The North Face issued its first public sustainability report, which covers the company's progress in 2010 on using bluesign approved and recycled fabrics, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and waste and increasing participation in outdoor recreation
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SRAM Delaying Initial Public Offering Until 2012
SRAM, which recently bought out its majority shareholder, has postponed its initial public offering until next summer, according to a report in Bicycle Retailers and Industry News, or BRAIN…
Aetrex to Introduce GPS-Tracking Shoes
GTX Corp, the maker of two-way GPS Tracking Personal Location Services (PLS) devices, received its second commercial order from Aetrex Worldwide, Inc. The GTX Corp miniaturized 2 way GPS tracking devices are embedded in the Aetrex Ambulator collection bri
Foot Locker Opening Performance Concept in Europe
Foot Locker is opening new concept, Locker Room, in North London Borough of Barnet. Property Magazine International indicated that 4,350 square foot concept focuses on on sports performance footwear, showcasing brands including Nike, Adidas and Asics…
Shaquille O’Neal Looking to Redevelop Shoe Line
Shaquille O’Neal, who retired from the NBA last year, has hired Mary Gleason, who ran the Starter collection for Nike, to help revamp his Shaq-branded footwear and apparel…
Puma Pulls Shoes in UAE Flag Colors Amid Criticism
Puma has pulled a line of shoes featuring the colors of the United Arab Emirates flag following criticism that the sneakers were disrespectful. Shoes in the region are considered dirty and showing the soles of one's shoes is considered disrespectful
Modell’s to Open in Oceanside, NY
Modell’s Sporting Goods will celebrate the grand opening of a new 16,460 square foot store located on 2859 Long Beach Road in the Long Island community of Oceanside starting Friday, Dec. 2 through Sunday, Dec. 4, company President/CEO Mitchell Model
Pelé Sports Earns ISPO Award
The Trinity 3E from Pelé Sports was awarded the most innovative product of the year in the area of “footwear” as part of the ISPO BRANDNEW Awards…
Perry Ellis Initiates Stock Buyback Plan
Perry Ellis said that its board has approved a $20 million increase to the company's stock repurchase program…
Golfsmith to Open New Location in Sarasota, FL
On Dec. 2, Golfsmith will open in the University Town Shopping Center, its first location in Sarasota and 10th location in Florida…
Bicycle Leadership Conference Registration Opens
Registration has opened for the 2012 Bicycle Leadership Conference taking place April 17-19 in Monterey, CA. The conference will examine the rising importance of cities in bicycle advocacy, digital marketing strategies, and means of raising capital in a r
Cyber Monday Sales Grow Double-Digits
Cyber Monday sales were up 15 to 18 percent over last year depending on the source. Online traffic was up 43 percent from last year, says content delivery network Akamai, and online sales were up 18 percent over Cyber Monday 2010 as of 9 p.m. ET, says IBM
Adidas Sees Boost from End of NBA Lockout
Adidas CEO Herbert Hainer expects a year-end boost to its basketball footwear business following the end of the NBA lockout in the United States. Said Hainer, “Without any doubt, the start of the season in December will help us to continue our growth mome
Brooks DNA In Its Soul
Concept Designs has partnered with long-time client, Brooks Sports, on a new tech display that introduces its DNA technology…
Asics America Appoints Tracy Paoletti to VP, Sales
Asics America Corporation promoted Tracy Paoletti to vice president of sales with three regional managers reporting directly to her. Her team will consist of Mike Mitchell, senior regional director, West, Patty Kelly, regional manager, East and Mike Jense
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