Wolverine Appoints New VP and GM for Cushe

Wolverine Worldwide appointed Michael Hebreard as vice president and general manager for the company’s Cushe brand. Hebreard will assume the role currently held by Guillermo Perez, who will take on the newly established position of vice president, L

Reebok-CCM and MC10 to Launch Sports Impact Indicator

Reebok-CCM Hockey and MC10 Inc. announced that early next year a new wearable sports impact indicator that identifies impacts to the head during play, will be made commercially available to consumers. The impact indicator, which was developed through the

Skechers Sales Rise 4 Percent in Third Quarter

Led by strength in its domestic wholesale division, company-owned retail stores and international distributor business, Skechers USA, Inc. reported sales improved 4.2 percent in the third quarter, to $429.4 million, compared to $412.2 million in the third

Target Settles Toning Footwear Lawsuit

Target Corp. has settled a consumer lawsuit over claims that its private-label TrimStep toning shoes didn’t perform as advertised. According to public filings, the settlement occurred earlier this month after a federal judge in July denied Target&#8

Mississippi Jury Rules in Favor of Riddell

Riddell announced that a jury in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi unanimously ruled in favor of Riddell in a case which challenged the protective qualities of Riddell’s football helmets. A spokesperson for Ri

Puma SE Q3 Earnings Plummet on Margin, Expense Woes

Puma SE reported that third quarter consolidated sales grew by 6.0 percent in euro terms and by 0.5 percent currency adjusted to €892.2 million ($1.12 bn). Net earnings fell by 85.1 percent to €12.2 million, or 81 cents per diluted share. Foot

Bridgedale Seeking North American Distributors

Bridgedale said Garmont NA will continue to distribute its socks in North America through mid-December, while Bridgedale seeks new distribution partners for the region. As reported in September, Garmont NA will relinquish its distribution deal with Bridge

Iconix Acquires Umbro from Nike

Iconix Brand Group, Inc. signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Umbro brand and related intellectual property assets from Nike, Inc. for $225 million in cash. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the year…

Reports: Nike to Sign Rory McIlroy

According to various reports, Nike is close to signing Rory McIlroy to a lucrative endorsement deal. The golfer's deal with Titleist/Footjoy deal expires at the end of 2012…