VF Corporation raised its guidance for the year after reporting earnings in its third quarter ended December 29 came in well above Wall Street’s consensus estimates. Sales grew 8 percent led by a 25 percent hike in Vans and a 14 percent gain at The North Face.
Read MoreSkechers Performance, a division of Skechers USA, Inc., returns to Houston, Texas on January 20, 2019, for its sixth year as the official footwear and apparel sponsor of the Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon.
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Foot Locker, Inc. announced that it has made a $2 million strategic investment in Pensole Inc., which operates the Pensole Footwear Design Academy. The investment by Foot Locker, Inc. deepens Foot Locker’s longstanding partnership with Pensole and extends the companies’ relationship across all aspects of the design process.
Read MoreThe Under Armour Association (UAA) announced three newly formed grassroots platforms with UAA-Girls, UA Rise and UA Future, encompassing the entire spectrum of grassroots basketball from 17U to 10U for girls.
Read MoreRunning Awards & Apparel has merged with with Racetrackers Enterprises, Inc. formerly of Spencer, IN. The two companies have supplied running events such as 5Ks, 10Ks and marathons among other races, across the U.S. with custom race apparel, race medals, technical running shirts, and more for over 35 years.
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Shopko, the operator of general merchandise stores based in Green Bay, WI, filed for Chapter 11 in the District of Nebraska. The company is pursuing restructuring as a result of “excess debt and ongoing competitive pressures.”
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Kathmandu Holdings Ltd. on Thursday announced the appointment of Amy Beck to the position of president, Obōz/Kathmandu North America, based at the company’s North American headquarters in Bozeman, MT.
Read MoreAetrex Worldwide Inc. has added two key sales executives to its growing global team. Jason Israel was appointed vice president of business development in the technology and orthotics division, and Renee Newman joins as the vice president of sales, strategic footwear accounts.
Read MoreTeamSnap and Adidas have formed a new partnership that will give UK football coaches, teams, players and parents free access to TeamSnap – the integrated sports management platform.
Read MoreProfessional Tennis Registry (PTR) announced several new presenters have been added to the already stellar line up at PTR International Tennis Symposium. The Symposium will be held February 12-15, on Hilton Head Island, SC.
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