OBIT: Duncan Finigan
Duncan Finigan, global head of brand management and marketing at Oofos, died on May 26 after a lengthy battle with breast cancer. She was 59.
Saucony Launches New Global Brand Platform: “Run for Good”
Saucony announced a new global brand platform: Run for Good. Beginning on June 5, Global Running Day, Saucony will turn the Run for Good ethos into action with the launch of the Run for Good Relay to benefit select charitable partners.
Asics Introduces Campaign For Global Running Day
Asics will collaborate with Asics Runkeeper app on a #DearShoes social giveaway and in-app challenge to celebrate Global Running Day (June 5) in the U.S. Events will also be held at nearly 50 U.S. Asics stores and outlets.
Life Time Partners With Hoka One One
Life Time, the fitness club, and Hoka One One, a division of Deckers Brands, announced a multi-faceted partnership “to empower people in all aspects of their health journey.” The companies will work together on a number of activations, starting with one around Global Running Day.
Kawhi Leonard Sues Nike Over Logo
Toronto star Kawhi Leonard filed a federal lawsuit against Nike on Monday, claiming the footwear giant copyrighted the “Klaw” logo that he designed without his consent and is now blocking him from using the logo he believes he owns. Leonard, a Nike endorser until 2018, is now endorsed by New Balance.
NFL Partners With Nike On 11-On initiative
In continuation of their commitment to developing the next generation of football athletes, the NFL and Nike announced the Nike 11-On initiative, a scholastic-based, team-oriented, character-building program.
Asics Takes Equity Stake In Aura Vision
Asics Corporation announced that Asics Ventures Corporation, its investment subsidiary, has taken an equity stake in Aura Vision, a startup that provides in-store analytics for offline retailers.
Visa Increases Global Investment In Women’s Soccer
Visa entered a five-year sponsorship agreement with the world leader in women’s soccer, the U.S. Soccer Federation, to contribute to its long-standing investment in the development of women’s soccer and support the U.S. Women’s National Team through 2023.
USA Triathlon Announces Key Organizational Updates
USA Triathlon announced several key organizational updates, including the election of Jacqueline McCook as president of the USA Triathlon board of directors, and Joel Rosinbum as vice president of the board, becoming the first woman and elite paratriathlete, respectively, to ever hold these positions.
OrthoLite Makes Strategic Hires
OrthoLite, the maker of insoles, announced the hiring of Milton Brice as chief financial officer and Mark Coffield as general manager, Vietnam, as the company continues its global expansion and growth.
New Balance Uses Avatar To Launch Shoe
New Balance partnered with Genies, the maker of avatars, on the launch of the Fresh Foam Roav shoe.
FDRA Responds To President Trump’s Mexico Tariff Increase Announcement
FDRA President & CEO Matt Priest in a statement wrote his organization is “deeply concerned about the President’s continued use of tariffs as a political weapon” in response to President Trump’s Mexico tariff increase announcement.
RILA: Retailers Warn The Tariff Bill Is Adding Up For American Consumers
The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) Vice President of International Trade Hun Quach issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration’s recent announcement that the U.S. will impose a 5 percent tariff on all Mexican imports beginning June 10.
NRF: Retailers Warn Of Growing Tariff Bill For American Businesses And Consumers
The National Retail Federation issued the following statement from senior vice president for government relations, David French, in response to the Trump administration’s plans to impose a 5 percent tariff on all Mexican imports starting June 10.
Genesco’s Q1 Boosted By Journeys
Genesco Inc. said both sales and earnings exceeded expectations in the first quarter due to continued momentum at Journeys. The retailer now expects full-year earnings at the high-end of guidance.
