Skechers is donating tens of thousands of pairs of Skechers shoes and socks, along with other goods to meet the immediate needs of families impacted.
Category: Footwear
Adidas’ Eric Liedtke Earns Germany’s CMO Of The Year
Eric Liedtke, executive board member responsible for global brands at Adidas, won Germany’s CMO of the Year 2017.
Dr. Martens CEO Exits
Dr. Martens chief executive Steve Murray has stepped down from his role after three years.
Asics To Open Largest Store In Japan
Asics will open its Asics Harajuku Flagship on October 6 in Tokyo Harajuku district.
NRF Forecasts Holiday Sales To Increase Between 3.6 And 4 Percent
NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said, “Although this year hasn’t been perfect, especially with the recent devastating hurricanes, we believe that a longer shopping season and strong consumer confidence will deliver retailers a strong holiday season.”
Susquehanna Downgrades Finish Line On Recent Run-Up
Susquehanna Financial Group lowered its rating on The Finish Line to “Neutral” from “Positive” because the stock’s recent spike in price now “fairly reflects the probability of a takeout by Sports Direct.”
The North Face Names Tim Hamilton As Head Of Global Creative
Hamilton brings more than 20 years of experience in design and large-scale collaborations, and has built a reputation in the industry for technical craftsmanship and modern minimalism.
Chaco Partners With Cabin-Time
The most recent Cabin-Time residency, CT8, took place in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, where featured artists each designed their own pair of sandals through Chaco’s custom sandal program.
L.L.Bean, Ugg Adopt Vibram Arctic Grip For Fall 2017
For its second season, seven new partners will incorporate Vibram Arctic Grip in more than 20 styles, including three from L.L. Bean and more than ten styles from Ugg.
Seventh Annual Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Program Launches
Foot Locker Foundation, Inc., the charitable arm of Foot Locker, Inc., will award $20,000 college scholarships to 20 student athletes as part of its 2017-2018 Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Program.
Louisville Re-evaluating Adidas Deal
The University of Louisville is re-evaluating its sponsorship agreement with Adidas following news of the FBI’s investigation over corruption and collusion with sneaker companies.
Reef X Surfer Magazine Collaboration Hitting Newsstands
Reef partnered with the iconic Surfer magazine to create a collection of magazine cover inspired sandals and t-shirts.
Foot Locker Partners With Fred Jordan Mission
Foot Locker Inc. will again partner with Fred Jordan Mission to distribute nearly 5,000 pairs of brand new athletic shoes to underprivileged children in the Los Angeles area.
Anta Becomes Beijing Olympics Sponsor
Anta signed on as the Official Partner of Sports Apparel for the Organizing Committee for the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (Beijing 2022).
Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show In Denver Open For Registration
The first Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show in Denver, January 25-28, 2018 at the Colorado Convention Center, officially opened for registration and the exhibitor list is available.
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