The Spanish FA (RFEF) confirmed a new kit deal with Adidas to remain as the official kit supplier for the Spanish national team. The new contract extends until December 2030.
Category: Footwear

Nike To End Pilot With Amazon
Nike will stop selling on Amazon, ending a pilot program that started in 2017. Nike said in a statement, “As part of Nike’s focus on elevating consumer experiences through more direct, personal relationships, we have made the decision to complete our current pilot with Amazon Retail.”
Famous Footwear Opens Newest Flagship Store In New York City
Caleres announced the opening of a new Famous Footwear flagship store at 34th Street and Broadway in New York City on Friday, November 15. This will be the largest of the company’s 32 New York metro area stores.

Adidas Partners With Prada
The Italian luxury-goods house, Prada and Adidas have joined forces to start a new collaborative journey.

Mizuno’s Earnings In Half Boosted By Americas
Helped by improved profitability in the Americas region, Mizuno reported net income rose 21.7 percent in the half despite a 1.7 percent sales decline.

Adidas To End Speedfactory Operations In Germany And U.S. in 2020
Adidas announced that production at the two Speedfactories in Ansbach, Germany, and Atlanta, GA will be discontinued as of April 2020. The Speedfactory technology, however, will not be abandoned: Adidas said it will be used to produce sneakers at two suppliers in Asia.

Dick’s Announces Black Friday Doorbusters And Holiday Hours
Dick’s Sporting Goods announced a preview of its Black Friday Doorbusters, holiday hours and conveniences for busy shoppers, while also releasing the trailer for the Company’s holiday TV spot.

Sequential Brands Posts Wider Loss On Mid-Teens Sales Decline In Third Quarter
The parent company for the Avia, And1, Heelys, SPRI and DVS brands reported Friday that total revenue from continuing operations for Q3 2019 was $25.4 million, compared to $29.5 million in the year-ago quarter.
The Buckle’s Comps Climb 8.5 Percent In October
The Buckle Inc. announced that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 4-week period ended November 2, 2019 increased 8.5 percent from comparable store net sales for the 4-week period ended November 3, 2018.

Wolverine’s Q3 Sales Expand 3.6 Percent
Wolverine World Wide Inc. reported earnings per share grew 9.7 percent in the third quarter ended September 28 and exceeded Wall Street’s targets as currency-neutral sales of Merrell, Sperry and Saucony expanded over 11 percent. The company slightly lowered its earnings outlook due to the impact of tariffs.

Adidas AG Sees Currency-Neutral Growth Of 6 Percent In Q3
Adidas AG reported net income from continuing operations decreases 2 percent, as expected, in the third quarter as revenues grew 6 percent on a currency-neutral basis. The outlook for the full-year was confirmed with expectations for significant top-line acceleration expected in Q4.
Bogs Sales Climb 12 Percent In Q3
Weyco Group reported sales for the Bogs outdoor footwear brand grew 12 percent in the third quarter. Overall sales gained 5 percent as gains at Bogs and Florsheim offset declines at Stacy Adams and Nunn Bush.

Adidas Partners With International Space Station
Adidas announced its multi-year partnership with the International Space Station (ISS) U.S. National Laboratory, managed by the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space – CASIS, to explore the boundaries of product innovation, human performance and sustainability.
Mizuno Partners With The Australian Paralympic Team For Tokyo 2020
Mizuno has been named as the ‘Official sport shoe supplier of the 2020 Australian Paralympic Team’. This partnership is a first for the brand in Australia and will see them fit out over 400 athletes and staff with their uniform shoe.
Pelé Soccer Opens Flagship In Times Square
Pelé Soccer announced the opening of its flagship location in Times Square on November 4, 2019, where fans and players can “shop the beautiful game” in New York City.