Thomas Schneider, founder and executive chairman of ISA TanTec, explained how leather is a sustainable and eco-friendly product as a guest speaker at the 38th International Footwear Conference that took place in Guangzhou on May 27.
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Scheels To Open Second Colorado Store In Colorado Springs
Scheels broke ground on a new store in Colorado Springs. The store will feature 220,000 square feet of retail space when it opens in April 2021.
Zumiez Q1 Easily Tops Guidance
Zumiez Inc. reported earnings in the first quarter when it expected to show a loss. Comps expanded 3.3 percent, also better than guidance.
Nike Appoints Global Chief Digital Information Officer
Nike Inc. announced that Ratnakar Lavu will become the company’s first global chief digital information officer, effective June 17. Lavu most recently was the chief technology and information officer at Kohl’s,
Adidas Partners With U.S. Soccer Foundation To Support Girls Sports Participation
Adidas has signed up as a founding partner of United for Girls, a new initiative from the U.S. Soccer Foundation aimed at increasing opportunities for young girls and women from underserved communities to play soccer and reap its many benefits.
Nike Introduces Plus-Size Mannequins In London Store
Nike’s renovated flagship in London will be the brand’s first store to feature plus-size and para-sport mannequins. The mannequins are featured on a special floor dedicated to women.
The Buckle Sees May Comps Dip
The Buckle Inc. announced that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 4-week period ended June 1, 2019 decreased 0.8 percent. Net sales decreased 1.1 percent to $61.5 million from net sales of $62.2 million.
Fleet Feet Partners With Brooks On Global Running Day
Fleet Feet is celebrating Global Running Day with its nationwide 5K event, The Big Run.
Skechers Celebrates 20 Years As Public Company
Michael Greenberg, president, Skechers U.S.A. on Tuesday rang the NYSE closing bell to celebrate the company’s 20th year as a public company.
OBIT: Duncan Finigan
Duncan Finigan, global head of brand management and marketing at Oofos, died on May 26 after a lengthy battle with breast cancer. She was 59.
Saucony Launches New Global Brand Platform: “Run for Good”
Saucony announced a new global brand platform: Run for Good. Beginning on June 5, Global Running Day, Saucony will turn the Run for Good ethos into action with the launch of the Run for Good Relay to benefit select charitable partners.
Asics Introduces Campaign For Global Running Day
Asics will collaborate with Asics Runkeeper app on a #DearShoes social giveaway and in-app challenge to celebrate Global Running Day (June 5) in the U.S. Events will also be held at nearly 50 U.S. Asics stores and outlets.
Life Time Partners With Hoka One One
Life Time, the fitness club, and Hoka One One, a division of Deckers Brands, announced a multi-faceted partnership “to empower people in all aspects of their health journey.” The companies will work together on a number of activations, starting with one around Global Running Day.
Kawhi Leonard Sues Nike Over Logo
Toronto star Kawhi Leonard filed a federal lawsuit against Nike on Monday, claiming the footwear giant copyrighted the “Klaw” logo that he designed without his consent and is now blocking him from using the logo he believes he owns. Leonard, a Nike endorser until 2018, is now endorsed by New Balance.
NFL Partners With Nike On 11-On initiative
In continuation of their commitment to developing the next generation of football athletes, the NFL and Nike announced the Nike 11-On initiative, a scholastic-based, team-oriented, character-building program.
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