Steve Madden To Acquire Mexico Licensee

Steve Madden signed a definitive agreement to acquire Trendy Imports S.A. de C.V., Comercial Diecisiette S.A. de C.V., and Maximus Designer Shoes S.A. de C.V. (together, “SM Mexico”). As Steve Madden’s Mexican licensee, SM Mexico markets

Creative Recreation Hires Creative Director

Rich Cofinco has returned to lifestyle footwear brand Creative Recreation, a division of Rocky Brands, Inc. as the brand's creative director. Cofinco, who departed in 2012, was Creative Recreation's co-founder and original designer…

MIFA Files for Self Administration, Seeks New Investors

MIFA Mitteldeutsche Fahrradwerke AG filed for the European equivalent of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy Monday after it failed to reach a final agreement with an Indian company that had agreed to recapitalize the German bike manufacturer. MIFA, which assembles m

Netpulse Raises $18.6 Million in New Funding

Netpulse, the fitness industry's leading digital platform, has secured $18.6M in new funding led by Nokia Growth Partners, with participation from August Capital, Javelin Venture Partners, DFJ Frontier and Docomo Capital. John Gardner from Nokia Grow

MEC Launches Outdoor Nation Canada

Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) launched Outdoor Nation in Canada earlier this month. MEC Outdoor Nation’s Leadership Council and 450 delegates will be creating programs to inspire young people to get outside and…