Fjällräven Appoints VP of Retail for North America
Fjällräven appointed Steve Stout as the brand’s vice president of retail in North America. In his most recent position, he worked for Rip Curl as the general manager of retail operations in North America…
Skechers to Showcase Mariano Rivera for MLB All-Star Game
Skechers first TV spot starring legendary New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera will debut during the MLB All-Star Game..
Jawbone Sues to Block Imports of Fitbit Trackers
Jawbone filed a complaint with the International Trade Commission (ITC) against Fitbit, charging the company strategically lured away its employees to steal its trade secrets. The filing requests that the ITC ban Fitbit from importing the company's p
Perry Ellis Raises Guidance
Perry Ellis International Inc. raised its adjusted earnings guidance for the second quarter of fiscal 2016, ending Aug, 1, 2015 to breakeven. This guidance represents the better end of the company's initial expectations…
Shiekh Shoes To Open Downtown L.A. Storefront
Shiekh Shoes has signed a lease to open a new location at 745 South Broadway Street in Los Angeles, CA…
Skechers Sues Steven Madden for Infringing on Go Walk Line
Skechers USA, Inc. filed a lawsuit against Steven Madden Ltd. for selling footwear that infringes on the popular Skechers Go Walk product line as well as other popular Skechers product lines…
Vans Partners with Eley Kishimoto on Living Art Collection
Vans has teamed up with British design house Eley Kishimoto, a brand known for its bold, vibrant prints, to launch a collection of wearable art with Vans footwear, apparel and accessories as the canvas to these imaginative designs…
Zumiez Sees Comp Dip in June
Zumiez Inc.'s net sales for the five-week period ended July 4, 2015 increased 2.6 percent to $67.0 million, compared to $65.3 million for the five-week period ended July 5, 2014…
Brunswick Acquires SCIFIT
Brunswick Corporation has acquired SCIFIT Systems, Inc., which will become a part of Life Fitness. SCIFIT is a leading provider of exercise equipment tailored to the needs of the growing number of active aging seniors…
L.L.Bean Partners with Fast and Female
L.L.Bean has agreed to a three year partnership that calls for supplying the Fast and Female technical t-shirts for the next three years. Fast and Female is a non-profit dedicated to empowerment-through-sport for North American girls age 8-18…
Nike Partners with Providence College
Nike has signed on as the official outfitter for the Providence College Friars in an expanded relationship…
Boston Marathon Fundraising Remains Strong
Boston Marathon runners raised $28.3 million for charities this year, down from the record $38.4 million raised in 2014 when donations nearly doubled in the wake of the bombing…
Nike, New Belgium to Headline OIA Sustainability Conference
Sustainability experts from New Belgium Brewing Company and Nike Inc. will headline the Outdoor Industry Association Sustainability Insights Conference in Salt Lake City Aug. 4…
Nike to Outfit Vanderbilt
Nike will be the exclusive apparel provider for all 15 of Vanderbilt's athletics teams through 2023, the university announced. Nike first partnered with Vanderbilt in 2014…
Haiku Adds Two Reps to Sales Force
Seattle-based handbag and accessories brand, Haiku, has added two reps to its domestic sales team…
