The North Face Publishes First Sustainability Report

The North Face issued its first public sustainability report, which covers the company's progress in 2010 on using bluesign approved and recycled fabrics, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and waste and increasing participation in outdoor recreation

Aetrex to Introduce GPS-Tracking Shoes

GTX Corp, the maker of two-way GPS Tracking Personal Location Services (PLS) devices, received its second commercial order from Aetrex Worldwide, Inc. The GTX Corp miniaturized 2 way GPS tracking devices are embedded in the Aetrex Ambulator collection bri

Foot Locker Opening Performance Concept in Europe

Foot Locker is opening new concept, Locker Room, in North London Borough of Barnet. Property Magazine International indicated that 4,350 square foot concept focuses on on sports performance footwear, showcasing brands including Nike, Adidas and Asics…

Puma Pulls Shoes in UAE Flag Colors Amid Criticism

Puma has pulled a line of shoes featuring the colors of the United Arab Emirates flag following criticism that the sneakers were disrespectful. Shoes in the region are considered dirty and showing the soles of one's shoes is considered disrespectful

Modell’s to Open in Oceanside, NY

Modell’s Sporting Goods will celebrate the grand opening of a new 16,460 square foot store located on 2859 Long Beach Road in the Long Island community of Oceanside starting Friday, Dec. 2 through Sunday, Dec. 4, company President/CEO Mitchell Model

Pelé Sports Earns ISPO Award

The Trinity 3E from Pelé Sports was awarded the most innovative product of the year in the area of “footwear” as part of the ISPO BRANDNEW Awards…

Johnson Outdoors Profits Rise in FY 2011

Johnson Outdoors Inc. announced higher revenue, profit and earnings for fiscal 2011 as strong performance by new products in the company's Marine Electronic and Diving brands more than offset a 45 percent drop in…

Adidas Sees Boost from End of NBA Lockout

Adidas CEO Herbert Hainer expects a year-end boost to its basketball footwear business following the end of the NBA lockout in the United States. Said Hainer, “Without any doubt, the start of the season in December will help us to continue our growth mome

Brooks DNA In Its Soul

Concept Designs has partnered with long-time client, Brooks Sports, on a new tech display that introduces its DNA technology…

Asics America Appoints Tracy Paoletti to VP, Sales

Asics America Corporation promoted Tracy Paoletti to vice president of sales with three regional managers reporting directly to her. Her team will consist of Mike Mitchell, senior regional director, West, Patty Kelly, regional manager, East and Mike Jense

Online, Foot Traffic Fuel Black Friday Sales Surge…

With early results in from retailers and analysts across the market it looks like the 2011 holiday shopping season got off to a fast and early start. Enticed by deep door-buster discounts, shoppers hit the stores in greater numbers earlier than ever this