Category: Footwear

Li and Fung’s U.S. Business Bounces Back

March 20, 2014 SGB Update

Li & Fung reported net profit attributable to shareholders rose 17 percent in 2013, to $725 million, aided by a turnaround in its U.S. business. Sales grew 3 percent to $20.7 billion. The Hong-Kong sourcing giant also proposed a spin off of its global bra

Athleta Re-ups Sponsorship of Esprit de She Series

March 20, 2014 SGB Update

Athleta has extended its title sponsorship of the Esprit de She – The Spirit of Her Race Series, for the second year in a row. The event drew 15,000 participants when it was launched last year, according to Life Time Fitness…

Reef Adds Hawaiian Surfer to Sales Team

March 20, 2014 SGB Update

Over the past several years, Reef has brought a number of talented surfers still performing at top levels into the family as part of the Reef sales force. Most recently, Hawaiian former Association of Surfing Professionals World Tour surfer Roy Powers has

Nikes Supports Military Veterans

March 20, 2014 SGB Update

Team Red, White and Blue (Team RWB), a national nonprofit supporting military veterans, announced the support of Nike, Inc., who will serve as its official outfitter for athletic apparel…

Cushe Partners with Hoffman California Fabrics

March 20, 2014 SGB Update

Cushe Footwear, a division of Wolverine World Wide, announced the launch of Cushe x Hoffman Collection, a collaboration with legendary Hoffman California Fabrics, a company who has been creating authentic Hawaiian and Balinese prints that have helped defi

Outdoor Brands Dominate Adweek List

March 19, 2014 SGB Update

Outdoor specialty brands took a third of the spots in a short list of brands that still offer lifetime warranties. The short list was published as a sidebar to the cover story for the March 17 edition of the newspaper titled “For Some Retail Brands, Lifet

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