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Category: Footwear
Foot Locker Opens Registration For ‘Fueling the Future of Footwear’ Master Class
Foot Locker, New Balance and Pensole Footwear Design Academy announced the registration for their January 2020 “Fueling the Future of Footwear” master class and design competition.
Tim Boyle To Serve As Acting Chairman Of Columbia Sportswear
Columbia Sportswear Company announced that, in accordance with prior actions by the company’s board of Directors, President and CEO Timothy P. Boyle will serve as acting chairman of the board following the passing of Gert Boyle.
Hoka One One Named Presenting Sponsor Of Western States
Hoka One One has been named the presenting sponsor of the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run, WSER President John Medinger announced.
Li-Ning Launches First Retail Showrooms In Canada
Li-Ning, China’s sports brand, announced that for the first time ever in Canada its extensive collection of racket sport equipment, shoes and apparel is available in standalone retail showrooms.
Floorplan, Education And Events Schedule Ready For Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show
Outdoor Retailer unveiled the floorplan and events and education schedule for the Outdoor + Snow Show 2020.
Under Armour Beats Q3 Targets, Reduces Full-Year Revenue Guidance
Under Armour reported quarterly earnings and sales that topped Wall Street’ estimates, but the company trimmed its revenue outlook for the full year, citing “traffic challenges” at the DTC channel and lower than planned excess inventory to service the off-price channel. The company expects earnings to reach the high end of its previous range.
Under Armour Faces Federal Accounting Probe
Under Armour is the subject of federal investigations by the Justice Department and Securities and Exchange Commission over its accounting practices, the company confirmed Sunday.
Asics North America Sees Third Consecutive Quarter Of Growth
The third quarter of 2019 for Asics North America (ANA), which includes the United States, Canada and Mexico, showed positive quarterly and year-to-date growth driven by increased traffic to both online e-commerce, retail channels, according to a statement from Asics North America.
Genesco Promotes Mimi Vaughn To CEO
Genesco Inc. announced that Mimi Eckel Vaughn, 53, currently the company’s senior vice president and chief operating officer, has been named Genesco’s next president and chief executive officer, effective February 2, 2020, the start of the company’s new fiscal year.
Asics’ North America Sales Flat In Q3
Asics showed a loss of ¥1.74 billion ($16.1 mm) in the North America region in the third quarter against a loss of ¥534 million a year ago. Sales in the quarter dipped 0.1 percent to ¥21.17 billion ($196 mm) from ¥21.19 billion.
Genesco Names Chief Accounting Officer
Genesco Inc. announced the appointment of Brent Baxter as the company’s new vice president, chief accounting officer, succeeding Paul Williams, who recently announced his retirement after 42 years with the company.
Crocs Announces Secondary Offering
Crocs Inc. announced that certain selling stockholders affiliated with The Blackstone Group Inc. have commenced a secondary offering of 6.86 million shares of Crocs common stock.
Olympia Sports Selects Agent To Conduct Closing Sale For 76 Stores
Olympia Sports, the Maine based athletic footwear and apparel chain, has selected SB360 Capital Partners LLC (www.sb360.com), as their exclusive agent to conduct “Store Closing” sales in 76 stores. Olympia, which was recently acquired by sports retailer JackRabbit, will continue to operate its remaining 75 stores under the Olympia Sports’ banner.
Asics Acquires Race Roster
Asics Corporation announces the acquisition of Race Roster, a leading race registration platform for running events. Race Roster will join Asics Digital’s portfolio of consumer-focused running platforms. As part of the agreement, Asics formed a new Canadian subsidiary known as Race Roster North America.
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