Sof Sole Relaunches as Gender-Specific
Sof Sole has launched a completely redesigned gender segmented positioning for its brand. The entire Sof Sole brand is now offered in gender segmented products and positioning for more practical performance and enhanced consumer communication…
Kohl’s Expands Tony Hawk License to Footwear
Kohl’s Corporation singed a license agreement with Tony Hawk, Inc. which grants exclusive rights to the Tony Hawk footwear brand to Kohl’s. The license encompasses a range of footwear products, including fashion skate shoes and sandals, and will be in all
Crocs to Acquire Ocean Minded
Crocs, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the membership interest of Ocean Minded, LLC for $1.75 million in cash, plus a potential earn-out of up to $3.75 million based on Ocean Minded hitting certain earnings targets over a t
Wolverine Wins Eighth Consecutive Plus Award
For the eighth year in a row, Wolverine has been awarded the Plus Award for excellence in design in the work footwear category. Wolverine will be honored with its Plus Award at the World Shoe Association (W.S.A) Show in Las Vegas…
Hanesbrands Income Falls on Restructuring
Hanesbrands Inc. total net sales in the fiscal second quarter were $1.13 billion, a 4.3% decrease from $1.18 billion in the year-ago quarter. Net income for the quarter decreased 77.6% to $23,794 compared to $106,012 for the same period last year. Accord
Under Armour Q4 Sales Increase 55%; Ups 2007 Guidance
Under Armour, Inc. net revenues increased 55.0% in the fourth quarter to $135.3 million compared to net revenues of $87.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2005. The Company reported $9.3 million in footwear revenues. Fourth quarter net income increased 69
Gildan First Quarter Sales Benefit from Acquisition
Gildan Activewear, Inc. reported a 54.4% increase in sales in the first quarter to $185.8 million from $120.3 million last year. The company benefitted from its acquisition of Kentucky Derby Hosiers, which added $42.6 million to the sales line for the qua
Stride Rite Extend Hilfiger Footwear License
The Stride Rite Corporation extended its licensing agreement with Tommy Hilfiger Licensing, Inc. through December 31, 2008. The license was originally signed in 2000 and covers footwear…
BGI Launches Outdoor Industry – Specific MBA Program
Bainbridge Graduate Institute announced the addition of an Outdoor Industry Concentration to its MBA in Sustainable Business program…
Luxottica Looks to Up Stake in RayBan Sun Optics India
Luxottica Group S.p.A. plans to make a public offer to acquire up to an additional 20% of the equity shares of RayBan Sun Optics India Ltd. through the Group's subsidiary, Ray Ban Indian Holdings, Inc. Should the offer be fully accepted, Luxottica Gr
Boa Tech Adds Snowboard Account Manager
Boa Technology added Vincent Connolly to its Account Service Department. Vin will assume the newly created position of Account Manager for snowboard, skateboard, cycling, and hockey categories, effective February 3, 2007…
Ashworth Founder Returns as Consultant
Ashworth, Inc. will see the return of its founder, John Ashworth, as a consultant on all aspects of Ashworth brand development. The position is effective immediately…
Salewa Hires Sword to Head U.S. Subsidiary
The Salewa Group has hired Christopher Sword to manage its recently established North American subsidiary and its three leading brands: Salewa, Dynafit and silvretta. Tim Kelley, who comes from the former Dynafit distributor Life-Link, will take the posit
TJX Co.’s Name New EVP, CMO
The TJX Companies, Inc. named John Gilbert as Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer. John Gilbert most recently served as Vice President for Marketing at Dunkin' Donuts, where he was responsible for all marketing functions, including bran
New Balance Sponsors Winter X Games
After debuting New Balance’s NB Zip footwear at the 2006 Summer X Games, New Balance is back in extreme action with
official gold-level sponsorship of the 2007 Winter X Games in Aspen, where the brand’s latest models of NB Zip footwear will be featured on
