California’s largest walk for children with special needs and education, the Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk launches its second decade with a $2 million fundraising goal.
Category: Footwear
Anta Sees Mid-Teens Growth In Q3 For Anta Brand
Anta Sports Products Limited reported retail sales (in terms of retail value) of Anta branded products for the third quarter of 2019 increased by mid-teens when compared to the same period of 2018.
Genesco Appoints General Counsel
Genesco Inc. announced today that it has appointed Scott E. Becker as senior vice president, general counsel, and corporate secretary of the company, effective October 23, 2019. He succeeds Roger Sisson who retired from Genesco earlier this year.
Report: Puma To Sign PSV Eindhoven
PSV Eindhoven, the Dutch football club, agreed to a kit deal with Puma, replacing a five-year partnership with Umbro, according to Footy Headlines.
Zutano Acquires Morgan & Milo To Bolster Toddler Shoe Offerings
Zutano, a designer of infant and juvenile clothing and accessories, acquired Morgan & Milo, a brand best known for its fashionable and comfortable toddler shoes.
Sports Direct Demands Inquiry Into Nike-Adidas Dominance
Sports Direct, the U.K.’s largest sporting goods chain, is calling for a Europe-wide investigation into the dominance of Nike and Adidas in the sportswear market. The call follows ongoing moves by Nike to stop selling to “undifferentiated, mediocre” retailers and apparent fears that Adidas may follow suit.
Vans Opens New Boutique Concept In London
Vans opened a new boutique in Covent Garden, London. Comprising two floors and spanning 4,359 square feet, the concept store stocks a premium selection of footwear, apparel and accessories, including Vault by Vans and their latest collaboration with designer Vivienne Westwood.
Goat Group Rolls Out AR Try-On Experience
Goat, the sneaker reseller marketplace, announced its launch of Try-On for rare and exclusive sneakers, an industry-first. This follows the company’s previous launch of an augmented reality first-look at rare sneakers that allowed users to get to know the textures and materials of sneakers in detail.
Adidas Becomes First Company To Sell Sneakers Through Snapchat Video Game
Adidas has created the first-ever launch of a baseball cleat within a video game, and partnered with Snapchat to create a game for baseball and video game fans.
Kohl’s CFO To Retire
Kohl’s announced that Bruce Besank, its CFO, o has decided to retire at the end of the fiscal year and will step down from his position as chief financial officer, effective November 1. At that time, Jill Timm, Kohl’s executive vice president of finance, will be promoted to chief financial officer (CFO).
Dick’s Hosts First Fashion Show
Dick’s Sporting Goods hosted its first-ever fashion show on October 12 in the Chelsea district of New York City. Baseball legend Alex Rodriguez and women’s soccer star Carli Lloyd joined TV’s Javon Walton and Demi Burnett on the runway.
Nike Oregon Project To Shut Down
The Nike Oregon Project, Nike’s elite track and field training program, is being shut down. The news came 10 days after Oregon Project head coach Alberto Salazar was given a four-year ban by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) for doping conduct.
Puma Partners With Fédération Royale Marocaine De Football
Puma has signed a new multi-year partnership with the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football, adding the country to its increasing portfolio of national team federations.
FDRA And TÜV SÜD Update Global Footwear Product Safety Guide
The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA), America’s largest footwear trade association, and Munich-based TÜV SÜD have updated the Global Footwear Product Safety Guide. The guide covers both chemical and physical testing requirements and proposed protocols for footwear.
Big 5 Appoints Board Member
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation announced the appointment of Stephen Carley to its board of directors.
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