nike Sportswear…
Mountainsmith Appoints Digital Marketing Manager
Mountainsmith, the maker of of backcountry equipment and recreational outdoor gear, named Jeremy Dodge as the company’s new digital marketing manager. Dodge, who has been with the company since 2012, brings…
Macy’s to Lay Off 2,500 as it Restructures Business
Macy’s, Inc. announced it will implement focused cost reductions, including organizational changes, as it prepares to sustain profitable sales growth in the years ahead. The changes will lead to the layoff of 2,500 employees and the closing of five
J. C. Penney Reaffirms Q4 Outlook
JC Penney reported that it was “pleased with its performance for the holiday period, showing continued progress in its turnaround efforts,” with a good response in store and online. The retailer didn't provide any more specifics on December's sa
Skullcandy Licenses Name for Laptops
Skullcandy, Inc. announced a strategic relationship with Toshiba Corporation. Under terms of the agreement, Toshiba will license the Skullcandy trademark for marketing and distribution of consumer laptops worldwide, excluding China, and Skullcandy will pr
Macy’s Holiday Comps Grow 4.3 Percent
Macy’s, Inc. announced that its comparable sales, together with comparable sales from departments licensed to third parties, rose 4.3 percent in the 2013 holiday shopping season – the months of November and December combined – compared with the same
Zumiez Lowers Guidance on Soft Holiday Sales
Zumiez Inc. announced that total net sales for the five-week period ended Jan. 4, 2014 increased 4.2 percent. Comparable store sales decreased 2.4 percent…
OrthoLite Extends Partnership with Asics
OrthoLite announced its continued relationship with Asics…
Srixon Signs K.J. Choi
Srixon announced that K.J. Choi has agreed to terms on a multi-year contract to join its professional tour staff. Considered one of Asia’s most successful golfers, Choi has won 21 tournaments worldwide…
Brooks to Host PR Invitational in June
Brooks Running will again sponsor the Brooks PR Invitational, bringing the best high school runners to Seattle. The 2014 PR Invite will take place June 21 and, and this year, it’ll be outdoors at Renton Memorial Stadium…
Hush Puppies Signs Licensing Agreements
Wolverine Worldwide, Inc. announced two new licensing agreements. The Elan Polo International is now the Hush Puppies brand slipper licensee for the U.S. and Canada. UGA Fashion S.A. is the Hush Puppies handbag licensee for Mexico. Both agreements are eff
Olloclip Kicks Off Ambassador Program with Skateboard Veteran Jamie Thomas
Olloclip, the creator of mobile photography tools for skateboarders, announced that Jamie Thomas, a 20-year veteran of professional skateboarding and founder of Zero Skateboards and Fallen Footwear, will be an ambassador for Olloclip in 2014…
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